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MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/jones-cassidy-60050-profile.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majors in Environmental Science and International Relations" MainImageAltText="Cassidy Jones '16 at Commencement rehearsal. " Quote="Knox opened my eyes to engaging with the community as a career." PublicationDate="20160630T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20656" URL="profiles/schwartzman-peter" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250815T20:26:52" CategoryIds="126|144|145|135|168|164|246" FileName="x20656.xml" Name="Schwartzman, Peter" Title="Peter Schwartzman" Abstract="Trained as a climatologist, Schwartzman studies the influence of humans on future climate change. " MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Faculty/schwartzman.jpg" MajorMinorYear="At Knox Since: 1998" MainImageAltText="Peter Schwartzman is an associate professor and the chair of Environmental Studies" Quote="Knox gives us tremendous autonomy to explore whatever subject provokes or inspires us." PublicationDate="20150116T06:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x12511" URL="profiles/mulani-shaunak-12" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T20:45:26" CategoryIds="126|144|132|158|145|156|194" FileName="x12511.xml" Name="Mulani, Shaunak '12" Title="Shaunak Mulani '12" Abstract="Shaunak was accepted into The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences early admission program as a sophomore at Knox." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/mulani-shaunak.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Biology, Minor in Chemistry" MainImageAltText="Shaunak Mulani is attending medical school at George Washington University" Quote="I was able to learn how to set up a large-scale biology project. Research during undergrad is rare in this capacity." PublicationDate="20140822T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x12606" URL="profiles/reiners-william-59" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T18:16:25" CategoryIds="126|144|132|145|156" FileName="x12606.xml" Name="Reiners, William '59" Title="William Reiners '59" Abstract="As one of the nation's prominent ecologists, Bill's research focuses on the nature of ecosystems and their response to disturbance and change." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/reiners-alumni-awards-2011-9101.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Biology, Alumni Achievement Award Winner" MainImageAltText="William Reiners is a prominent ecologist" Quote="Knox faculty and days spent at Green Oaks influenced me to pursue the field of ecology. " PublicationDate="20140824T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x12607" URL="profiles/snyder-warwick-alison-00" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T17:46:28" CategoryIds="126|144|132|145|128|156" FileName="x12607.xml" Name="Snyder-Warwick, Alison '00" Title="Alison Snyder-Warwick '00" Abstract="One of Alison's greatest rewards is seeing her pediatric patients smile, sometimes for the first time." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/Alison-Snyder-Warwick-patient.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Biology" MainImageAltText="Alison Snyder-Warwick is a pediatric plastic surgeon. " Quote="I learned that there is no single path to achieving a goal." PublicationDate="20140824T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x12611" URL="profiles/wiggen-kelly-11" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T14:13:55" CategoryIds="126|144|132|145|156" FileName="x12611.xml" Name="Wiggen, Kelly '11" Title="Kelly Wiggen '11" Abstract="Kelly's honors project studying domesticated zebra finches helped her prepare for veterinary school." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/wiggen-kelly-7287.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Biology" MainImageAltText="Kelly Wiggen is a veterinary school student at University of Illinois" Quote="I was able to put on my application that I'm not only doing research, but I'm also getting animal experience." PublicationDate="20140824T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x38415" URL="profiles/czyz-jason-99" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T17:47:08" CategoryIds="126|144|132|145|128|156" FileName="x38415.xml" Name="Czyz, Jason '99" Title="Jason Czyz '99" Abstract="Jason Czyz landed his first job helping governments in the Balkans and former Soviet Union private utilities not because of his utilities expertise, but his fluency in Russian." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/Jason-Czyz-profile.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majors in History and Modern Languages (French, Russian)" MainImageAltText="Jason Czyz is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Institute for International Education." Quote="I didn’t have a background in utilities or infrastructure privatization ... and they told me, well, it’s easier than learning Russian" PublicationDate="20191015T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x38454" URL="profiles/ziegler-geoff-03" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T17:10:49" CategoryIds="126|144|132|145|128|156" FileName="x38454.xml" Name="Ziegler, Geoff '03" Title="Geoff Ziegler '03" Abstract="Geoff Ziegler learned about chemistry in the lab—and on the baseball diamond. " MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/Geoff_Ziegler-03.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Chemistry, 2003" MainImageAltText="Geoff Ziegler is transforming the way college sports content is shared for the NCAA." Quote="Knox empowers students to stand on their own, to expand their horizons." PublicationDate="20191015T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x12516" URL="profiles/papp-derek-01" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T17:25:30" CategoryIds="146|126|144|132|145|155|173|202" FileName="x12516.xml" Name="Papp, Derek '01" Title="Derek Papp '01" Abstract="Derek is an orthopedic surgeon and a team physician for the Baltimore Orioles." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/papp1_edit.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majors in History and Biochemistry" MainImageAltText="Baltimore Oriole Team Physician Derek Papp '01" Quote="There's incredible value in having a well balanced education and being able to speak about varied topics." NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x12395" URL="profiles/burik-alexander-14" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T20:15:40" CategoryIds="126|144|132|145|155|183" FileName="x12395.xml" Name="Burik, Alexander '14" Title="Alexander Burik '14" Abstract="Building on his Knox experiences, Alexander is researching limb regeneration at the Frankfurt Initiative for Regenerative Medicine in Germany." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/burik-alex-51239.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majors in Biochemistry and Neuroscience" MainImageAltText="Alexander Burik is pursuing his masters degree in Germany" Quote="Every professor I have studied with at Knox has had their own personal impact on my education and my life." PublicationDate="20140820T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x12514" URL="profiles/oneal-tim-14" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T20:20:04" CategoryIds="126|144|132|145|183" FileName="x12514.xml" Name="O'Neal, Tim '14" Title="Tim O'Neal '14" Abstract="Tim's Honors project at Knox focused on the study of methamphetamine addiction and withdrawal in rats." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/oneal-tim-52729.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Neuroscience" MainImageAltText="Tim O'Neal is a research assistant at University of Chicago" Quote="My ideal career would be working to develop more effective treatments for addiction." PublicationDate="20140822T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x12392" URL="profiles/embree-chelsea-14" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T20:17:27" CategoryIds="126|144|132|128|162|177" FileName="x12392.xml" Name="Embree, Chelsea '14" Title="Chelsea Embree '14" Abstract="Chelsea’s experience with the creative writing program inspired her to work towards becoming an English teacher herself. " MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/embree.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Creative Writing" MainImageAltText="Chelsea Embree '14, a creative writing major, is working towards becoming an English professor. " Quote="The liberal arts education at Knox is fundamental to being able to think critically and question everything." PublicationDate="20140820T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x12605" URL="profiles/petty-audrey-90" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T18:09:37" CategoryIds="126|144|136|139|132|162|170" FileName="x12605.xml" Name="Petty, Audrey '90" Title="Audrey Petty '90" Abstract="Audrey writes fiction, poetry, and nonfiction and teaches English at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign" MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/petty-audrey-59599.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in French" MainImageAltText="Audrey Petty is a writer and professor of English." Quote="Knox was the place that I began to really take myself seriously as a thinker." PublicationDate="20140824T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x12616" URL="profiles/keefe-alex-06" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T15:44:57" CategoryIds="146|126|144|136|132|162|177" FileName="x12616.xml" Name="Keefe, Alex '06" Title="Alex Keefe '06" Abstract="Alex, who worked on The Knox Student, is now an award-winning radio reporter." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/alex-keefe-photo-1.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Creative Writing, Minor in Journalism" MainImageAltText="Alex Keefe is a producer and reporter at Vermont Public Radio" Quote="I learned to be a storyteller at Knox. There's no greater gift that I could have asked for from an education." PublicationDate="20140824T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x37909" URL="profiles/tracy-cody-19" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T18:45:21" CategoryIds="126|144|136|169|139|127|162" FileName="x37909.xml" Name="Tracy, Cody '19" Title="Cody Tracy '19" Abstract="Cody is pursuing a master’s degree in mass communications and media arts at Southern Illinois University." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/cody-tracy-E5-DCD9AB5291D4x.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Creative Writing, Minor in Film Studies" MainImageAltText="Cody Tracy is attending graduate school " Quote="Knox asks for a lot out of students and, in turn, gives a lot back to students." PublicationDate="20171105T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x41637" URL="profiles/currie-lindsay-98" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T17:01:47" CategoryIds="134|126|144|136|139|132|128|167|162" FileName="x41637.xml" Name="Currie, Lindsay '98" Title="Lindsay Currie '98" Abstract="Spooky season is upon us, and Lindsay is prepping young readers for the hauntings of Halloween with her most recent book, Scritch Scratch. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2020/LindCurrie.jpg" MajorMinorYear="English Literature" Quote="&quot;Taking risks is something I learned at Knox and regularly apply to my own writing now.&quot;" PublicationDate="20201028T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x12512" URL="profiles/ng-jonathan-14" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T20:19:16" CategoryIds="198|146|126|144|132|131|145|215|165" FileName="x12512.xml" Name="Ng, Jonathan '14" Title="Jonathan Ng '14" Abstract="Jonathan combined a liberal arts degree and engineering degree through Knox's 3-2 engineering program." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/ng_00006.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Economics, minors in math and physics" MainImageAltText="Jonathan Ng is a student at Washington University St. Louis" Quote="I knew that I wanted to focus on something more than just a technical major." PublicationDate="20140822T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x12507" URL="profiles/lyn-patrick-84" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T18:11:05" CategoryIds="146|126|144|132|215|165|175" FileName="x12507.xml" Name="Lyn, Patrick '84" Title="Patrick Lyn '84" Abstract="Knox taught Patrick to think, reason, and question in very logical, reasonable ways, which led to his success in finance." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/lyn-patrick-2744a.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majors in Economics and International Relations" MainImageAltText="Patrick Lyn" Quote="We created a really strong International Club and founded International Fair during my sophomore year. " PublicationDate="20140822T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x44019" URL="profiles/jencks-valerie-84" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20251206T09:29:58" CategoryIds="146|126|144|132|215|165|175" FileName="x44019.xml" Name="Jencks, Valerie ’84" Title="Valerie Jencks '84" Abstract="Jencks will be a keynote speaker for Knox’s 2022 John D. Carlin Career Bridge: Revive Your Drive and Thrive!, an event focused on improvisation for interpersonal communication, team building, and public speaking skills." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/Jencks_Valerie-Photo%20urban_01.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Sociology and Anthropology and Psychology" MainImageAltText="Valerie Jencks" Quote="One of the most profound experiences for me at Knox was the preceptorial classes, which provided such diverse points of view." PublicationDate="20170320T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x12622" URL="profiles/ioppolo-emily-15" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T19:45:03" CategoryIds="126|144|136|132|145|128|187|189|214" FileName="x12622.xml" Name="Ioppolo, Emily '15" Title="Emily Ioppolo '15" Abstract="Emily is using the stage management skills she learned at Knox in the professional theatre world of Chicago." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Students/Ioppolo-2013-10047.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Theatre Major, Minor in Psychology" MainImageAltText="Emily Ioppolo worked as a light technician in Chicago" Quote="Every skill that I needed to do my job I gained by working directly in the Knox Theatre Department." PublicationDate="20140824T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x12617" URL="profiles/deschamps-jason-15" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T19:42:42" CategoryIds="146|126|144|132|145|128|175|214" FileName="x12617.xml" Name="Deschamps, Jason '15" Title="Jason Deschamps '15" Abstract="Jason is studying biodiversity, land use, and the environment at University of Paris." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/deschamps-jason-80591.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majors in Environmental Studies and International Relations" MainImageAltText="Jason Deschamps at Commencement rehearsal." Quote="I interned at the Wild Chimpanzee Foundation in West Africa." PublicationDate="20140824T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x46001" URL="profiles/moo-dave-00" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T17:58:25" CategoryIds="134|126|144|132|128|161|179|263|214" FileName="x46001.xml" Name="Moo, Dave '00" Title="Dave Moo '00" Abstract="His first job after graduation landed him in Shanghai, China, via St. Louis, but a career change led him around the world as a U.S. Foreign Service officer. " MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/moo-dave00.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majored in math and computer science" MainImageAltText="Dave Moo, Class of 2000" Quote="For a job in the foreign service, &quot;it helps to be well read and understand how to approach new situations and be comfortable in different environments with people from all over the world.&quot; " PublicationDate="20220124T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30352" URL="profiles/adams-eli-19" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T20:18:19" CategoryIds="126|144|145|129|266|232|183|127|202" FileName="x30352.xml" Name="Adams, Eli '19" Title="Eli Adams" Abstract="Eli learned about the importance of improving the state of public health care while participating in Loyola University’s ASPIRE program." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Students/eli-adams.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majors in Neuroscience and Studio Art" MainImageAltText="Eli Adams participated in Loyola University's ASPIRE program." Quote="The things I care about fighting or fixing are for the sake of bettering public health." PublicationDate="20160713T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30498" URL="profiles/hemby-caitlin-16" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T19:20:56" CategoryIds="126|156|219|214|159" FileName="x30498.xml" Name="Hemby, Caitlin '16" Title="Caitlin Hemby '16" Abstract="Caitlin is attending veterinary school at the University of Illinois. " MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/hemby-caitilin-60032.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Biology, Minor in Chinese" MainImageAltText="Hemby is attending veterinary school at the University of Illinois. " Quote="Knox is truly a place that takes you by surprise." PublicationDate="20180816T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x31983" URL="profiles/forsberg-ole" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250815T20:15:42" CategoryIds="134|126|144|145|219|179|135|263|246" FileName="x31983.xml" Name="Forsberg, Ole" Title="Ole Forsberg" Abstract="Forsberg uses statistics to trace real-life issues of fairness and accuracy in political elections. " MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Faculty/forsberg-ole-31705.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Associate Professor of Mathematics" MainImageAltText="Ole Forsberg, assistant professor of mathematics" Quote=" I was able to draw conclusions about a complicated phenomenon simply by using statistics." PublicationDate="20161201T06:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x39866" URL="profiles/cheney-sadie-21" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T18:09:58" CategoryIds="126|144|132|128|163|219|214|177|171" FileName="x39866.xml" Name="Cheney, Sadie '21" Title="Sadie Cheney '21" Abstract="Sadie studied in the Netherlands, Poland, Germany, and the Czech Republic while also pursuing independent research." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2020/SadieCheney21.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Gender &amp; Women's Studies, Minors in Journalism and Dance" MainImageAltText="Sadie Cheney '21 pictured on their study abroad program in which students studied throughout Europe." Quote="&quot;I wanted to give a voice to people that don’t really get a voice within publications and within discourse.&quot;" PublicationDate="20200409T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x44024" URL="profiles/rathore-yumna-12" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T20:47:09" CategoryIds="146|126|144|132|128|218|219|215|165|175" FileName="x44024.xml" Name="Rathore, Yumna '12" Title="Yumna Rathore '12" Abstract="Yumna has worked with the United Nations for six years in several different capacities and is an advocate for feminism, particularly in her home country of Pakistan. " MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/YumnaChair.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majors in International Relations and Economics" MainImageAltText="Yumna writes feminist articles online in addition to her work at the UN." Quote="&quot;I want to show women in Pakistan and around the world that you need to build your own dreams and identity, and continuously work on a better version of yourself.&quot;" PublicationDate="20170320T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x40142" URL="profiles/mungi-shruti-19" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T18:41:33" CategoryIds="134|126|144|136|139|132|230|142|128|167|162|432" FileName="x40142.xml" Name="Mungi, Shruti '19" Title="Shruti Mungi '19" Abstract="Shruti has accepted an offer to study at Boston University for a master's degree in advertising" MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2020/ShrutiCover.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Creative Writing, Minor in English Literature" MainImageAltText="Shruti Mungi '19" Quote="&quot;The willingness to help each other out and the feeling of community is very unique to Knox.&quot;" PublicationDate="20200519T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x41619" URL="profiles/lord-tim-98" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T17:02:52" CategoryIds="134|126|144|136|132|230|142|128|189" FileName="x41619.xml" Name="Lord, Tim '98" Title="Tim Lord '98" Abstract="Tim, a playwright, is sharing his insights with students by participating remotely in Professor Liz Metz's Acting Studio class." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2020/img_9202.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majors in Theatre and English Literature" Quote="All in all, I felt limitless when it came to exploring and discovering my voice as a person and artist." PublicationDate="20201022T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43300" URL="profiles/hernandez-pamela-02" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T17:00:49" CategoryIds="146|134|126|144|132|230|142|128|150" FileName="x43300.xml" Name="Hernandez, Pamela '02" Title="Pamela Hernandez '02, Ph.D." Abstract="Pamela launched her own social science research firm so she could work on projects and research related to social change issues.  " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/Hernandez_Pamela-1.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Anthropology and Sociology" MainImageAltText="Pamela Hernandez leans against a railing outside, with trees in the background" Quote="&quot;Knox College was my foundation as a researcher, and in particular when I was a Ronald E. McNair fellow.&quot;" PublicationDate="20210901T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x45228" URL="profiles/stephenson-zachary-06" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T15:44:00" CategoryIds="147|146|134|126|144|139|132|129|230|142|128|232|214|177|972" FileName="x45228.xml" Name="Stephenson, Zachary '06" Title="Zachary Stephenson '06" Abstract="Zachary Stephenson ’06 served on Student Senate for four years; now, he’s a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives." MainImage="/media/Alumni/2021-22/Seconding%20Speech.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Self-Designed Major in Public Policy Analysis, Minor in Journalism " Image="/media/Alumni/2021-22/205038_503881301297_7931_n.jpg" MainImageAltText="Zachary Stephenson '06 in the Minnseota statehouse." Quote="&quot;By giving me the freedom to do what I was passionate about, Knox really set the stage for me to have some amazing experiences after I graduated. I love Knox and I can't say enough good things about it.&quot;" PublicationDate="20210209T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x12382" URL="profiles/kampwirth-karen" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250815T20:20:08" CategoryIds="146|126|144|186|178" FileName="x12382.xml" Name="Kampwirth, Karen" Title="Karen Kampwirth '86" Abstract="Kampwirth’s books range from women and guerrilla movements and gender and populism in Latin America, to LGBT politics in Nicaragua." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Faculty/kampwirth-karen-1437.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Chair of Latin American Studies, Robert W. Murphy Chair in Political Science" Quote="There are huge numbers of opportunities here to work closely with professors." PublicationDate="20140819T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x12386" URL="profiles/sunderland-lane" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250815T20:38:30" CategoryIds="146|126|144|186|201" FileName="x12386.xml" Name="Sunderland, Lane" Title="Lane Sunderland" Abstract="Sunderland has been a Supreme Court Fellow for more than 20 years." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Faculty/sunderland-lane-827.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Chancie Ferris Booth Professor of Political Science; Pre-Law Advisor" Quote="Successful law students are well-rounded in many academic areas." PublicationDate="20140819T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x12508" URL="profiles/mccarter-dudley-72" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T18:14:16" CategoryIds="146|126|144|132|186|201" FileName="x12508.xml" Name="McCarter, Dudley '72" Title="Dudley McCarter '72" Abstract="Dudley has made a career working in Missouri law, focusing primarily on civil litigation, construction litigation, and municipal law." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/mccarter-alumni-award-10854.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Political Science" MainImageAltText="Dudley McCarter is a Missouri-based laywer" Quote="I believe Knox instilled in me -- and helped me develop -- the ability to reason, think logically, and keep an open mind." PublicationDate="20140822T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x12509" URL="profiles/middleton-brad-08" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T15:24:39" CategoryIds="146|126|144|132|186" FileName="x12509.xml" Name="Middleton, Brad '08" Title="Brad Middleton '08" Abstract="Brad began working for Senator Durbin as a Knox student, and his internship became a full-time job after graduation." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/Middleton1.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Political Science" MainImageAltText="Brad Middleton is a legislative assistant to U.S. Senator Richard Durbin" Quote="Writing a piece of legislation that gets introduced in Congress is incredibly fulfilling." PublicationDate="20140822T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x44031" URL="profiles/thomason-anne" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T18:20:51" CategoryIds="146|126|144|186|201" FileName="x44031.xml" Name="Thomason, Anne" Title="Anne Thomason" Abstract="Anne Thomason was recently named the seventh director of the Seymour Library. " MainImage="/images/Faculty_and_Staff/Thomason_Anne2109015257.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Director of the Seymour Library" MainImageAltText="Anne Thomason" Quote="I think a liberal arts education can really prepare you for whatever career you want to go into, but it can also prepare you to be a citizen of the world. " PublicationDate="20170322T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x44055" URL="profiles/gotz-bridget-99" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T17:57:02" CategoryIds="126|144|132|129|128|186" FileName="x44055.xml" Name="Gotz, Bridget '99" Title="Bridget Gotz '99" Abstract="Bridget is the Chief People Potential Officer at Rightpoint, an information technology service management company." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/BridgetGotzheadshot2.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Political Science" MainImageAltText="Bridget Gotz majored in political science, but ended up going into human resources." Quote="&quot;I came to visit for a weekend and was immediately sold. Best decision ever.&quot;" PublicationDate="20191015T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20098" URL="profiles/mountjoy-james" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250815T20:24:11" CategoryIds="134|126|144|145|156|135|229|246" FileName="x20098.xml" Name="Mountjoy, James" Title="D. James Mountjoy" Abstract="Mountjoy is a field biologist who researches sexual selection among birds." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Faculty/mountjoy.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Associate Professor of Biology" MainImageAltText="James Mountjoy is an associate professor of biology" Quote="The Green Oaks Field Station is a great place for me to do research and explore nature." PublicationDate="20141013T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30295" URL="profiles/stemple-kati-16" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T19:38:57" CategoryIds="192|126|170|175|214|229" FileName="x30295.xml" Name="Stemple, Kati '16" Title="Kati Stemple '16" Abstract="Kati is serving in Morocco as a community service volunteer with the Peace Corps Program." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/18699820_10213475119695748_7341727772443526674_n.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in International Relations, Minor in French" MainImageAltText="Kati Stemple '16 is in Morocco serving for the Peace Corps." Quote="I pursued interests that I didn’t even know I had." PublicationDate="20160630T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32818" URL="profiles/shelly-colleen-14" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T20:20:54" CategoryIds="126|131|128|218|266|156|127|157|229" FileName="x32818.xml" Name="Shelly, Colleen '14" Title="Colleen Shelly '14" Abstract="Colleen’s experiences doing research and studying abroad in London led to her pursuit of a master's degree at the EHESP School of Public Health in Paris." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/ColleenShellyFrance.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Biology, Minor in Business" MainImageAltText="Colleen Shelly '14 studies public health in France. " Quote="Studying abroad not only opened my eyes to what life could be like across the pond, but it displayed my ability to thrive outside my comfort zone. " IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30333" URL="profiles/weller-monica-18" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T18:58:34" CategoryIds="126|144|139|131|176|175|214|229|171|220" FileName="x30333.xml" Name="Weller, Monica '18" Title="Monica Weller '18" Abstract="Monica works as an English Teaching Assistant in Mongolia through a Fulbright Fellowship." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/Weller-Monica.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in International Relations, Minors in Japanese and Gender &amp; Women's Studies" MainImageAltText="Monica Weller is an English Teaching Assistant in Mongolia." Quote="My experiences at Knox are what made me a viable candidate for Fulbright." PublicationDate="20160816T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x41427" URL="profiles/liendo-luis-mateo-21" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T18:16:22" CategoryIds="146|134|126|144|136|230|142|128|157|206|165|225|229|220|428" FileName="x41427.xml" Name="Liendo, Luis Mateo '21" Title="Luis Mateo Liendo '21" Abstract="Luis completed an internship with the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame, continuing work he started for a Knox arts administration class. " MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Students/luis-mateo-liendo.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Business &amp; Management, Minor in Economics" MainImageAltText="Luis Mateo Liendo completed an internship in arts administration" Quote="&quot;This internship came about due to two wonderful professors: Liz Carlin Metz and John Spittell.&quot;" PublicationDate="20200908T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43011" URL="profiles/williams-kyle-22" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20251206T09:31:39" CategoryIds="146|134|126|144|129|142|128|229|177" FileName="x43011.xml" Name="Williams, Kyle '22" Title="Kyle Williams" Abstract="The aspiring journalist has been interning with Marquee Sports Network, the television home of the Chicago Cubs." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/KyleWilliams.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Journalism" MainImageAltText="Kyle Williams throws the honorary first pitch of a Cubs-Padres game." Quote="&quot;One professor, after congratulating me on my awards with the Illinois College Press Association, actually dared me to take his English class to hone my writing skills even more.&quot;" PublicationDate="20210628T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43117" URL="profiles/hand-andrew-22" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T19:35:17" CategoryIds="146|134|126|144|129|142|128|229|177" FileName="x43117.xml" Name="Hand, Andrew '22" Title="Andrew Hand" Abstract="Knox is a perfect fit for Andrew. His community college credits transferred easily and he found majors that met his interests." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/Andrew-Hand3.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majors: Business Management and Economics" Quote="&quot;I was surprised by the family feeling I got when I was on campus, everyone was so nice and sociable.&quot;" PublicationDate="20210629T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43271" URL="profiles/kawano-arisa-22" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T18:03:15" CategoryIds="146|134|126|144|128|219|174|157|229" FileName="x43271.xml" Name="Kawano, Arisa '22" Title="Arisa Kawano '22" Abstract="Arisa interned with Bank of America in its corporate banking division in Tokyo, Japan. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/ArisaKawano.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majors in International Studies and Business" MainImageAltText="Arisa Kawano '22 in Tokyo, Japan" Quote="&quot;The professors are really great, especially in terms of how much they are willing to help you. That’s what everyone says, but it's really true.&quot;" PublicationDate="20210823T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x46057" URL="profiles/williams-kyle-22-x46057" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20251206T09:33:08" CategoryIds="146|134|126|144|129|142|128|229|177" FileName="x46057.xml" Name="Williams, Kyle '22" Title="Kyle Williams" Abstract="The aspiring journalist has been interning with Marquee Sports Network, the television home of the Chicago Cubs." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/KyleWilliams.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Journalism" MainImageAltText="Kyle Williams throws the honorary first pitch of a Cubs-Padres game." Quote="&quot;One professor, after congratulating me on my awards with the Illinois College Press Association, actually dared me to take his English class to hone my writing skills even more.&quot;" PublicationDate="20230327T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x12501" URL="profiles/heppner-corey-10" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T14:39:32" CategoryIds="126|144|182|136|132" FileName="x12501.xml" Name="Heppner, Corey '10" Title="Corey Heppner '10" Abstract="Corey received his masters in jazz studies from Portland State University, teaching and playing jazz and hip hop in the Pacific Northwest before returning to Knox." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/corey-heppner.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Music" MainImageAltText="Corey Heppner is a Jazz Studies Graduate Student at Portland State University." Quote="I credit Knox as the cradle of my creative growth as an artist of original &quot;American&quot; music." PublicationDate="20140825T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x45366" URL="profiles/lorenz-sam-23" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T19:17:25" CategoryIds="264|134|126|145|142|128|748|208|161|219|194|263|1004|185" FileName="x45366.xml" Name="Lorenz, Sam '23" Title="Sam Lorenz" Abstract="Sam is a senior who has conducted several research projects based on her interest in statistical modeling. " MainImage="/images/News/2022/04/sam-lorenz-%2723-profile-005.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Data science major, computer science and physics double minor" MainImageAltText="Sam really enjoys the research opportunities at Knox College." Quote="&quot;All the professors are really open, so if you go to them with an idea, they're usually willing to support it.&quot;" PublicationDate="20220411T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x45399" URL="profiles/lorenz-sam-23-x45399" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250815T20:58:01" CategoryIds="264|134|126|145|142|128|748|208|161|219|194|263|1004|185" FileName="x45399.xml" Name="Lorenz, Sam '23" Title="Sam Lorenz" Abstract="Sam is a senior who has conducted several research projects based on her interest in statistical modeling. " MainImage="/images/News/2022/04/sam-lorenz-%2723-profile-005.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Data science major, computer science and physics double minor" MainImageAltText="Sam really enjoys the research opportunities at Knox College." Quote="&quot;All the professors are really open, so if you go to them with an idea, they're usually willing to support it.&quot;" PublicationDate="20221103T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x34289" URL="profiles/hickey-caroline-18" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T18:52:23" CategoryIds="147|134|126|144|139|133|142|150|214|229" FileName="x34289.xml" Name="Hickey, Caroline '18" Title="Caroline Hickey '18" Abstract="Studying abroad three times as a Knox student helped Caroline obtain a research and human rights advocacy internship in Washington, D.C." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Students/caroline-hickey.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Self Designed Major in Middle East and North African Studies, Minors in Studio Art and Anthropology &amp; Sociology" MainImageAltText="Caroline at Stonehenge during her study abroad program in London." Quote="Because I self-designed my major, studying abroad allowed me to broaden my horizons with class options." PublicationDate="20180111T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43802" URL="profiles/farris-alyx-21" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T18:06:58" CategoryIds="134|126|144|136|132|133|145|230|142|128|161|153" FileName="x43802.xml" Name="Farris, Alyx '21" Title="Alyx Farris" Abstract="Alyx works on a variety of art projects at Knox while preparing for a career in museum education. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2022/Farris_Alyx_1.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Art History, Minors in Computer Science and Museum Studies" MainImageAltText="Alyx, who wears a black sweater and has shoulder length, straight, black hair holds a book and leans upon a library bookshelf." Quote="&quot;I am proud of the super intelligent and capable people who have changed my life. Being from Knox means being associated with those people.&quot;" PublicationDate="20220120T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43985" URL="profiles/alvarez-saxon-23" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T19:25:26" CategoryIds="264|146|134|126|144|133|145|129|748|208|161|215|179|175|214" FileName="x43985.xml" Name="Alvarez, Saxon ‘23" Title="Saxon Alvarez" Abstract="Saxon is a Knox student-athlete who plays multiple sports and plans on a career in the medical field." MainImage="/images/News/2022/02/Alvarez_Saxon2501-b.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Biology, Minor in Chemistry and Psychology" MainImageAltText="Saxon stands on the basketball court with a black basketball uniform with 13 in purple letters and a yellow border. The Knox mascot, Blaze, an orange-yellow fox is presented on a large wall poster behind her. " Quote="&quot;At Knox, you can be whoever you want to be, do whatever you want to do and we are going to help you.&quot;" PublicationDate="20220120T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x44641" URL="profiles/ramirez-juan-23" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T19:26:03" CategoryIds="221|134|126|139|133|145|230|142|748|208|187|168|206|217|225|184" FileName="x44641.xml" Name="Ramirez, Juan '23" Title="Juan Manuel Ramirez" Abstract="Juan makes use of one of Knox's four-week research summer projects to expand his knowledge of environmental studies." MainImage="/images/News/2022/04/Ramirez_Juan2107252816.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Philosophy Major, Psychology Major" MainImageAltText="Juan stands over a beaker with a funnel connected to it near a sink in a science lab wearing a dark blue t-shirt, a red hair band, and blue latex gloves." Quote="&quot;There is so much being offered here.&quot;" PublicationDate="20220408T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20007" URL="profiles/mann-lissa-15" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T20:04:22" CategoryIds="138|146|134|126|144|132|133|128|165" FileName="x20007.xml" Name="Mann, Lissa '15" Title="Lissa Mann '15" Abstract="After graduating from Knox, Lissa immediately took a job with Epic Systems in Madison, Wisconsin." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/lissa_mann.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Economics" MainImageAltText="Lissa Mann at Commencement rehearsal" Quote="Knox helped me be a critical thinker." PublicationDate="20140924T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20123" URL="profiles/berlin-monica" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250815T20:05:46" CategoryIds="138|134|126|144|136|139|132|133|167|162" FileName="x20123.xml" Name="Berlin, Monica" Title="Monica Berlin '95" Abstract="Berlin's recent work is concerned with the current events that ask her to speak out of and about this new century of ours." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Faculty/berlin_monica_component.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Associate Professor of English and 2007 Young Alumni Achievement Award Winner" MainImageAltText="Monica Berlin, associate professor of English and 2007 Youn Alumni Achievement Award Winner" Quote="I can't imagine not being here, among these students and with my colleagues." PublicationDate="20141016T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20166" URL="profiles/carlin-metz-elizabeth" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250815T20:07:50" CategoryIds="138|134|126|144|136|133|135|189|246" FileName="x20166.xml" Name="Carlin-Metz, Elizabeth" Title="Elizabeth Carlin-Metz" Abstract="As a stage director in both the profession and academia, Carlin-Metz is delighted by theatre that is visceral, provocative, and challenging." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Faculty/carlinmetz.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Smith V. Brand Endowed Chair in Theatre Arts" MainImageAltText="Elizabeth Carlin-Metz, Smith V. Brand Endowed Chair in Theatre Arts, at a rehearsal" Quote="Knox is a living reflection of the people who live and work here." PublicationDate="20141023T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20167" URL="profiles/spittell-john" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250815T20:37:37" CategoryIds="138|146|134|126|144|133|157|135|246" FileName="x20167.xml" Name="Spittell, John" Title="John Spittell" Abstract="Professor John Spittell has experience in banking, business, and economic development." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Faculty/spittell-28905.