"Tokyo was our classroom," says professor Michael Schneider, who led a group of 22 Knox students in the Japan Term course on a two-week visit to Japan in December. During fall term, the students took classes in Japanese language, Buddhism, and Asian history. For half of the students, the course isn't over: now they're working on in-depth projects based on their experiences in Japan. Full Story
Professor Wins National Award for Innovative Course Design
Topics vs. Timelines: Knox professor Sarah Day-O'Connell harmonizes conflicting approaches to teaching music history, wins a national award for innovative course design. Full Story
Knox Community Participates in Dance Chicago
The Knox dance program added another first to its list of accomplishments in November when Knox alumni, faculty, and current students participated at Dance Chicago. Full Story
Taylor Encourages Grade School Students
Knox adopts a second-grade classroom at Hanover Countryside School in Streamwood, Illinois, where President Roger Taylor encouraged students to plan for college. Full Story
Students Give Knox High Marks for Classes, Campus Experiences
Knox College scores above national norms on all five 'benchmarks' for a successful educational experience, according to the 2008 National Survey of Student Engagement released this week. Full Story
Knox Students Shine in Simon Graduate School Early Leaders Case Competition
Six Knox College students compete in the annual Simon Graduate School of Business, University of Rochester, Early Leaders Case Competition, and four earn cash prizes. Full Story
George Steckley Named to Seeley Chair
George Steckley, professor of history at Knox College, has been named the Robert M. and Katherine Arnold Seeley Distinguished Professor of History. Full Story
NCAA Award to Knox Graduate Katie Schneider
The NCAA has named Katie Schneider, a 2008 Knox College graduate, winner of a 2008 NCAA Division III Conference Sportsmanship Award. Full Story
Knox alum, trustee named president of Wrigley Co.
Dushan "Duke" Petrovich, a 1974 graduate and trustee of Knox College, has been named President of the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company. Full Story
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Chris Snell '08 Invents Surgical Bone Clamp
A technological instrument invented by Chris Snell '08 allows for a better way to perform a knee replacement operation and more efficient surgery. Full Story
Sarah West '09 Studies Forces on the Knee with Nintendo Wii
Sarah West '09 figured out how to write computer code in conjunction with the Nintendo Wii Fit Balance Board and Wii Remote gaming system. Full Story
Sara Koehnke '12 Represents Illinois at the Paralympics Held in Beijing China
When Sara Koehnke '12 isn't volunteering with the Paralympics Academy in Beijing China, the first year student is catching up with studies at Knox. Full Story
Karner ’09 Juggles Summer Fun and Therapy for Troubled Youngsters
Luke Karner's secondary education and social sciences majors were put to the test while spending the summer at summer camp for kids with behavior disorders. Full Story
Studying Abroad Offers Much More Than An Education
As an international relations major, Jessica Wise '09 says studying abroad provides an opportunity to learn about a foreign culture and have lots of fun. Full Story
Environmental Studies Majors Study Abroad at the Belize Barrier Reef
Nora Nelson '09 and Clint Moore '09 spent the summer conducting underwater research with Knox's W. Bartlett Professor of Biology Linda Dybas in Belize. Full Story
Remembering Phil Haring
Advisor, teacher, colleague and friend: Knox professor Robert Seibert remembers long-time political science faculty member Phil Haring. Full Story
Knox Podcasts
Selected podcasts featuring people and events on the Knox College campus. Full Story