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Executive-In-Residence" MainImageAltText="John Spittell, Knox College business faculty and executive-in-residence" Quote="I see my teaching as preparing and enabling students to be successful." PublicationDate="20141023T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20171" URL="profiles/kang-nade-14" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T20:18:29" CategoryIds="138|146|134|126|144|139|132|133|176|157|165" FileName="x20171.xml" Name="Kang, Nade '14" Title="Nade Kang '14" Abstract="Nade received a scholarship from the Sojitz Foundation that will cover the cost of his business MBA at the International University of Japan." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/nade-kang.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Economics, Minor in Japanese" MainImageAltText="Nade Kang, business student at International University of Japan, at his Knox College graduation." Quote="I would like to work in Japan because of the sense of responsibility and the pursuit of perfection." PublicationDate="20141024T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20241" URL="profiles/kirkley-janet" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250815T20:20:55" CategoryIds="138|134|126|144|133|145|155|135|246" FileName="x20241.xml" Name="Kirkley, Janet" Title="Janet Kirkley" Abstract="Kirkley's students have presented their research at the annual meeting of the American Association of Immunologists." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Faculty/kirkley.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Professor and Chair of Biochemistry" MainImageAltText="Janet Kirkley in a biochemistry lab with a student." Quote="My students work alongside me at the bench, generating the data." PublicationDate="20141111T06:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20307" URL="profiles/heidt-todd" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250815T20:19:08" CategoryIds="180|138|134|126|144|139|133|135|172|246" FileName="x20307.xml" Name="Heidt, Todd" Title="Todd Heidt" Abstract="Heidt has worked extensively with students in his research of photographer Mario von Bucovich." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Faculty/heidt.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Associate Professor in Modern Languages (German)" MainImageAltText="Todd Heidt is an assistant professor in Modern Languages - German." Quote="Knox breaks down the perceived wall between academic life and “real life.”" PublicationDate="20141129T06:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x12619" URL="profiles/gimenez-sophia-15" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T19:43:32" CategoryIds="138|126|144|136|132|133|128|162|153|173" FileName="x12619.xml" Name="Gimenez, Sophia '15" Title="Sophia Gimenez '15" Abstract="Hoping to become a professor, Sophia is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in art history and architecture." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/gimenez-sophia-80605.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majors in Art History and Creative Writing" MainImageAltText="Sophia Gimenez at Commencement rehearsal" Quote="Knox is full of people who are very modest about their extraordinary abilities and character." PublicationDate="20140824T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x21777" URL="profiles/courtright-tom-14" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T20:16:38" CategoryIds="192|138|134|126|144|132|133|175|190|177" FileName="x21777.xml" Name="Courtright, Tom '14" Title="Tom Courtright '14" Abstract="Stationed in Fiji, Tom works in a village school on the main island of Viti Levu." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Students/tomcourtright.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in International Relations, Minor in Journalism" MainImageAltText="Courtright, a volunteer with the Peace Corps, will be in Sabeto, Fiji, until November 2016." Quote="Do Peace Corps. Commit to it. There’s truly nothing like it." PublicationDate="20150731T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x29997" URL="profiles/oconnor-katie-12" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T20:46:12" CategoryIds="138|134|126|144|136|132|133|128|219|152|229" FileName="x29997.xml" Name="O'Connor, Katie '12" Title="Katie O'Connor '12" Abstract="After completing her MFA in Ceramics, Katie hopes to find opportunities to help young artists pursue their own work." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/katie-oconnor.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Studio Art" MainImageAltText="Katie O'Connor '12" Quote=" The faculty were a huge factor in my pursuit of an MFA and life as a professional artist." PublicationDate="20160505T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x29998" URL="profiles/mcneil-spencer-10" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T14:41:41" CategoryIds="138|134|126|144|136|132|133|128|219|152|263|151" FileName="x29998.xml" Name="McNeil, Spencer '10" Title="Spencer McNeil '10" Abstract="A career in architecture was a natural step after Spencer's interactive studio work at Knox, where he shaped space and behavior." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/MCNEIL_PORTRAIT_2019.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Studio Art" Image="/images/Alumni/MCNEIL_work.jpg" MainImageAltText="Spencer McNeil '10, a studio art major, is an architect and adjunct professor of architecture." Quote="Knox has a great culture of experimentation that encouraged my natural tendency towards trial-and-error, and helped me develop a productive creative process." PublicationDate="20160505T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30253" URL="profiles/stern-elaine-wilson-09" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T15:21:54" CategoryIds="138|146|134|126|144|139|132|133|128|150|167" FileName="x30253.xml" Name="Stern, Elaine Wilson '09" Title="Elaine Wilson Stern '09" Abstract="After receiving a graduate degree from U.S. Naval War College, Elaine has spent her career on Capitol Hill." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/Elaine-Wilson-Stern.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Anthropology-Sociology, Minor in English Literature" MainImageAltText="Elaine (Wilson) Stern '09" Quote="Knox gave me every opportunity to succeed post-graduation." PublicationDate="20160615T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30291" URL="profiles/hastings-emily-16" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T19:20:06" CategoryIds="147|138|126|145|161|219|263|189" FileName="x30291.xml" Name="Hastings, Emily '16" Title="Emily Hastings '16" Abstract="Emily is pursuing a Ph.D. in computer science at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign" MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/hastings-emily-60029-profile.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Computer Science, Self Designed Minor in Renaissance and Medieval Studies" MainImageAltText="Emily Hastings '16 at Commencement Rehearsal" Quote="Knox allowed me to explore my interest in Renaissance and medieval studies." PublicationDate="20160629T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30313" URL="profiles/doniparthi-sruthi-16" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T19:17:01" CategoryIds="138|126|266|155|156|232|219|157|223" FileName="x30313.xml" Name="Doniparthi, Sruthi '16" Title="Sruthi Doniparthi '16" Abstract="Sruthi is pursuing graduate studies in Health System Management at Rush University." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/doniparthi--ifair-profile.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Biology, Self-designed Minor in Business of Health and Minor in Biochemistry" MainImageAltText="Sruthi Doniparthi '16 poses with her flag at International Fair photo session. " Quote="Knox gave me the opportunity to really spread my wings, be involved, and grow." PublicationDate="20160707T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x31980" URL="profiles/campbell-huget-joan" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250815T20:06:30" CategoryIds="138|126|144|182|136|135|246" FileName="x31980.xml" Name="Campbell Huget, Joan" Title="Joan Campbell Huguet" Abstract="Campbell Huguet's own liberal arts education inspired her to pursue teaching at Knox. " MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Faculty/huguet-campbell-joan-31711.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Associate Professor of Music" MainImageAltText="Joan Campbell Huguet, assistant professor of music" Quote="Music is in many ways another language, with its own grammar, syntax, and idioms. " PublicationDate="20161201T06:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x31982" URL="profiles/gidmark-nicholas" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250815T20:18:20" CategoryIds="138|134|126|144|145|156|219|135|246" FileName="x31982.xml" Name="Gidmark, Nicholas" Title="Nicholas Gidmark" Abstract="Gidmark employs models of physics and engineering to examine why anatomy is shaped the way it is." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Faculty/gidmark-nicholas-31730.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Associate Professor of Biology" MainImageAltText="Nicholas Gidmark, assistant professor of biology" Quote="I can actually get to know my students and share my academic passions with them. One just can’t get that experience anywhere else." PublicationDate="20161201T06:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x31984" URL="profiles/kitchen-cyn" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250815T20:13:26" CategoryIds="138|126|144|136|139|167|162|135|246" FileName="x31984.xml" Name="Kitchen, Cyn" Title="Cyn Kitchen " Abstract="Kitchen never imagined she would become a professor at Knox, after graduating in 2000 as a nontraditional student. " MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Faculty/fitch-cyn-59903.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Assistant Professor of English" MainImageAltText="Cyn Kitchen Fitch, assistant professor of English" Quote="What’s even better is that all along I have chosen Knox and said yes to Knox and now the time has come that Knox has said yes back." PublicationDate="20161201T06:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x34420" URL="profiles/gerash-halle-19" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T20:18:59" CategoryIds="138|146|134|126|219|263|190|214|171" FileName="x34420.xml" Name="Gerash, Halle '19" Title="Halle Gerash" Abstract="Halle travelled and studied in four different European countries during her four-month study abroad program." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Students/halle-gerash.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Gender and Women's Studies, Minor in Social Service" MainImageAltText="Halle Gerash on the river near Old Town Square in Prague." Quote="Study abroad gave me more confidence and allowed me to gain new perspectives about what I learned in the classroom." PublicationDate="20180217T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x38194" URL="profiles/gillespie-sofia-18" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20260216T14:30:58" CategoryIds="138|126|144|133|128|174|135|168|172" FileName="x38194.xml" Name="Gillespie, Sofia '18" Title="Sofia Gillespie '18" Abstract="Sofia works as an English Teaching Assistant in Latvia through her Fulbright Fellowship." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/sofia.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in International Studies, Minors in German and Environmental Studies" MainImageAltText="Sofia is an Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Latvia. " Quote="My time at Knox really helped me realize the beautiful, yet delicate process of cultural exchange. " PublicationDate="20190924T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x39891" URL="profiles/nader-adam-07" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T15:38:59" CategoryIds="138|146|134|126|144|132|133|158|145|128|266|156|183|431|173|432|202|203|204" FileName="x39891.xml" Name="Nader, Adam '07" Title="Adam Nader '07" Abstract="Adam has adapted his practice of cardiovascular medicine to remote TeleMedicine amidst the COVID-19 pandemic." MainImage="/images/Alumni/Dr-Adam-Nader-%2707-photo1.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in History" MainImageAltText="Adam Nader '07" Quote="&quot;I am truly looking forward to the day when I do not have to worry about bringing the virus home to my family.&quot;" PublicationDate="20200416T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x40102" URL="profiles/supej-michael-15" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T20:06:00" CategoryIds="138|134|126|144|132|133|158|145|129|230|142|128|219|179|263" FileName="x40102.xml" Name="Supej, Michael '15" Title="Michael Supej '15" Abstract="Michael has just accepted a postdoctoral fellowship with the Stephenson lab in the chemistry department at The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2020/msupej-80682.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Chemistry, Minor in Mathematics" MainImageAltText="Michael Supej '15" Quote="&quot;Knox is important to me because of how much the professors and staff encourage your growth as not only a critical thinker but also as an individual.&quot;" PublicationDate="20200512T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x40139" URL="profiles/lane-mara-18" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T18:53:15" CategoryIds="138|134|126|144|182|136|132|133|128" FileName="x40139.xml" Name="Lane, Mara '18" Title="Mara Lane '18" Abstract="Mara, a past Lincoln Laureate, will be attending the University of California-Berkeley to pursue a Ph.D. in Musicology." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2020/Mara-LaneHeadshot.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majors in Art History and Music" MainImageAltText="Mara Lane '18" Quote="&quot;Knox offered me the flexibility to combine disciplines and pursue my interest in visual and musical studies.&quot;" PublicationDate="20200519T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x40055" URL="profiles/hoang-kylie-20" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T18:32:45" CategoryIds="138|146|134|126|144|132|133|145|129|230|142|128|168|173" FileName="x40055.xml" Name="Hoang, Kylie '20" Title="Kylie Hoang '20" Abstract="Kylie has accepted a fellowship with and admission to the University of Minnesota's Master in Heritage Studies and Public History program." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2020/Screenshot_20200503-180957a.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in History, Minors in Museum Studies and Environmental Studies" MainImageAltText="Kylie Hoang '20" Quote="&quot;We joke about it a lot, but it really is a human-powered experience: Knox is special because of the people here.&quot;" PublicationDate="20200506T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x40996" URL="profiles/steen-julia-19" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T18:44:33" CategoryIds="138|134|126|144|139|132|133|230|142|128|167|225|160" FileName="x40996.xml" Name="Steen, Julia '19" Title="Julia Steen '19" Abstract="Julia just landed a job as a residential counselor at Boys Hope Girls Hope." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2020/JuliaSteen-9.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majors in English Literature and Classics" MainImageAltText="Julia Steen '19" Quote="&quot;Knox taught me to always ask for the “why” behind things—now that I know how to ask the 'why,' I can start the process of looking for solutions.&quot;" PublicationDate="20200702T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x41172" URL="profiles/davis-alex-21" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T18:11:05" CategoryIds="780|138|146|126|144|136|139|133|142|128|219|162|188|184|229|154" FileName="x41172.xml" Name="Davis, Alex '21" Title="Alex Davis '21" Abstract="Alex is spending his summer as an intern studying Chinese Mahayana Buddhism at Fa Yun Monastery in Taos, New Mexico. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2020/Alex_Davis_5193gallery.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Creative Writing" MainImageAltText="Alex Davis '21" Quote="&quot;Knox’s offering of education through the 'power of experience' has always felt cheesy to me. Yet, in the middle of this experience, it all makes sense.&quot;" PublicationDate="20200731T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43446" URL="profiles/espinoza-eric-23" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T19:24:38" CategoryIds="180|138|134|126|144|139|133|129|230|142|128|191|225" FileName="x43446.xml" Name="Espinoza, Eric '23" Title="Eric Espinoza" Abstract="Eric is pursuing his passion as a professional interpreter while still in college." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/EricEspinoza2110273567.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Biochemistry, Minors in Creative Writing and Spanish Translation &amp; Interpretation" MainImageAltText="Eric Espinoza '23" Quote="&quot;I believe that all of these experiences have shaped the young professional interpreter that I am today, and there is still so much growing to do.&quot;" PublicationDate="20211025T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43497" URL="profiles/gadiel-becca-22" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T19:33:54" CategoryIds="138|146|134|126|144|139|133|145|129|128|232|187|184|190" FileName="x43497.xml" Name="Gadiel, Becca '22" Title="Becca Gadiel" Abstract="Becca is Knox's 2021-22 Student Laureate of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois and a recent Phi Beta Kappa inductee." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/Gadiel_Becca_approved.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Psychology, Minors in Philosophy and Social Service" MainImageAltText="Becca Gadiel stands in front of Old Main" Quote="&quot;I enjoy the tight-knit community, the willingness to engage in dialogue and conversation, students’ passion, and am very thankful for all the opportunities I have received.&quot;" PublicationDate="20210713T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43538" URL="profiles/zucker-roz-22" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T19:31:19" CategoryIds="138|134|126|144|133|158|145|129|128|156|232|206" FileName="x43538.xml" Name="Zucker, Roz '22" Title="Roz Zucker " Abstract="Roz, who plans on a career in the medical field, was inducted into the prestigious academic honor society Phi Beta Kappa as a junior." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/phi-beta-kappa-210164-zucker.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Chemistry" MainImageAltText="Kyle Williams throws the honorary first pitch of a Cubs-Padres game." Quote="&quot;I want to work in the medical field and help people.&quot;" PublicationDate="20211104T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43470" URL="profiles/salinas-britney-22" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T19:34:33" CategoryIds="138|134|126|144|133|131|158|145|142|128|155|156|219|168" FileName="x43470.xml" Name="Salinas, Britney '22" Title="Britney Salinas" Abstract="Britney plays softball and served on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Academically, she's also enjoyed the opportunities for research at Knox." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/Britney_Salinas_Eco_Friendly_Cultivation_2107141641.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Biochemistry" MainImageAltText="Britney Salinas '22 removes worms and eggs from the kale leaves for her Solutions from Nature: Environmental Approaches to Cultivation Challenges class at Knox Farm where she conducts her research." Quote="&quot;I came to Knox and visited, and met the [people in the] softball program and the coach and I just felt at home. Even after that I still always felt that way about the softball program.&quot;" PublicationDate="20210806T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43593" URL="profiles/springer-teagan-24" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T19:06:09" CategoryIds="138|146|134|126|136|139|133|230|142|150|191|217|152|225" FileName="x43593.xml" Name="Springer, Teagan '24" Title="Teagan Springer " Abstract="Teagan combines passions for the environment and the arts into her Knox experience. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/Teagan_Springer2111182111181121.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Anthropology/Sociology, Minors in Spanish and Studio Arts" MainImageAltText="Teagan Springer, who wears a dark turquoise dress jacket, jeans, and gardening gloves, sits among green plants and cabbage holding beets in left arm." Quote="&quot;Knox is full of fun, creative, supportive people who will really help you figure out who you want to be. You can do things. You are important.&quot;" PublicationDate="20211103T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43817" URL="profiles/pierce-tyrell-24" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T19:05:36" CategoryIds="138|126|144|238|131|145|129|187|127" FileName="x43817.xml" Name="Pierce, Tyrell '24" Title="Tyrell Pierce" Abstract="Tyrell, a two-sport student-athlete, has made connections at Knox that are helping him pursue a career as an occupational therapist." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Students/TyrellPierce.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Psychology" MainImageAltText="Tyrell Pierce plays football and runs track at Knox." Quote="&quot;I make motivational videos because it's something that brings me happiness. Not only am I trying to motivate others but I'm also motivating myself.&quot;" PublicationDate="20211221T06:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43870" URL="profiles/jude-courtney-11" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T14:14:41" CategoryIds="138|126|132|133|145|128|187|183|219|206|223" FileName="x43870.xml" Name="Jude, Courtney '11" Title="Courtney Jude '11" Abstract="Courtney is a principal at Lexington Elementary, a St. Louis Public School." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/jude-courtney.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Educational Studies" MainImageAltText="Courtney Jude '11 and his wife, Christian Lewis-Jude ’12" Quote="&quot;There’s no place like Knox. When you meet someone who went to Knox, there is joy that comes across their faces when you talk about shared experiences.&quot;" PublicationDate="20200415T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x44249" URL="profiles/raess-jordan-10" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T14:46:20" CategoryIds="138|134|126|144|132|133|128|157|165" FileName="x44249.xml" Name="Raess, Jordan '10" Title="Jordan Raess '10" Abstract="Jordan's career focuses on cybersecurity risk management; he currently works for TransUnion, a global information company." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/jordan-raess3.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Economics and Minor in Business &amp; Management" MainImageAltText="Jordan Raess '10" Quote="&quot;My Knox education doesn’t directly correlate to what I’m doing now; however, without Knox I wouldn’t be doing what I am doing now.&quot;" PublicationDate="20220112T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x44677" URL="profiles/ahmed-sara-jane-12" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T20:47:56" CategoryIds="138|134|126|144|136|132|133|128|219|152|229" FileName="x44677.xml" Name="Ahmed, Sara Jane '12" Title="Sara Jane Ahmed '12" Abstract="Sara Jane is one of the 2021 recipients of the Climate Breakthrough Award for her work with economies that are most exposed to climate impacts. She received an honorary degree during the inauguration ceremony for C. Andrew McGadney, the 20th president of Knox College." MainImage="/images/News/2022/04/20211112_SJAhmed_4620.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Self-designed major in energy and development and economics" MainImageAltText="Sara Jane Ahmed '12" Quote="Knox provided me with many opportunities to pursue research in microfinance and rural electrification with support from Richter Grants and the Ford Fellowship." PublicationDate="20170320T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x44723" URL="profiles/frank-abbie-and-jessie-10" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T14:47:42" CategoryIds="147|138|126|144|136|132|133|219|168|152" FileName="x44723.xml" Name="Frank, Abbie and Jessie '10" Title="Knox Experiences Reflect Twins Interest in the Environment and Education" Abstract="Abbie (left) majored in studio art and minored in history, and Jessie (right) majored in environmental studies and had a self-designed minor in ecology." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/Franktwins.jpg" MainImageAltText="Abbie and Jessie Frank '10" Quote="We both are working with kids outdoors for nature-based education. We laugh that we’re working in very similar ways now that we’re in our 30s.  Abbie Frank" PublicationDate="20170320T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x45347" URL="profiles/satyal-shubhanga-23" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T19:19:41" CategoryIds="138|134|126|144|133|232|215|157|165" FileName="x45347.xml" Name="Satyal, Shubhanga '23" Title="Shubhanga Satyal " Abstract="Shubhanga is an international student who is involved in several clubs and activities at Knox.  " MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Students/ShubangaSatyal-2022-8182.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Economics and Business " MainImageAltText="Shubanga Satyal during Diwali 2022" Quote="You do you. " PublicationDate="20220701T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x12621" URL="profiles/hutchcroft-kaitlin-15" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T19:44:14" CategoryIds="166|146|126|144|139|191|214" FileName="x12621.xml" Name="Hutchcroft, Kaitlin '15" Title="Kaitlin Hutchcroft '15" Abstract="Kaitlin's term studying abroad in Barcelona helped prepare her for a career in education. Today, she teaches English in Chile." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Students/Hutchcroft3-120.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Educational Studies and Spanish Double Major" MainImageAltText="Kaitlin Hutchcroft studied abroad in Barcelona" Quote="I love experiencing different cultures and ways of life." PublicationDate="20140824T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x22399" URL="profiles/agyekum-celestina-12" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T20:41:31" CategoryIds="166|138|146|134|126|144|132|133|128|150" FileName="x22399.xml" Name="Agyekum, Celestina '12" Title="Celestina Agyekum ’12" Abstract="After volunteering with the Peace Corps in Burkina Faso, Celestina is now seeking her master’s degree in International Development and Social Change." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/agyekum-1.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Elementary Education, Minor in Anthropology-Sociology" MainImageAltText="Celestina Agyekum '12, Peace Corps Volunteer in Burkina Faso" Quote="Knox hammered the notion of volunteerism and sustainability which I carry wherever I go." PublicationDate="20151014T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32252" URL="profiles/maclin-jason-07" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T15:39:56" CategoryIds="166|138|146|134|126|139|132|133|128|167|196" FileName="x32252.xml" Name="Maclin, Jason '07" Title="Jason Maclin '07" Abstract="Jason's Knox experience with supportive mentors encouraged him to pursue teaching and leadership as a career. " MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/JasonMaclin.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majors in Education and English Literature" MainImageAltText="Jason Maclin, assistant principal at Denver East High School. " Quote=" Be courageous in the lifelong pursuit of your purpose after Knox. " PublicationDate="20170222T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32747" URL="profiles/malec-emily-16" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T19:39:38" CategoryIds="180|147|166|134|126|144|132|176|128|167|263|214|154" FileName="x32747.xml" Name="Malec, Emily '16" Title="Emily Malec '16" Abstract="Emily's teaching and research experience have helped prepare her to teach abroad in South Korea through a Fulbright Fellowship." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Students/malec.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Asian Studies, Minor in English Literature and Linguistics" MainImageAltText="Emily Malec '16" Quote="Language is not as much of a barrier as we tend to think it is." PublicationDate="20170603T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32803" URL="profiles/boero-raeann-17" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T19:06:05" CategoryIds="166|126|144|176|128|168|214" FileName="x32803.xml" Name="Boero, Raeann '17" Title="Raeann Boero '17" Abstract="Raeann is teaching art and music in addition to English language in Malaysia as a Fulbright Fellow." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Students/raeann.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Anthropology &amp; Sociology, Minors in Environmental Studies and Japanese " MainImageAltText="Raeann Boero '17--a student who recently recieved a Fulbright Fellowship Award." Quote="These programs have taught me what it means to be a global citizen and how to be culturally sensitive and aware when traveling and living in other countries." PublicationDate="20170515T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x34393" URL="profiles/williams-nathaniel" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250815T20:40:38" CategoryIds="166|138|146|134|126|144|135|246" FileName="x34393.xml" Name="Williams, Nathaniel" Title="Nathaniel Williams" Abstract="Williams' work takes on issues of systemic racism and neoliberal education reform both in the classroom and in the community. " MainImage="/images/Faculty_and_Staff/williams-nate-32831.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Assistant Professor of Educational Studies and 2018 Faculty Achievement Award Winner" MainImageAltText="Nathaniel Williams, Assistant Professor of Educational Studies and 2018 Faculty Achievement Award Winner" Quote="Unapologetically, I am an educator first." PublicationDate="20161201T06:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x36493" URL="profiles/cohen-catherine-kiki-12" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T20:43:26" CategoryIds="249|192|166|126|132|191|263|225|214|229" FileName="x36493.xml" Name="Cohen, Catherine 'Kiki' '12" Title="Catherine 'Kiki' Cohen '12" Abstract="The Barcelona study abroad program sparked Catherine’s interest in studying overseas. Her most recent study was of language and culture in Azerbaijan as a Boren Fellow." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/Cohen.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majors in Spanish and Education" MainImageAltText="Catherine 'Kiki' Cohen '12" Quote="Knox definitely paved the way for me to do Peace Corps and then continue on to complete the Boren Fellowship." PublicationDate="20170320T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x41201" URL="profiles/miller-quinnetta-08" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20260226T18:45:54" CategoryIds="166|138|146|134|126|144|139|132|133|230|142|167|148" FileName="x41201.xml" Name="Miller, Quinnetta '08" Title="Quinnetta Miller '08" Abstract="In addition to her full-time job at StriveTogether, Quinnetta spends time supporting educational issues in her hometown of Chicago, Illinois." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/quinnetta-miller-2.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majors in English Literature and Secondary Education" MainImageAltText="Quinnetta Miller" Quote="&quot;The things that we see right now are only at the top of the iceberg when it comes to racial inequality and disparities. Knox gave me the opportunity to really explore what are the other things that are underneath it.&quot;  —Quinnetta Miller '08" PublicationDate="20200805T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x44250" URL="profiles/martinez-evelyn-23" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T19:21:32" CategoryIds="166|138|146|134|126|144|139|133|748|167" FileName="x44250.xml" Name="Martinez, Evelyn ‘23" Title="Evelyn Martinez" Abstract="Evelyn, who plans to become an English teacher, works with an English as a Second Language (ESL) program in the Galesburg community." MainImage="/images/News/2022/03/Evelyn_Martinez2203110102.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majors in English and Educational Studies" MainImageAltText="Evelyn Martinez smiles and poses with her arm on a railing inside Alumni Hall" Quote="I was looking for a tight-knit community, and I saw that at Knox." PublicationDate="20220215T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x21929" URL="profiles/spehlmann-marc-15" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T20:05:20" CategoryIds="258|138|146|134|126|144|132|133|224|158|145|128|161|157|206" FileName="x21929.xml" Name="Spehlmann, Marc '15" Title="Marc Spehlmann '15" Abstract="Through Knox's StartUp Term, Marc and his team created Farmet, which offered customers an easy way to get fresh, locally grown produce." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/startup-team-farm-52234.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Computer Science, Minor in Chemistry" MainImageAltText="Marc Spehlmann '15 works on a farm as part of his StartUp Term project to create a new company." Quote="StartUp Term opened a completely new avenue for me. It was an excellent primer for real-world business." PublicationDate="20150812T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30366" URL="profiles/schuller-pamela-09" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T15:21:06" CategoryIds="134|126|144|136|132|133|224|128|187|219|194|189|236" FileName="x30366.xml" Name="Schuller, Pamela '09" Title="Pamela Schuller '09" Abstract="Pamela has traveled the world doing comedy and working with schools and camps to create inclusive communities" MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/schuller.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Psychology" MainImageAltText="Pamela Schuller '09" Quote="Yes, I have Tourettes, but that certainly doesn't stop me from being funny and creative." PublicationDate="20160816T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x31979" URL="profiles/grace-jeff" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250815T20:16:38" CategoryIds="138|134|126|136|133|224|135|189|236|246" FileName="x31979.xml" Name="Grace, Jeff" Title="Jeff Grace" Abstract="Grace's scholarly research brings diversity into the curriculum and productions." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Faculty/caffe-cino-rehearsal-60002.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Associate Professor of Theatre" MainImageAltText="Jeff Grace, associate professor of theatre" Quote="The most fulfilling moments of my job are witnessing my students grow through intellectual and creative work." PublicationDate="20161201T06:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43944" URL="profiles/young-herrera-alicia-03" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T17:55:28" CategoryIds="235|126|144|132|224|128|156|168" FileName="x43944.xml" Name="Young Herrera, Alicia '03" Title="Alicia Young Herrera '03" Abstract="As a Rangeland Watershed Initiative Partnership biologist, Alicia helps local landowners better benefit the environment while still meeting their needs." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/AliciaYoungHerrera.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majors in Biology and Environmental Studies" MainImageAltText="Alicia has been working with Point Blue Conservation for nearly 15 years." Quote="&quot;The Green Oaks Program, student participants, and all the professors involved played such a pivotal role in my educational and personal development.&quot;" PublicationDate="20170320T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x34399" URL="profiles/lau-jenny-19" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T20:15:13" CategoryIds="212|138|134|126|144|132|133|145|130|168|214" FileName="x34399.xml" Name="Lau, Jenny '19" Title="Jenny Lau" Abstract="Jenny spent fall term studying the environment at a tropical rainforest field station in Australia." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Students/Jenny-Lau.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Environmental Studies, Minors in Anthropology &amp; Sociology and Chinese " MainImageAltText="Jenny Lau picking coffee cherry in Wondecla, Australia. " Quote="&quot;It is important to study abroad because life is an open book waiting for people to fill it up with stories.&quot;" PublicationDate="20180205T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x40671" URL="profiles/mcclelland-brigid-07" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T15:38:17" CategoryIds="180|166|146|126|144|139|132|131|128|130|186|191|170" FileName="x40671.xml" Name="McClelland, Brigid '07" Title="Brigid McClelland '07" Abstract="An assistant principal in Philadelphia, Brigid was accepted to the Mary Ann Remick Leadership Program at the University of Notre Dame." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2020/BrigidMcClellandKnox.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majors in Spanish and Political Science" Quote="&quot;Because of Knox, I have a curiosity in the world around me.&quot;" PublicationDate="20200526T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x40965" URL="profiles/rymer-leah-20" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T18:32:04" CategoryIds="138|146|126|144|132|133|128|130|150|127|175|214" FileName="x40965.xml" Name="Rymer, Leah '20" Title="Leah Rymer '20" Abstract="Leah is managing the campaign of Eva Putzova, a congressional candidate from Arizona. " MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/Leah-Rymer-%2720.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in International Relations; minor in Anthropology &amp; Sociology." Quote="&quot;I believe that my success in this role is a result of my time at Knox.&quot;" PublicationDate="20200626T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43815" URL="profiles/doriscar-jonathan-22" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T19:29:44" CategoryIds="147|138|134|126|144|133|145|130|187|219" FileName="x43815.xml" Name="Doriscar, Jonathan '22" Title="Jonathan Doriscar" Abstract="Jonathan is deeply involved in research at Knox. " MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Students/IMG_2740%202.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Psychology, Self-designed Minor in Composition and Rhetoric " MainImageAltText="Jonathan Doriscar on the Knox campus." Quote="&quot;Knox is a school that provides students with unrivaled academic freedom, so if you come to Knox please be sure to utilize Knox's resources to the fullest!&quot;" PublicationDate="20211221T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x44734" URL="profiles/nepali-neerav-sharma-23" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T19:27:30" CategoryIds="138|134|126|144|182|136|133|145|129|230|142|218|232|130|161" FileName="x44734.xml" Name="Nepali, Neerav Sharma '23" Title="Neerav Sharma Nepali " Abstract="As studio director of the Knox radio station, WVKC, Neerav hosts recording sessions for student musicians and artists and creates his own music." MainImage="/images/News/2022/05/Neerav%20Sharma2205193091.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Computer Science Major, Music Theory and Composition Minor" MainImageAltText="Neerav, in a black t-shirt and wearing black headphones, sits in front of DJ soundboard with a black, brown guitar next to a microphone." Quote="&quot;It gives me a space where I can express my ideas.&quot;" PublicationDate="20220525T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30386" URL="profiles/saranteas-jim-91" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T18:08:59" CategoryIds="143|138|134|126|144|132|133|128|157|165" FileName="x30386.xml" Name="Saranteas, Jim '91" Title="Jim Saranteas '91" Abstract="Jim is creator and primary writer of TheFantasyGreek.com, a fantasy football advice site." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/jim-fantasy-greek-1.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majors in Economics and Business Administration" MainImageAltText="Profile photo of Jim Saranteas '91, founder of TheFantasyGreek.com" Quote="Knox helped teach me to challenge myself." PublicationDate="20160719T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32694" URL="profiles/harned-charlie-16" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T19:19:15" CategoryIds="166|143|134|126|144|132|186|214" FileName="x32694.xml" Name="Harned, Charlie '16" Title="Charlie Harned '16" Abstract="Teaching abroad as a Fulbright fellow has furthered Charlie’s passion for education policy. " MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/charlie_1.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in political science" MainImageAltText="Charlie Harned '16 visiting Cadiz, Spain, during his teaching assistantship" Quote="I think it's important for policy-makers to understand the people and the systems that their policies will affect. " PublicationDate="20170424T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32697" URL="profiles/sasaki-tawni-16" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T19:38:10" CategoryIds="180|143|134|126|144|132|128|175" FileName="x32697.xml" Name="Sasaki, Tawni '16" Title="Tawni Sasaki '16" Abstract="Influenced by her study abroad experience, Tawni is pursuing a master’s degree in Law and Diplomacy and plans to join the U.S. Foreign Service. " MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/sasaki.gif" MajorMinorYear="Majors in International Relations and Modern Languages" MainImageAltText="Tawni Sasaki '16" Quote="Without my mentors, I would not have found out about the fellowships and scholarships that I applied to or have been as encouraged to take classes outside of my comfort zone." PublicationDate="20170424T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x34351" URL="profiles/loh-wei-an-joseph-18" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T19:57:09" CategoryIds="143|138|146|134|126|133|145|142|218|187|165|214" FileName="x34351.xml" Name="Loh Wei An, Joseph '18" Title="Joseph Loh Wei An" Abstract="While studying abroad in Sweden, Joseph was able to witness the Northern Lights, sail in the Baltic Sea, and picnic on the Archipelago Islands." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Students/Joseph-Loh.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majors in Economics and Psychology" MainImageAltText="Joseph on a kayak in Saltsjobaden, Stockholm, Sweden." Quote="&quot;You need to be comfortable with being by yourself in a foreign country to be able to understand yourself better.&quot;" PublicationDate="20180123T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x35352" URL="profiles/treacy-sean-17" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T19:12:32" CategoryIds="143|138|134|126|144|132|133|131|145|129|230|142|130|168|217" FileName="x35352.xml" Name="Treacy, Sean 17" Title="Sean Treacy '17" Abstract="An internship in Anchorage, Alaska, led Sean to his current position with Sitka Salmon Shares in Madison, Wisconsin." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/sean-treacy.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Environmental Studies, Minor in Spanish Literature" MainImageAltText="Sean Treacy delivering fish in Sitka, Alaska." Quote="&quot;Knox helped me to get to where I am today by inspiring me to engage with and think critically about the world.&quot;" PublicationDate="20180516T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x39785" URL="profiles/vallorani-alicia-11" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T14:13:08" CategoryIds="143|138|126|132|133|145|128|187|183|219|206|223" FileName="x39785.xml" Name="Vallorani, Alicia '11" Title="Alicia Vallorani '11" Abstract="Alicia received a grant from the National Institute for Mental Health for her predoctoral behavioral neuroscience research." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/Alicia4.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Psychology, minor in Theatre." MainImageAltText="Alicia Vallorani '11, recipient of a National Research Service Award from the National Institute for Mental Health." Quote="&quot;I have an appreciation that the faculty knew who I was, saw potential in me, and put me down this path that really allowed me to succeed.&quot;" PublicationDate="20200403T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43498" URL="profiles/wells-kam-17" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T19:13:08" CategoryIds="193|147|143|138|146|134|126|144|132|133|131|145|128|161|157" FileName="x43498.xml" Name="Wells, Kam '17" Title="Kam Wells '17" Abstract="Kam is a data engineer for the Boston Red Sox, combining his interests in baseball and computer science. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/Kam_Wells.jpg" MainImageAltText="Kam Wells '17 is a data engineer for the Boston Red Sox." Quote="&quot;I think my favorite part of Knox was the people. I met some of my best friends at Knox—people who challenge me to think critically, challenge me to strive to be better in all aspects of life.&quot;" PublicationDate="20200720T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x42208" URL="profiles/taylor-melvin-14" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T20:13:48" CategoryIds="166|138|146|126|144|136|132|133|142|128|189|177" FileName="x42208.xml" Name="Taylor, Melvin '14" Title="Melvin Taylor '14" Abstract="Melvin is a writer, radio host, and YouTuber who recently joined the staff of Heavy.com." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/IMG_5410.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Elementary Education" MainImageAltText="Melvin Taylor '14" Quote="&quot;Without Knox, I don't know what I'd be doing right now or who I'd be.&quot;" PublicationDate="20210126T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x41081" URL="profiles/tvrdy-josh-17" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T19:03:17" CategoryIds="143|134|126|144|136|139|132|167|162|188" FileName="x41081.xml" Name="Tvrdy, Josh '17" Title="Josh Tvrdy '17" Abstract="In addition to receiving a Pushcart Prize, Josh recently completed an MFA in Poetry. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2020/tvrdy-josh-170363.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majored in Creative Writing; Minored in Religious Studies" MainImageAltText="Josh Tvrdy '17 is an award-winning poet." Quote="&quot;We are quite spoiled at Knox. I see that now. I think I was aware of it when I was there, but it’s a special place and a special program with an attentiveness that is not reflected in the world. It's what the world should be, or could be, but it’s rare.&quot;" PublicationDate="20200720T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x34635" URL="profiles/antony-steffi-17" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T19:05:14" CategoryIds="143|146|134|126|144|132|133|150|127|157|203" FileName="x34635.xml" Name="Antony, Steffi '17" Title="Steffi Antony '17" Abstract="Steffi is attending the UIC College of Nursing. She plans to obtain her doctorate and pursue healthcare administration." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/steffi-antony.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Anthropology &amp; Sociology, Minor in Business/Management" MainImageAltText="Steffi Antony '17 at the UIC College of Nursing." Quote="&quot;Knox taught me the importance of finding human connections in everything I do.&quot;" PublicationDate="20180305T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x44704" URL="profiles/gibbons-charlie" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T14:28:22" CategoryIds="231|166|138|146|134|126|144|133|238|131|129|230|142|208|173|141" FileName="x44704.xml" Name="Gibbons, Charlie" Title="Charlie Gibbons" Abstract="Student-athlete Charlie Gibbons illustrates the impact of the human-powered experience on his athletic and academic endeavors. " MainImage="/images/News/2022/05/Gibbons_Charlie4325%20%283%29.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Secondary Education Major, History major" MainImageAltText="Charlie stands with a purple football jersey in front of green, grassy field. " Quote="“Athletics have made my college experience what it is for sure.”" PublicationDate="20220503T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43796" URL="profiles/sugata-wakako-22" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T17:59:40" CategoryIds="264|146|134|126|144|133|145|129|748|208|161|215|179|175|214" FileName="x43796.xml" Name="Sugata, Wakako '22" Title="Wakako Sugata " Abstract="Wakako is one of the first Knox College students to major in data science. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2022/Sugata_Wakako_2.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Data Science Major, International Relations Major" MainImageAltText="Wakako with a white blouse and a black blazer stands in front of a brick building smiling" Quote="&quot;Knox provides us with numerous opportunities and resources to help us discover that.&quot;" PublicationDate="20220110T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43495" URL="profiles/hamlin-owen-22" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20251113T21:46:53" CategoryIds="138|134|126|136|139|133|230|142|748|208|167|162" FileName="x43495.xml" Name="Hamlin, Owen '22" Title="Owen Hamlin " Abstract="SPARK mentor uses their experiences to connect with first-year students and help them feel included." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/Hamlin_Owen-2110289922.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Creative Writing, Minor in English" MainImageAltText="Owen, left, in red and yellow buttoned shirt, sits next to friend in green button-up with bird print in front of a wooden library table with two stacks of books on each side." Quote="&quot;Knox is a place where people will remember you and want to work with you.&quot;  " PublicationDate="20211103T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43272" URL="profiles/crump-elijah-22" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T18:02:27" CategoryIds="146|134|126|144|142|128|219|157|229" FileName="x43272.xml" Name="Crump, Elijah '22" Title="Elijah Crump" Abstract="Elijah was connected to an internship opportunity in finance, his field of interest, through a meeting with a Knox alumnus." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/IMG_5632.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Integrated Business and Management" MainImageAltText="Elijah Crump '22 working from home." Quote="&quot;Initially coming to Knox, I thought of studying business, but I was thinking more about marketing. This program introduced me to the financial industry, and it’s something I definitely have been interested in.&quot;" PublicationDate="20210823T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43690" URL="profiles/peterson-zuri-20" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T18:26:46" CategoryIds="134|126|144|136|132|128|153|141|428" FileName="x43690.xml" Name="Peterson, Zuri '20" Title="Zuri Peterson '20" Abstract="Zuri worked on a post-baccalaureate project in the Special Collections and Archives at Seymour Library and is currently a software tester for Epic. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/ZuriP.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Art History and Biology" Quote="&quot;While my job doesn’t use the specific art historical or museum knowledge that I learned at Knox, the visual literacy I learned from my studies informs my work every day.&quot;" PublicationDate="20211222T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43312" URL="profiles/coseglia-katy-20" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20251206T09:52:46" CategoryIds="166|146|134|126|144|132|131|129|128|232|250" FileName="x43312.xml" Name="Coseglia, Katy '20" Title="Katy Coseglia '20" Abstract="Katy balances responsibilities as both teacher and student at Chief Paul Memorial School in Kipnuk, Alaska." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/KCoseglia1.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Elementary Education, Minor in Studio Art" Quote="&quot;My biggest takeaway is having an open mind when learning about the village and their culture. Thanks to Knox, I learned to have an open mind because of the diversity at our school.&quot;" PublicationDate="20210910T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x37999" URL="profiles/anderson-jordan-19" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T18:35:25" CategoryIds="147|138|146|126|133|238|131|128|157|206|177|220" FileName="x37999.xml" Name="Anderson, Jordan '19" Title="Jordan Anderson '19" Abstract="Jordan's professors gave him the tools needed to work his way into his dream job as a social media production assistant with the National Football League." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/jordan-anderson-nfl.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Self-designed Major in Sports Management and Communication, Minor in Business and Management " MainImageAltText="Jordan is working as a social media production assistant with the National Football League." Quote="&quot;Knox has had a profound impact on my career. My professors here taught me how to write, think critically, and build a strong connection base.&quot;" PublicationDate="20190822T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30358" URL="profiles/carpenter-harry-18" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T18:50:53" CategoryIds="126|144|145|128|127|161|219|157" FileName="x30358.xml" Name="Carpenter, Harry '18" Title="Harry Carpenter '18" Abstract="Harry's coursework and research taught him how to eliminate clutter to solve complex problems as a software consultant. " MainImage="/images/Alumni/carpenter-harry-55979.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Computer Science, Minor in Economics" MainImageAltText="Harry Carpenter works as a software consultant, making use of his coursework and research from Knox." Quote="The problems in the system that I’m developing are complex but my CS courses at Knox have taught me how to eliminate clutter until the problem is clearly visible." PublicationDate="20160713T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30301" URL="profiles/click-sophia-16" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T19:16:02" CategoryIds="138|126|158|232|219|189|236" FileName="x30301.xml" Name="Click, Sophia '16" Title="Sophia Click '16" Abstract="Sophia works at the Los Alamos National Laboratory conducting nanochemistry research." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/click-sophie-166789-profile.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Chemistry, Minor in Theatre" MainImageAltText="Sophia Click '16 works as a research assistant studying nanochemistry in New Mexico. " Quote="I met people from all different backgrounds with one thing in common: passion." PublicationDate="20160705T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x38408" URL="profiles/pitts-ashlee-15" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T19:41:54" CategoryIds="126|144|132|145|128|156" FileName="x38408.xml" Name="Pitts, Ashlee '15" Title="Ashlee Pitts '15" Abstract="Ashlee Pitts never liked talking in class, but studying political science changed that. Now, she's a leadership coach for new teachers." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/Pitts.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Political Science, Minor in Journalism" MainImageAltText="Ashlee Pitts is a leadership and learning coach for Teach for America." Quote="My voice is important, and it should be heard." PublicationDate="20170320T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x12390" URL="profiles/anderson-paige-14" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T20:14:54" CategoryIds="126|144|136|132|145|161|162" FileName="x12390.xml" Name="Anderson, Paige '14" Title="Paige Anderson '14" Abstract="Paige's Knox education and internship with Amazon helped her land her job at Lockheed Martin, a defense, security, and advanced technology company." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/anderson-paige-c-1942.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majors in Computer Science and Creative Writing" MainImageAltText="Paige Anderson’s Knox education and internship with Amazon helped her land her job at Lockheed Martin, a defense, security, and advanced technology company." Quote="Knox taught me how to keep asking questions." PublicationDate="20140820T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43580" URL="profiles/johnson-jessie-12" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20260330T14:17:26" CategoryIds="147|138|134|126|144|132|145|230|142|128|168" FileName="x43580.xml" Name="Johnson, Jessie '12" Title="Jessie Johnson '12" Abstract="Jessie is the founder and CEO of a successful food blog called Life As A Strawberry." MainImage="/images/Alumni/JessieJohnsonbyKateAmesPhotography.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majors in Environmental Studies and Sociocultural Ecology (self-designed)" MainImageAltText="Jessie Johnson by Kate Ames Photography" Quote="&quot;While the work itself might be different than I imagined, all those values I wanted to work for are still the same. We’re still doing all the things I wanted to do: I just took a different path to get there.&quot;" PublicationDate="20211112T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43718" URL="profiles/coryell-tasha-10" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T14:38:03" CategoryIds="138|134|126|144|136|139|132|133|128|167|162" FileName="x43718.xml" Name="Coryell, Tasha '10" Title="Tasha Coryell '10" Abstract="Tasha, a Fulbright recipient in 2010, continues her fruitful and expansive writing career while working as an instructor at the University of Alabama. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/TashaCoryell.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Creative Writing" Quote="&quot;Although I found attending an MFA program to be valuable, there was something special about the workshops at Knox.&quot;" PublicationDate="20220112T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43212" URL="profiles/graves-ginny-10" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T14:38:50" CategoryIds="146|134|126|144|132|128|157|165" FileName="x43212.xml" Name="Graves, Ginny '10" Title="Ginny Graves '10" Abstract="Ginny works at a start-up called Association Analytics that provides business intelligence software to the association market." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/Virginia-Ginny-Graves.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Economics" MainImageAltText="Ginny Graves '10" Quote="&quot;I really value that my Knox education instilled in me a lifelong curiosity and the ability to think critically, and confidently.&quot;" PublicationDate="20210803T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43681" URL="profiles/devitre-zarir-07" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T15:37:27" CategoryIds="134|126|144|132|131|145|128|168|254" FileName="x43681.xml" Name="DeVitre, Zarir '07" Title="Zarir DeVitre '07" Abstract="After working in the nonprofit sector, Zarir became a freelance sustainability generalist in Mumbai, India." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/ZDKnox1.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Environmental Studies, Minor in Anthropology &amp; Sociology" MainImageAltText="Zarir DeVitre, wearing a light blue collared shirt, stands outside near shrubbery and trees" Quote="&quot;I love being a generalist because the job roles are so diverse, and I enjoy doing all of them. Actually, I became a sustainability generalist because of my professors.&quot; " PublicationDate="20211221T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x42249" URL="profiles/gripshover-jon-06" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T15:43:14" CategoryIds="146|134|126|144|136|169|139|132|230|142|128|162|177" FileName="x42249.xml" Name="Gripshover, Jon '06" Title="Jon Gripshover '06" Abstract="Jon opened Accessibility Compliance Testing Services, a new program in California Prison Industry Authority's digital services division. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/IMG_1122.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Creative Writing, Minors in Journalism and Film" MainImageAltText="Jon Gripshover '06" Quote="&quot;I came to Knox thinking I grew up with a unique story to tell from the south suburbs of Chicago, but I heard so many other stories that left me in awe.&quot;" PublicationDate="20210209T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x44028" URL="profiles/birnbach-alix-05" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T16:37:20" CategoryIds="146|134|126|144|136|169|139|132|230|142|128|162|177" FileName="x44028.xml" Name="Birnbach, Alix ’05" Title="Alix Birnbach '05" Abstract="Alix is a community library manager with the Contra Costa County Library system in California. " MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/Alibirnbachweb.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in English" MainImageAltText="Ali Birnbach '05" Quote="Knox was also responsible for one of the best experiences of my life—a term spent studying abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark. ... That experience fundamentally changed me and helped me to expand my world. " PublicationDate="20210209T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x45568" URL="profiles/zinter-brett-05" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T16:38:12" CategoryIds="146|134|126|144|136|169|139|132|230|142|128|162|177" FileName="x45568.xml" Name="Zinter, Brett '05" Title="Brett Zinter '05" Abstract="The ability to learn something new provided Brett Zinter with unexpected career opportunities." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/Brett%20Zinter05.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majors in Biochemistry and History" MainImageAltText="Brett Zinter '05" Quote="What I call the theory of knowledge is very similar to the first preceptorial classes at Knox—you take a concept and go after it from a number of different disciplines." PublicationDate="20220225T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x46046" URL="profiles/omelchenko-kira-05" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T16:39:24" CategoryIds="146|134|126|144|136|169|139|132|230|142|128|162|177" FileName="x46046.xml" Name="Omelchenko, Kira '05" Title="Kira Horel Omelchenko ’05" Abstract="Kira has been awarded a Fulbright for 2024 to travel to New Zealand for a project focused on the co-existence of classical, European orchestral music and Indigenous music, and to connect and co-create music with local composers. " MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/omelchenko-2.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majors in Music and Theatre" MainImageAltText="Kira Omelchenko '05" Quote="“Being in front of the ensembles at the undergrad level is a unique and rare opportunity. That's something that I’ve carried with me now as a professor, a conductor, and a mentor to young and upcoming conductors. I try to provide that opportunity to my students.”" PublicationDate="20230127T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x44635" URL="profiles/rosie-connolly-01" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T16:45:15" CategoryIds="181|147|138|134|126|144|132|133|129|230|142|128|232" FileName="x44635.xml" Name="Rosie Connolly '01" Title="Rosie Connolly '01" Abstract="Rosie's linguistic education and exploration at Knox continues to aid her today as a conversational designer at Amazon Lab 126." MainImage="/images/News/2022/04/Conolly_Rosie.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Integrated International Studies" MainImageAltText="Rosie wears a blue blouse, brown glasses with a decorative, long necklace and light brown pants while kneeling next to Astro, a small robot with blue eyes lit on a screen. " Quote="“Knox created a trusting, open environment that helped me explore my interests.”" PublicationDate="20220405T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43811" URL="profiles/elrod-bree-00" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T16:59:04" CategoryIds="134|126|144|136|132|224|128|206|189|236" FileName="x43811.xml" Name="Elrod, Bree '00" Title="Bree Elrod '00" Abstract="Bree is an actor who has starred in numerous stage productions and films including the award-winning film Red Rocket (2021), which was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2022/DSC01854.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Political Science" Quote="&quot;I loved that at Knox I could major in political science, yet still participate in Rep Term. I was able to take all different kinds of classes that helped me develop more deeply as a human and thus as an artist.&quot;" PublicationDate="20220124T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43303" URL="profiles/shah-khyati-99" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20251206T09:30:19" CategoryIds="146|134|126|144|139|132|230|142|128|130|186|191" FileName="x43303.xml" Name="Shah, Khyati '99" Title="Khyati Shah '99" Abstract="Khyati is senior vice president of corporate communications at Kinara Capital, a fast-growing company driving financial inclusion of small business entrepreneurs in India." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/ShahKhyati.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Political Science and Spanish" Quote="&quot;There are benefits to the Knox experience that one may not even fully realize until years later.&quot;" PublicationDate="20210902T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43794" URL="profiles/yee-sue-lin-93" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T18:07:18" CategoryIds="146|134|126|144|132|145|128|266|173|202|203" FileName="x43794.xml" Name="Yee, Sue Lin '93" Title="Sue Lin Yee '93" Abstract="Sue Lin is deputy country director and acting Division of Global Health Protection program director at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's China Office" MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2022/SueLinYee.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in History" Quote="&quot;I think fondly of my years at Knox and still keep in touch with Knox friends.&quot;" PublicationDate="20190122T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43077" URL="profiles/pinto-cecilia-81" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T18:07:51" CategoryIds="251|134|126|144|136|132|131|129|128|232|162" FileName="x43077.xml" Name="Pinto, Cecilia '81" Title="Cecilia Pinto '81" Abstract="Cecilia's novella won the 2020 Clay Reynolds Novella Prize. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/Cecilia13.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Creative Writing" MainImageAltText="Cecilia Pinto '81" Quote="&quot;I arrived at Knox in my third year of college and finally felt like I was in the right place.&quot;" PublicationDate="20210707T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x44700" URL="profiles/brent-iv-john" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T14:28:50" CategoryIds="134|126|182|136|139|133|145|128|155|156|187|183|219|135|191|152" FileName="x44700.xml" Name="Brent IV, John" Title="John Brent IV" Abstract="John Brent IV is preparing for a career in neuropharmacology by engaging strengths and contributing to the future of science research." MainImage="/images/News/2024/01/Resize/John%20Brent2.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in BS Neuroscience, Minors in Biochemistry and Psychology " MainImageAltText="John, in a white t-shirt and purple Knox beanie and wearing blue surgical gloves, holds up and observes a measuring cylinder. " Quote="“There are a lot of really unique, very experienced people here.”" PublicationDate="20220502T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x46289" URL="profiles/morrison-trey-96" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T17:51:57" CategoryIds="134|126|144|132|158|145|128|219|179|135" FileName="x46289.xml" Name="Morrison, Trey '96" Title="Trey Morrison '96" Abstract="Trey works as an engineering consultant solving technical problems such as risk analysis and failure analysis." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/TreyInRio.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Chemistry" Image="/images/Alumni/TreyGraceland.jpg" MainImageAltText="Trey while traveling in Rio. Trey is an engineering consultant for Exponent. " Quote="&quot;Once I visited, I liked the people and the atmosphere and the opportunities. I felt comfortable there.&quot;" PublicationDate="20170522T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x48593" URL="profiles/mike-lawrence-64" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T18:03:51" CategoryIds="143|138|126|132|133|230|128|218|130|127|167" FileName="x48593.xml" Name="Mike Lawrence '64" Title="Mike Lawrence '64" Abstract="His experience as the editor of The Knox Student led to a career in journalism and politics." MainImage="/images/News/2025/02/Image_20250120_091956.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in English Literature" Quote="“Knox encouraged intellectual curiosity and respect for the viewpoint of others who might not agree with you. There needs to be more of that today.”" PublicationDate="20250210T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x48609" URL="profiles/gwen-botting-80" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T18:03:15" CategoryIds="143|138|126|132|133|158|128|130|127" FileName="x48609.xml" Name="Gwen Botting ’80" Title="Gwen Botting ’80" Abstract="Botting started her career as a technical writer and choir director, but everything changed when her son was born blind." MainImage="/images/News/2025/02/IMG_0938.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Chemistry " MainImageAltText="Botting" Quote="“I turned out to be what they call a renaissance person because I have abilities in so many different areas.&quot;" PublicationDate="20250218T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x48544" URL="profiles/damian-alondra" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T14:18:12" CategoryIds="138|134|126|133|129|230|130|127|217" FileName="x48544.xml" Name="Damian, Alondra" Title="Alondra Damian" Abstract="Damian says she has always loved nature, and Knox gave her a chance to work with like-minded people." MainImage="/images/News/2025/01/Damian-Alondra-%2725-001.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major: Environmental Studies, Minor: Latin American Studies, Anthropology &amp; Sociology" Quote="“The whole faculty and staff have been incredible support systems.”" PublicationDate="20250110T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x48688" URL="profiles/mandel-glenn-81" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T18:02:47" CategoryIds="138|134|126|132|133|128|130|150|127|184" FileName="x48688.xml" Name="Mandel, Glenn ’81" Title="Glenn Mandel ’81" Abstract="Glenn's career path into law was unconventional, beginning with international recruiting and, ultimately,  leading him to law school" MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/GlennMandel_LowRes.webp" MajorMinorYear="Majors: Philosophy and Sociology Anthropology" MainImageAltText="Glenn Mandel ’81" Quote="“I love when I can give clients clarity about something confusing and see their relief—that ‘aha moment.’ I live for those.”" PublicationDate="20250325T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x48687" URL="profiles/byrket-madison" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20260226T17:49:52" CategoryIds="138|134|126|133|129|130|127|184" FileName="x48687.xml" Name="Byrket, Madison" Title="Madison Byrket" Abstract="Madison didn't plan to major in philosophy, until she spoke with Professor of Philosophy Brandon Polite ’03." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Students/Byrket-Madison25.webp" MajorMinorYear="Major: Philosophy" MainImageAltText="Madison Byrket ’25" Quote="“Just say yes, even when you do not feel like it. You never know what is going to work, and what is not.”" PublicationDate="20250325T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x48719" URL="profiles/randol-gabrielle" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250814T20:40:24" CategoryIds="166|138|126|133|230|142|130|127|135|173|190" FileName="x48719.xml" Name="Randol, Gabrielle" Title="Gabrielle Randol" Abstract="Randol planned to study psychology, but the liberal arts environment at Knox gave her the freedom to explore her interests." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Students/Randol-Gabby.webp" MajorMinorYear="Major: Education, Minor: History, Social Service" MainImageAltText="Gabrielle Randol ’25" Quote="&quot;That’s one of the perks of being in a liberal arts college, you get enough time to explore and find out what suits you best.&quot;" PublicationDate="20250403T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43945" URL="profiles/lindenmayer-eleanor-25" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T18:54:12" CategoryIds="147|146|134|126|144|145|129|142|128|127|250|265|177" FileName="x43945.xml" Name="Lindenmayer, Eleanor '25" Title="Eleanor Lindenmayer" Abstract="Eleanor is a first-year student journalist writing for The Knox Student while singing in the Enharmonic Fire and dancing in Terpsichore." MainImage="/images/News/2022/02/Eleanor_Lindenmayer2202114942.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Undeclared " Quote="&quot;Knox also made the application process really easy for me. I felt supported during the whole process of deciding what college I wanted to go to, and it seemed like the people at Knox really wanted me here.&quot;" PublicationDate="20211220T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x12387" URL="profiles/thrall-james" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250815T20:39:29" CategoryIds="780|126|144|139|188" FileName="x12387.xml" Name="Thrall, James" Title="James Thrall" Abstract="Thrall’s current research focuses on the uses and invention of sacred texts in science fiction." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Faculty/thrall-james-5849.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Knight Distinguished Associate Professor for the Study of Religion &amp; Culture" Quote="The inventiveness of human beings in developing systems of religious meaning constantly surprises me." PublicationDate="20140819T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x48943" URL="profiles/ellen-browning-scripps-class-of-1859" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250919T18:53:35" CategoryIds="138|126|132|133|230|167|177" FileName="x48943.xml" Name="Ellen Browning Scripps, Class of 1859" Title="Journalist, Philanthropist, Anomaly " NavigationOverride="Scripps, Ellen Browning, Journalism Philanthropist, Anomaly" Abstract="Scripps co-founded the national Scripps newspaper chain, accumulating wealth she later used to support her philanthropic ambitions, including Scripps College. " MainImage="/images/NEWSITE2025/Home%20Page/Profile-Teaser_650x550_EllenBrowningScripps%20%282%29.webp" MainImageAltText="Ellen Browning Scripps sits in a library with a book on her lap. " Quote="&quot;She says she's an anomaly, she doesn't fit.&quot; —Historian Molly McClain" PublicationDate="20250814T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x48944" URL="profiles/s-s-mcclure-1882" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250919T19:01:08" CategoryIds="138|126|132|133|230|186|177" FileName="x48944.xml" Name="S. S. McClure, 1882" Title="The Herald of the Muckrakers" Abstract="McClure revolutionized the journalism and publishing industries during the early twentieth century, heralded in an era of muckraking journalism and progressive reform." MainImage="/images/Alumni/Magazine/12Spring/McClure.jpg" MainImageAltText="Thomas Kurtz headshot" Quote="&quot;The vitality of democracy depends on popular knowledge of complex questions.&quot;" PublicationDate="20250814T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x48945" URL="profiles/dorothea-tanning-32" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250919T19:05:10" CategoryIds="138|126|132|133|230|152|153" FileName="x48945.xml" Name="Dorothea Tanning '32" Title="The Oldest Living Emerging Poet " Abstract="Tanning was a world-renowned artist who had a portfolio of work in a variety of media ranging from paintings to poetry, the latter of which she started exploring in her 80’s. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2012/Tanning.jpg" MainImageAltText="Thomas Kurtz headshot" Quote="“Art has always been the raft onto which we climb to save our sanity. I don't see a different purpose for it now.”" PublicationDate="20250814T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x48939" URL="profiles/thomas-kurtz-50" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20251106T22:33:59" CategoryIds="138|126|132|133|230|161" FileName="x48939.xml" Name="Thomas Kurtz ’50" Title="The Boot-Up Heard Round the World " Abstract="Kurtz, the co-creator of the BASIC computer language, was known for his intellectual curiosity and analytical skills that would shape his future endeavors." MainImage="/images/News/2024/11/AAA%201975%20Thomas-E-Kurtz206.jpg" MainImageAltText="Thomas Kurtz headshot" Quote="&quot;My academic major was mathematics,&quot; said Kurtz, &quot;but Rothwell encouraged my interest in statistics and suggested that I apply to the graduate school at Princeton. And it was during my graduate program there that I became interested in computers.&quot;" PublicationDate="20250814T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x50364" URL="profiles/henderson-deandre-10" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20260210T21:28:42" CategoryIds="166|138|134|126|132|133|142|128|130|127|186" FileName="x50364.xml" Name="Henderson, DeAndre ’10" Title="DeAndre Henderson ’10" Abstract="DeAndre serves as director of alternative programs for Rantoul (IL) City Schools and was recently chosen as one of Central Illinois Business' Top 40 under 40." MainImage="/images/News/2026/02/DeAndre_Henderson.webp" MajorMinorYear="Double Major in Secondary Education and Political Science" MainImageAltText="DeAndre Henderson ’10 in a grey suit with a red shirt standing in front of a blank wall." Quote="It does mean something when you graduate with a degree from Knox . . .  people will recognize the type of thinker you are because of it." PublicationDate="20260209T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /></Pages></Category><Category CategoryID="214" Name="Study Abroad" Description="Study Abroad" TypeName="" ExternalID="" CreationLocale="en-us" Path="Knox College&gt;Academics&gt;Study Abroad" PagesCount="154"><Children /><Localization /><Synonyms /><Pages><Page ID="x12391" URL="profiles/prado-antonio" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250815T20:26:03" CategoryIds="180|144|139|214" FileName="x12391.xml" Name="Prado, Antonio" Title="Antonio Prado" Abstract="This December, Prado will take a group of students to Spain to study Spanish Civil War exiles and will cross the Pyrenees, just as the exiles did." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Faculty/prado-3-2.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Associate Professor of Modern Languages and Literatures (Spanish)" MainImageAltText="Antonio Prado, Associate Professor of Modern Languages and Literatures (Spanish)" Quote="There are students that just really work so hard and get at the core of the issue in a brilliant and novel way." PublicationDate="20140820T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x12622" URL="profiles/ioppolo-emily-15" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T19:45:03" CategoryIds="126|144|136|132|145|128|187|189|214" FileName="x12622.xml" Name="Ioppolo, Emily '15" Title="Emily Ioppolo '15" Abstract="Emily is using the stage management skills she learned at Knox in the professional theatre world of Chicago." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Students/Ioppolo-2013-10047.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Theatre Major, Minor in Psychology" MainImageAltText="Emily Ioppolo worked as a light technician in Chicago" Quote="Every skill that I needed to do my job I gained by working directly in the Knox Theatre Department." PublicationDate="20140824T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x12617" URL="profiles/deschamps-jason-15" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T19:42:42" CategoryIds="146|126|144|132|145|128|175|214" FileName="x12617.xml" Name="Deschamps, Jason '15" Title="Jason Deschamps '15" Abstract="Jason is studying biodiversity, land use, and the environment at University of Paris." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/deschamps-jason-80591.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majors in Environmental Studies and International Relations" MainImageAltText="Jason Deschamps at Commencement rehearsal." Quote="I interned at the Wild Chimpanzee Foundation in West Africa." PublicationDate="20140824T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x44025" URL="profiles/jutting-jaclynn-00" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T17:56:22" CategoryIds="134|136|128|162|189|214" FileName="x44025.xml" Name="Jutting, Jaclynn '00" Title="Jaclynn Jutting '00" Abstract="Jaclynn is an award-winning freelance director and teaching artist who was recently named as a Fellow at the Tennessee Playwrights Studio." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/JaclynnJutting.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majors in Creative Writing and Theatre" MainImageAltText="Jacob Plummer '00 in Knox College's Seymour Library" Quote="&quot;It felt like I could do theatre at Knox. That's what appealed to me. I also think it seemed like a place of great intellectual rigor, and I was very hungry for that. &quot;" PublicationDate="20161208T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x46001" URL="profiles/moo-dave-00" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T17:58:25" CategoryIds="134|126|144|132|128|161|179|263|214" FileName="x46001.xml" Name="Moo, Dave '00" Title="Dave Moo '00" Abstract="His first job after graduation landed him in Shanghai, China, via St. Louis, but a career change led him around the world as a U.S. Foreign Service officer. " MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/moo-dave00.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majored in math and computer science" MainImageAltText="Dave Moo, Class of 2000" Quote="For a job in the foreign service, &quot;it helps to be well read and understand how to approach new situations and be comfortable in different environments with people from all over the world.&quot; " PublicationDate="20220124T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30498" URL="profiles/hemby-caitlin-16" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T19:20:56" CategoryIds="126|156|219|214|159" FileName="x30498.xml" Name="Hemby, Caitlin '16" Title="Caitlin Hemby '16" Abstract="Caitlin is attending veterinary school at the University of Illinois. " MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/hemby-caitilin-60032.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Biology, Minor in Chinese" MainImageAltText="Hemby is attending veterinary school at the University of Illinois. " Quote="Knox is truly a place that takes you by surprise." PublicationDate="20180816T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x39866" URL="profiles/cheney-sadie-21" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T18:09:58" CategoryIds="126|144|132|128|163|219|214|177|171" FileName="x39866.xml" Name="Cheney, Sadie '21" Title="Sadie Cheney '21" Abstract="Sadie studied in the Netherlands, Poland, Germany, and the Czech Republic while also pursuing independent research." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2020/SadieCheney21.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Gender &amp; Women's Studies, Minors in Journalism and Dance" MainImageAltText="Sadie Cheney '21 pictured on their study abroad program in which students studied throughout Europe." Quote="&quot;I wanted to give a voice to people that don’t really get a voice within publications and within discourse.&quot;" PublicationDate="20200409T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x45228" URL="profiles/stephenson-zachary-06" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T15:44:00" CategoryIds="147|146|134|126|144|139|132|129|230|142|128|232|214|177|972" FileName="x45228.xml" Name="Stephenson, Zachary '06" Title="Zachary Stephenson '06" Abstract="Zachary Stephenson ’06 served on Student Senate for four years; now, he’s a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives." MainImage="/media/Alumni/2021-22/Seconding%20Speech.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Self-Designed Major in Public Policy Analysis, Minor in Journalism " Image="/media/Alumni/2021-22/205038_503881301297_7931_n.jpg" MainImageAltText="Zachary Stephenson '06 in the Minnseota statehouse." Quote="&quot;By giving me the freedom to do what I was passionate about, Knox really set the stage for me to have some amazing experiences after I graduated. I love Knox and I can't say enough good things about it.&quot;" PublicationDate="20210209T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30295" URL="profiles/stemple-kati-16" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T19:38:57" CategoryIds="192|126|170|175|214|229" FileName="x30295.xml" Name="Stemple, Kati '16" Title="Kati Stemple '16" Abstract="Kati is serving in Morocco as a community service volunteer with the Peace Corps Program." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/18699820_10213475119695748_7341727772443526674_n.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in International Relations, Minor in French" MainImageAltText="Kati Stemple '16 is in Morocco serving for the Peace Corps." Quote="I pursued interests that I didn’t even know I had." PublicationDate="20160630T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x34470" URL="profiles/liang-nellie-19" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T20:14:19" CategoryIds="176|214|229" FileName="x34470.xml" Name="Liang, Nellie '19" Title="Nellie Liang" Abstract="While studying abroad in Japan, Nellie practiced Japanese sword fighting, attended festivals, and watched firework shows on campus." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Students/Nellie-Liang.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Asian Studies, Minor in Social Service" MainImageAltText="Nellie Liang studying abroad in Japan." Quote="&quot;Study abroad is important because you dive into cultural engagment, language and the beauty of making memories.&quot;" PublicationDate="20180219T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x36217" URL="profiles/volpe-julia-19" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20251206T09:24:09" CategoryIds="192|218|150|174|217|214|229" FileName="x36217.xml" Name="Volpe, Julia '19" Title="Julia Volpe '19" Abstract="This summer, Julia spent her fourth study abroad experience in Brazil as an international volunteer." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Students/volpe-julia.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in International Studies, minor in Anthropology and Sociology" MainImageAltText="Bryan attended the University of Iowa College of Medicine" Quote="All of my study abroad experiences have shaped my future." PublicationDate="20180918T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30333" URL="profiles/weller-monica-18" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T18:58:34" CategoryIds="126|144|139|131|176|175|214|229|171|220" FileName="x30333.xml" Name="Weller, Monica '18" Title="Monica Weller '18" Abstract="Monica works as an English Teaching Assistant in Mongolia through a Fulbright Fellowship." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/Weller-Monica.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in International Relations, Minors in Japanese and Gender &amp; Women's Studies" MainImageAltText="Monica Weller is an English Teaching Assistant in Mongolia." Quote="My experiences at Knox are what made me a viable candidate for Fulbright." 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" Quote="&quot;Engaging in experiential learning experiences has affected my life during and after Knox&quot;" PublicationDate="20190131T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x34289" URL="profiles/hickey-caroline-18" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T18:52:23" CategoryIds="147|134|126|144|139|133|142|150|214|229" FileName="x34289.xml" Name="Hickey, Caroline '18" Title="Caroline Hickey '18" Abstract="Studying abroad three times as a Knox student helped Caroline obtain a research and human rights advocacy internship in Washington, D.C." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Students/caroline-hickey.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Self Designed Major in Middle East and North African Studies, Minors in Studio Art and Anthropology &amp; Sociology" MainImageAltText="Caroline at Stonehenge during her study abroad program in London." Quote="Because I self-designed my major, studying abroad allowed me to broaden my horizons with class options." 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" Quote="&quot;At Knox, you can be whoever you want to be, do whatever you want to do and we are going to help you.&quot;" PublicationDate="20220120T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x34420" URL="profiles/gerash-halle-19" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T20:18:59" CategoryIds="138|146|134|126|219|263|190|214|171" FileName="x34420.xml" Name="Gerash, Halle '19" Title="Halle Gerash" Abstract="Halle travelled and studied in four different European countries during her four-month study abroad program." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Students/halle-gerash.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Gender and Women's Studies, Minor in Social Service" MainImageAltText="Halle Gerash on the river near Old Town Square in Prague." Quote="Study abroad gave me more confidence and allowed me to gain new perspectives about what I learned in the classroom." 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MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2019/Guate-school.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Double major in Spanish and Anthropology &amp; Sociology" MainImageAltText="Hannah was enrolled in the Knox PC Prep program before serving in the Peace Corps in Guatemala" Quote="&quot;The mixture of the coursework, volunteer work, and study abroad gave me actual experiences to talk about during my Peace Corps interview, and to refer back to when I was a volunteer.&quot;" PublicationDate="20190123T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x36959" URL="profiles/chang-cara-19" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T20:16:38" CategoryIds="138|133|175|214|229|171" FileName="x36959.xml" Name="Chang, Cara '19" Title="Cara Chang" Abstract="Cara studied European politics and gender studies in Prague, Czech Republic." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2019/cara-c.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in International Relations, Minor in Gender &amp; Women’s Studies" MainImageAltText="Cara explored her interest in politics and gender issues in Prague, Czech Republic. " Quote="I'm used to having a set plan but Knox put me in a position to question my beliefs about myself and the world." PublicationDate="20190215T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x38130" URL="profiles/bainbridge-elliot-21" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T18:08:42" CategoryIds="264|138|133|131|157|165|214|220" FileName="x38130.xml" Name="Bainbridge, Elliot '21" Title="Elliot Bainbridge '21" Abstract="Elliot interned at the Economist Intelligence Unit in London, where he learned to use and refine economic forecasting models." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2019/bainbridge-elliot-70656.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Economics, Minors in Statistics and Business Management" MainImageAltText="Elliot worked with economic forecast models at the Economic Intelligence Unit in Canary Wharf, London." Quote="Economics is something that I am really interested in, and Knox professors keep pushing you to grow both inside and outside of the classroom. " PublicationDate="20190911T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x38558" URL="profiles/stam-lola-21" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T18:19:26" CategoryIds="138|133|150|162|168|214|229" FileName="x38558.xml" Name="Stam, Lola '21" Title="Lola Stam '21" Abstract="Lola visited historic sites and excavated bones, pots, and more through a field archeology program in Jordan." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/Lola_Stam1.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Anthropology and Sociology, Minors in Creative Writing and Environmental Studies" Image="/images/News/OldNews/Stam_Lola.jpg" MainImageAltText="Lola Stam '21 in Tell Dhiban, Jordan through a field archaeology program." Quote="The most valuable thing for me was the feeling of unmasking history and having the opportunity to bring back an object back into the world." PublicationDate="20191031T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x39278" URL="profiles/mcneal-angela-16" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T19:35:50" CategoryIds="147|138|133|128|150|163|214" FileName="x39278.xml" Name="McNeal, Angela '16" Title="Angela McNeal '16" Abstract="As a Knox student, McNeal started an after-school dance program for at-risk students and performed at the Kennedy Center." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2019/Angela_Mcneal.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Self-Designed Major in Dance &amp; Community Engagement, Minor in Anthropology " MainImageAltText="Angela is pursuing a master’s degree in recreation administration at Illinois State University. " Quote="I would say every single dance experience, big or small, has played a part in shaping who I am. " PublicationDate="20200121T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x39659" URL="profiles/oelklaus-cyan-21" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T18:17:50" CategoryIds="138|133|219|162|152|170|214" FileName="x39659.xml" Name="Oelklaus, Cyan '21" Title="Cyan Oelklaus '21" Abstract="Cyan’s study abroad program allowed her to explore storytelling and playwriting in an Irish setting, and find some direction in her career path. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2020/Cyan_Oelklaus_1.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Creative Writing, Minors in Studio Art and French" MainImageAltText="Cyan Oelklaus '21 studied creative writing in Dublin, Ireland through the Writer's Program." Quote="It was an excellent bonding experience for all of us writers and it opened our eyes to how we can be inspired wherever we find ourselves. " PublicationDate="20200317T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x39790" URL="profiles/swift-faeryn-22" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T19:30:27" CategoryIds="138|133|156|168|191|214" FileName="x39790.xml" Name="Swift, Faeryn '22" Title="Faeryn Swift " Abstract="Faeryn explored the interconnectedness of social and environmental issues, and experienced the rich biodiversity of Costa Rica during their study abroad term. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2020/Fay_Swift_1.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Environmental Science, Minors in Spanish and Biology" MainImageAltText="Fay Swift '21 was able to see firsthand the environmental issues and sustainability efforts in Costa Rica during her study abroad term. " Quote="I think my study abroad clarified for me a bit what I actually want to do. I know now that an office job is not something I can do. I want to be in the field making change." PublicationDate="20200406T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x45802" URL="profiles/cashdollar-kaitlyn-x45802" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250815T20:57:04" CategoryIds="138|133|129|230|142|219|215|214|229|195|160" FileName="x45802.xml" Name="Cashdollar, Kaitlyn" Title="Kaitlyn Cashdollar" Abstract="Kaitlyn is an enthusiastic learner who has made the best of the opportunities at Knox. " MainImage="a/23867" MajorMinorYear="Major in Classical Languages and Minor in Archaeology " Quote="During my Green Oaks experience, I met people I wouldn’t have expected to meet because we didn't have any classes or activities together on campus. It really gives you another perspective on what you are doing." PublicationDate="20230125T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x12621" URL="profiles/hutchcroft-kaitlin-15" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T19:44:14" CategoryIds="166|146|126|144|139|191|214" FileName="x12621.xml" Name="Hutchcroft, Kaitlin '15" Title="Kaitlin Hutchcroft '15" Abstract="Kaitlin's term studying abroad in Barcelona helped prepare her for a career in education. Today, she teaches English in Chile." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Students/Hutchcroft3-120.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Educational Studies and Spanish Double Major" MainImageAltText="Kaitlin Hutchcroft studied abroad in Barcelona" Quote="I love experiencing different cultures and ways of life." PublicationDate="20140824T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x22094" URL="profiles/quade-emily-07" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T15:36:49" CategoryIds="166|138|146|139|132|133|128|174|191|214|229" FileName="x22094.xml" Name="Quade, Emily '07" Title="Emily Quade '07" Abstract="At Knox, Emily discovered a passion for living abroad. Now, she teaches English as a second language and has lived all over the world." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/quade.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majors in International Studies and Education, Minor in Spanish" MainImageAltText="Emily Quade '07, TESOL Advisor for Fulbright Taiwan Foundation" Quote="At Knox, I gained a better understanding of what it means to be a citizen of the world." PublicationDate="20150901T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32747" URL="profiles/malec-emily-16" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T19:39:38" CategoryIds="180|147|166|134|126|144|132|176|128|167|263|214|154" FileName="x32747.xml" Name="Malec, Emily '16" Title="Emily Malec '16" Abstract="Emily's teaching and research experience have helped prepare her to teach abroad in South Korea through a Fulbright Fellowship." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Students/malec.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Asian Studies, Minor in English Literature and Linguistics" MainImageAltText="Emily Malec '16" Quote="Language is not as much of a barrier as we tend to think it is." PublicationDate="20170603T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32803" URL="profiles/boero-raeann-17" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T19:06:05" CategoryIds="166|126|144|176|128|168|214" FileName="x32803.xml" Name="Boero, Raeann '17" Title="Raeann Boero '17" Abstract="Raeann is teaching art and music in addition to English language in Malaysia as a Fulbright Fellow." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Students/raeann.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Anthropology &amp; Sociology, Minors in Environmental Studies and Japanese " MainImageAltText="Raeann Boero '17--a student who recently recieved a Fulbright Fellowship Award." Quote="These programs have taught me what it means to be a global citizen and how to be culturally sensitive and aware when traveling and living in other countries." PublicationDate="20170515T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x36493" URL="profiles/cohen-catherine-kiki-12" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T20:43:26" CategoryIds="249|192|166|126|132|191|263|225|214|229" FileName="x36493.xml" Name="Cohen, Catherine 'Kiki' '12" Title="Catherine 'Kiki' Cohen '12" Abstract="The Barcelona study abroad program sparked Catherine’s interest in studying overseas. Her most recent study was of language and culture in Azerbaijan as a Boren Fellow." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/Cohen.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majors in Spanish and Education" MainImageAltText="Catherine 'Kiki' Cohen '12" Quote="Knox definitely paved the way for me to do Peace Corps and then continue on to complete the Boren Fellowship." 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" Quote="&quot;It is important to study abroad because life is an open book waiting for people to fill it up with stories.&quot;" PublicationDate="20180205T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x40965" URL="profiles/rymer-leah-20" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T18:32:04" CategoryIds="138|146|126|144|132|133|128|130|150|127|175|214" FileName="x40965.xml" Name="Rymer, Leah '20" Title="Leah Rymer '20" Abstract="Leah is managing the campaign of Eva Putzova, a congressional candidate from Arizona. " MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/Leah-Rymer-%2720.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in International Relations; minor in Anthropology &amp; Sociology." Quote="&quot;I believe that my success in this role is a result of my time at Knox.&quot;" PublicationDate="20200626T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32694" URL="profiles/harned-charlie-16" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T19:19:15" CategoryIds="166|143|134|126|144|132|186|214" FileName="x32694.xml" Name="Harned, Charlie '16" Title="Charlie Harned '16" Abstract="Teaching abroad as a Fulbright fellow has furthered Charlie’s passion for education policy. " MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/charlie_1.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in political science" MainImageAltText="Charlie Harned '16 visiting Cadiz, Spain, during his teaching assistantship" Quote="I think it's important for policy-makers to understand the people and the systems that their policies will affect. " PublicationDate="20170424T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x34351" URL="profiles/loh-wei-an-joseph-18" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T19:57:09" CategoryIds="143|138|146|134|126|133|145|142|218|187|165|214" FileName="x34351.xml" Name="Loh Wei An, Joseph '18" Title="Joseph Loh Wei An" Abstract="While studying abroad in Sweden, Joseph was able to witness the Northern Lights, sail in the Baltic Sea, and picnic on the Archipelago Islands." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Students/Joseph-Loh.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majors in Economics and Psychology" MainImageAltText="Joseph on a kayak in Saltsjobaden, Stockholm, Sweden." Quote="&quot;You need to be comfortable with being by yourself in a foreign country to be able to understand yourself better.&quot;" PublicationDate="20180123T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x45617" URL="profiles/cashdollar-kaitlyn" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T14:24:33" CategoryIds="138|133|129|142|219|215|214|229|160" FileName="x45617.xml" Name="Cashdollar, Kaitlyn" Title="Kaitlyn Cashdollar" Abstract="Kaitlyn is an enthusiastic learner who has made the best of the opportunities at Knox. " MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Students/cashdollar_kaitlyn_24.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Classical Languages and Minor in Archaeology " MainImageAltText="Kaitlyn Cashdollar ’24" Quote="During my Green Oaks experience, I met people I wouldn’t have expected to meet because we didn't have any classes or activities together on campus. It really gives you another perspective on what you are doing." PublicationDate="20220411T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43796" URL="profiles/sugata-wakako-22" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T17:59:40" CategoryIds="264|146|134|126|144|133|145|129|748|208|161|215|179|175|214" FileName="x43796.xml" Name="Sugata, Wakako '22" Title="Wakako Sugata " Abstract="Wakako is one of the first Knox College students to major in data science. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2022/Sugata_Wakako_2.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Data Science Major, International Relations Major" MainImageAltText="Wakako with a white blouse and a black blazer stands in front of a brick building smiling" Quote="&quot;Knox provides us with numerous opportunities and resources to help us discover that.&quot;" PublicationDate="20220110T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x41289" URL="profiles/adeyemi-raph-21" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T18:07:39" CategoryIds="138|146|133|131|174|157|175|254|214|229" FileName="x41289.xml" Name="Adeyemi, Raph '21" Title="Raph Adeyemi '21" Abstract="Raph, who plays on the Prairie Fire men's soccer team, is interning with Verraki Partners, a Nigeria-based business solutions company." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Students/19-adeyemi-raphael-119360.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majors in Integrative Business &amp; Management and International Relations" MainImageAltText="Raph Adeyemi has an internship with a Nigeria-based business solutions company" Quote="&quot;I think dipping my toes into so many disciplines has allowed me to consider different perspectives when working.&quot;" PublicationDate="20200817T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x39487" URL="profiles/hughes-isaac-21" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T18:15:18" CategoryIds="138|133|168|191|184|214" FileName="x39487.xml" Name="Hughes, Isaac '21" Title="Isaac Hughes '21" Abstract="Isaac’s study abroad in Valparaíso, Chile, exposed him to the country’s political history and immersed him in its unique culture. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2020/Hughes_Isaac_2.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Environmental Studies and Philosophy" Image="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2020/Hughes_Isaac.jpg" MainImageAltText="Isaac Hughes '21 studied abroad in Chile, and immersed himself in the country's history and culture." Quote="For over a week, I was whisked away to different family barbecues, danced the traditional Cueca, and witnessed the extreme pride that citizens have for their country. " PublicationDate="20200225T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43795" URL="profiles/anna-casey-12" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T20:39:40" CategoryIds="257|138|146|139|132|133|129|128|232|250|191|175|214|177" FileName="x43795.xml" Name="Anna Casey '12" Title="Anna Casey '12" Abstract="Anna found a journalism career that nurtures her curiosity about people and the world." 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" MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2020/Pieler_Einar.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majors in Music and Anthropology &amp; Sociology" Image="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2020/Einar-Pieler-2.jpg" MainImageAltText="Einar Pieler '21 studied and taught music during his time abroad in Milan, Italy." Quote="I realized that the two most impactful moments for me were my time in Italy as a composer, something I was already interested in, but also as a teacher, which was something I didn't foresee. " PublicationDate="20200228T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x38678" URL="profiles/jimenez-mikko-15" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T19:45:48" CategoryIds="138|133|128|156|232|219|168|214" FileName="x38678.xml" Name="Jimenez, Mikko '15" Title="Mikko Jimenez '15" Abstract="Mikko’s interest in ecology and birding started at Knox, and followed him into his career as an outreach biologist. 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PublicationDate="20130515T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8504" URL="news/knox-graduate-caitlin-muelder-revising-play-on-amelia-earhart" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="126|136|132|128|189" FileName="x8504.xml" Name="Knox Graduate Caitlin Muelder Revising Play on Amelia Earhart" Title="Knox Graduate Caitlin Muelder Revising Play on Amelia Earhart" Abstract="The continuing search for Amelia Earhart only adds to the legend of the aviator who disappeared 75 years ago, according to Caitlin Muelder, an actor and Knox College graduate who has written and performed a one-woman show about Earhart." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/muelder-earhart-2f.jpg" PublicationDate="20120726T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8507" URL="news/summer-internship-spotlight-ashley-wolfgang" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="126|144|220" FileName="x8507.xml" Name="Summer Internship Spotlight: Ashley Wolfgang" Title="Summer Internship Spotlight: Ashley Wolfgang" Abstract="Ashley Wolfgang '14 is a summer intern at Clear Channel Communications in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she writes for the online news blogs for four stations and covers breaking entertainment news." MainImage="/images/News/2012/07/Ashley_Wolfgang_Photo.jpg" PublicationDate="20120724T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8188" URL="news/a-little-farther-brings-alumni-closer-to-favorite-professor" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:04" CategoryIds="126|132" FileName="x8188.xml" Name="A Little Farther Brings Alumni Closer to Favorite Professor" Title="&quot;A Little Farther&quot; Brings Alumni Closer to Favorite Professor" Abstract="The book may be called &quot;A Little Farther,&quot; but compiling the works of Sam Moon brought three alumni a little closer to their favorite Knox professor." PublicationDate="20131004T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8190" URL="news/four-knox-writers-appear-in-best-american-essays-collection" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:05" CategoryIds="134|126|139|167" FileName="x8190.xml" Name="Four Knox Writers Appear in Best American Essays Collection" Title="Four Knox Writers Appear in Best American Essays Collection" Abstract="The work of four Knox College writers, covering a variety of topics -- from Elvis Presley to gravity -- has been honored by The Best American Essays 2013, a collection that showcases the best writing of the year." PublicationDate="20131004T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x22453" URL="news/theatre-performance-of-the-island-of-slaves-by-marivaux" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="134|126|136|189" FileName="x22453.xml" Name="Theatre Performance of The Island of Slaves by Marivaux" Title="18th-Century Comedy, 21st-Century Relevance" Abstract="Knox College presents a 300-year-old French play, The Island of Slaves by Pierre Marivaux, that explores economic and social power relations still relevant in today's world." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/island-of-slaves-79957.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College students rehearsing The Island of Slaves by Pierre Marivaux" PublicationDate="20151022T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x28958" URL="news/knox-college-graduate-bollywood-star-vir-das-us-tour" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="134|126|136|132|128|189" FileName="x28958.xml" Name="Knox College Graduate Bollywood Star Vir Das U.S. Tour" Title="Rave Reviews for U.S. Comedy Debut of Knox Grad Vir Das" Abstract="Bollywood star Vir Das tours U.S. comedy clubs" MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/vir-das-31st-october.jpg" MainImageAltText="Three views of Vir Das, as a Knox student, publicity photo, and poster for the film 31st October." PublicationDate="20151207T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x29692" URL="news/new-plays-festival-2016" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:29" CategoryIds="134|126|136|132|189" FileName="x29692.xml" Name="New Plays Festival 2016" Title="Knox College New Plays Festival 2016" Abstract="Every week in April and May, the Knox College Theatre Department's New Plays Festival presents new works, new playwrights, new directors, presented in Studio Theatre" MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/new-plays-festival-2013-14847.jpg" MainImageAltText="Rehearsal of a work in Knox College's New Plays Festival" PublicationDate="20160405T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30201" URL="news/phi-beta-kappa-induction-knox-college-2016" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="126" FileName="x30201.xml" Name="Phi Beta Kappa Induction Knox College 2016" Title="Phi Beta Kappa Inducts 35 New Members" Abstract="The Knox College chapter of Phi Beta Kappa inducts 35 students on June 4, 2016." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/phi-beta-kappa-2016-40034.jpg" MainImageAltText="Photo ID - News Image Template 2016 1" PublicationDate="20160615T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x31381" URL="news/knox-college-theatre-presents-the-nether" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:37" CategoryIds="134|126|136|189" FileName="x31381.xml" Name="Knox College Theatre Presents The Nether" Title="Knox College Theatre Presents &quot;The Nether&quot;" Abstract="Knox College Theatre presents &quot;The Nether,&quot; by Jennifer Haley, Wednesday through Saturday, November 2-5, in Harbach Theatre, Ford Center for the Fine Arts." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/the-nether-36070.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College students rehearse &quot;The Nether,&quot; performed NOv. 2-5 2016 in Harbach Theatre." PublicationDate="20161027T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x35633" URL="news/knox-faculty-awarded-tenure" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="126" FileName="x35633.xml" Name="Knox Faculty Awarded Tenure" Title="Knox Faculty Awarded Tenure" Abstract="William Hope, anthropology-sociology, and Helen Hoyt '01, chemistry, were awarded tenure and promoted to the rank of associate professor." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/hopehoyt.jpg" MainImageAltText="Associate Professors William Hope and Helen Hoyt" PublicationDate="20180709T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x35705" URL="news/knox-faculty-receives-fulbright-scholar-fellowship" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="126|135|173" FileName="x35705.xml" Name="Knox Faculty Receives Fulbright Scholar Fellowship" Title="Knox Faculty Receives Fulbright Scholar Fellowship" Abstract="Associate Professor of History Emre Sencer's Fellowship will take him to National University Odessa Law Academy in Odessa, Ukraine." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/sencer-emre-178970.jpg" MainImageAltText="Associate Professor of History Emre Sencer" PublicationDate="20180711T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43823" URL="news/abolition-for-all-time-humanities-lab-to-be-funded-by-mellon-grant" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:21" CategoryIds="126|144" FileName="x43823.xml" Name="“Abolition for All Time” Humanities Lab to be Funded by Mellon Grant" Title="“Abolition for All Time” Humanities Lab to be Funded by Mellon Grant" Abstract="Knox College awarded a $1.2 million grant to promote curricular innovation in the humanities through renewed study of the College’s history and legacy. " MainImage="/images/News/2022/01/students-outside-38675.jpg" MainImageAltText="Student outside Alumni Hall at " PublicationDate="20220126T21:34:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8153" URL="news/three-knox-faculty-named-to-endowed-professorships" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:05" CategoryIds="146|134|126|139|167|191|173" FileName="x8153.xml" Name="Three Knox Faculty Named to Endowed Professorships" Title="Three Knox Faculty Named to Endowed Professorships" Abstract="Catherine Denial, Karen Kampwirth, and Rob Smith are recognized for their distinguished teaching, scholarship, and service to Knox." PublicationDate="20131119T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8003" URL="news/in-business-students-act-as-consultants-to-produce-economic-analysis" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="146|134|126|157|165" FileName="x8003.xml" Name="In Business: Students Act as Consultants to Produce Economic Analysis" Title="In Business: Students Act as Consultants to Produce Economic Analysis" Abstract="Four seniors volunteer their time and talents to design, research, and write an in-depth examination of a non-profit agency's economic impact on the community." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/kccdd-survey-students-a-60282.jpg" PublicationDate="20140717T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x29993" URL="news/design-minor" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:29" CategoryIds="134|126|136|152|153|177" FileName="x29993.xml" Name="Design Minor" Title="Knox Adds Minor in Design" Abstract="New art building, student interest, and faculty with award-winning professional experience in the field help make new minor a reality." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/design-class-2016-26854.jpg" MainImageAltText="Visiting Assistant Professor of Art Tim Stedman discusses typography with a student during class." PublicationDate="20160509T20:45:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8144" URL="news/computer-programming-students-make-strong-showing-in-contest" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:29" CategoryIds="134|126|145|161|135" FileName="x8144.xml" Name="Computer Programming Students Make Strong Showing in Contest" Title="Computer Programming Students Make Strong Showing in Contest" Abstract="Knox's Team X-Ray places second among 15 liberal arts colleges that competed in an intense regional contest involving programming teams from colleges and universities in five states." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/computer-program-team-aa-49431.jpg" MainImageAltText="Computer programming students placed second among 15 liberal arts colleges in an intense regional contest." PublicationDate="20131203T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8076" URL="news/computer-robot-competition-expands-to-new-territory" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:30" CategoryIds="134|126|145|161" FileName="x8076.xml" Name="Computer Robot Competition Expands to New Territory" Title="Computer Robot Competition Expands to New Territory" Abstract="Computer robots built and programmed by Knox College students are exploring new territory and more complex tasks, showcased in the 12th annual Sumo Robot Competition, held recently on campus." MainImage="/images/Department_Images/computer-robots-2014-87920.jpg" PublicationDate="20140325T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x33022" URL="news/knox-college-elects-new-trustees" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="259|257|134|126|132|238|158|150|165|149" FileName="x33022.xml" Name="Knox College Elects New Trustees" Title="Knox College Elects Five New Trustees" Abstract="Barbara Baird Holowka '73, John Lawler '88, Laurence Msall '84, and John Straus Jr. '73 selected as general trustees. Derek Papp '01 selected as alumni trustee." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/old-main-3c062d8_h.jpg" MainImageAltText="Old Main" PublicationDate="20170705T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8526" URL="news/summer-internship-spotlight-sterling-kowalski" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:45" CategoryIds="126|145|187|157|220" FileName="x8526.xml" Name="Summer Internship Spotlight: Sterling Kowalski" Title="Summer Internship Spotlight: Sterling Kowalski" Abstract="Sterling Kowalski is a research assistant at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. He was raised right here in Galesburg and is currently a junior. Sterling is majoring in psychology with a business minor." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/Kowalski_photo-1.jpg" PublicationDate="20120712T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x28996" URL="news/creepiness-research" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="134|126|132|145|128|187|135" FileName="x28996.xml" Name="Creepiness Research" Title="Research Defines &quot;Creepiness&quot;" Abstract="While we all may have our own ideas of what makes someone “creepy,” research at Knox is the first to clearly define how we decide who’s creepy." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/Creepy-skriker-costume-598a.jpg" MainImageAltText="Research at Knox found men to be more likely to be perceived as creepy." PublicationDate="20151111T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8075" URL="news/pitcher-studies-physics-of-curve-ball" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:55" CategoryIds="134|126|131|145|185" FileName="x8075.xml" Name="Pitcher Studies Physics of Curve Ball" Title="Pitcher Studies Physics of Curve Ball" Abstract="An all-conference pitcher, Nate Grady already knew the &quot;how&quot; of the curve ball. Now the physics major knows details of the science involved, after studying the pitch in his Physics of Sports class." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/physics-sports-aa-98037.jpg" MainImageAltText="Students in the Physics of Sports class examined a variety of athletic activities, such as why a curve ball curves." PublicationDate="20140326T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8520" URL="news/allison-book-examines-ecological-restoration" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:30" CategoryIds="126|145|156|135" FileName="x8520.xml" Name="Allison Book Examines Ecological Restoration" Title="Faculty Member's Book Examines Ecological Restoration" Abstract="Environmental ideas that we thought we understood, such as &quot;natural,&quot; need to be re-examined in light of of human history and climate change, according to a new book on ecological restoration, by Knox College biology professor Stuart Allison." MainImage="/images/News/2012/07/allison-green-oaks-13104.jpg" PublicationDate="20120716T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8130" URL="news/knox-faculty-and-staff-in-2013-audubon-christmas-bird-count" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:30" CategoryIds="213|126|145|156|135" FileName="x8130.xml" Name="Knox Faculty and Staff in 2013 Audubon Christmas Bird Count" Title="Birds I View" Abstract="Biologist James Mountjoy and colleagues at Knox talk about their participation in, and love for, the annual Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count, conducted in mid-December in rural Knox County." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2013/mountjoy-bird-census-19230.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College biologist James Mountjoy during the Audubon Christmas Bird Count." PublicationDate="20131223T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x29234" URL="news/new-president-of-shedd-aquarium" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="126|132|145|156" FileName="x29234.xml" Name="New President of Shedd Aquarium" Title="Biochemistry Alumna Named President of Shedd Aquarium" Abstract="Bridget Coughlin '94 will lead Chicago's most visited cultural attraction and a national leader in animal care, conservation education, and marine research." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/coughlin.jpg" MainImageAltText="KnoxPix 2015" PublicationDate="20160112T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8037" URL="news/rachel-abarbanell-02-moves-ahead-in-hollywood-film-tv-industry" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="146|134|126|136|139|132|128|167|162|165|189" FileName="x8037.xml" Name="Rachel Abarbanell ’02 Moves Ahead in Hollywood Film, TV Industry" Title="Rachel Abarbanell ’02 Moves Ahead in Hollywood Film, TV Industry" Abstract="Several years ago, this Knox College graduate headed to California with not much more than a pillow and a suitcase. Now, she is the President of Production at Lynda Obst Productions." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/Abarbanell-aa.jpg" PublicationDate="20140516T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8069" URL="news/students-earn-awards-in-nick-adams-short-story-contest" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:05" CategoryIds="126|162" FileName="x8069.xml" Name="Students Earn Awards in Nick Adams Short Story Contest" Title="Students Earn Awards in Nick Adams Short Story Contest" Abstract="Continuing Knox College's streak of success in the competition, Alex Zimay is a co-winner for her story, &quot;Infinite,&quot; and Kelly Clare receives an honorable mention for &quot;What Remains, These.&quot;" PublicationDate="20140403T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30265" URL="news/two-faculty-members-receive-tenure" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="134|126|139|132|156|162|135|189|236" FileName="x30265.xml" Name="Two Faculty Members Receive Tenure" Title="Two Faculty Members Receive Tenure" Abstract="Cyn Fitch and Jeff Grace are recognized for their career success and commitment to Knox. Linda Dybas  '64 is ​awarded emeritus status." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/tenure.jpg" MainImageAltText="Cyn Fitchand Jeff Grace were awarded tenure by the Board of Trustees. " PublicationDate="20160705T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30275" URL="news/knox-college-elects-five-new-trustees" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="134|126|139|132|156|162|135|189|236" FileName="x30275.xml" Name="Knox College Elects Five New Trustees" Title="Knox College Elects Five New Trustees" Abstract="Tony Etz '83, Daniel Spaulding '99, and Adam Vitale are new general trustees. Nyerere Billups Sr. '99 and Heather Kopec '10 will serve as alumni trustees." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/old-main-3c062d8_h.jpg" MainImageAltText="Old Main" PublicationDate="20160701T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x12630" URL="news/what-is-the-knox-community-reading-this-summer" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:30" CategoryIds="180|146|134|126|136|139|131|145|187|127|167|157|162|135|165|160" FileName="x12630.xml" Name="What Is the Knox Community Reading This Summer?" Title="What Is the Knox Community Reading This Summer?" Abstract="Faculty and staff members share some of the books they've been reading lately for their research or recreation." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/read-students-library-69474.jpg" PublicationDate="20140825T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8164" URL="news/renowned-classicist-stanley-lombardo-visits-knox" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:30" CategoryIds="134|126|139|160" FileName="x8164.xml" Name="Renowned Classicist Stanley Lombardo Visits Knox" Title="Renowned Classicist Stanley Lombardo Visits Knox" Abstract="Known for his plain, direct translations of ancient works, the scholar meets with students and reads from his translations of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/lombardo-stanley-26378.jpg" MainImageAltText="Stanley Lombardo, an internationally acclaimed translator of ancient and medieval poetry." PublicationDate="20131105T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8072" URL="news/travel-technology-blend-in-new-digital-storytelling-class" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:30" CategoryIds="134|126|135|214" FileName="x8072.xml" Name="Travel, Technology Blend in New 'Digital Storytelling' Class" Title="Travel, Technology Blend in New 'Digital Storytelling' Class" Abstract="Like many students who have studied abroad, Bekah Lauer felt challenged to explain the life-changing experience to others. A new class, Digital Storytelling, helps students overcome that challenge." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/argentina-aa-IMG1.jpg" MainImageAltText="Students who have participated in off-campus programs such as study abroad are creating short videos about their experiences in the Digital Storytelling class at Knox." PublicationDate="20140402T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8108" URL="news/alumni-inspire-students-change-lives-through-peace-corps" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:29" CategoryIds="192|126|206|214" FileName="x8108.xml" Name="Alumni Inspire Students, Change Lives Through Peace Corps" Title="Alumni Inspire Students, Change Lives Through Peace Corps" Abstract="Megan Butler and Kimberly Anderson recount their international service experiences to show students that anyone can make a positive impact on the lives of others." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/butler-peace-corps-aa-14145.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College alumni often enter the Peace Corps to serve others." PublicationDate="20140205T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8082" URL="news/knox-joins-national-initiative-to-boost-study-abroad-rates" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="126|214" FileName="x8082.xml" Name="Knox Joins National Initiative to Boost Study Abroad Rates" Title="Knox Joins National Initiative to Boost Study Abroad Rates" Abstract="&quot;Knox has long recognized the importance of global competency and cross-cultural awareness,&quot; says President Teresa Amott. As part of the national initiative, Knox pledges to increase its study abroad rate to 50 percent of students." MainImage="/images/Department_Images/Siena%20%2845%29.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College students Study Abroad in Italy" PublicationDate="20140312T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20080" URL="news/knox-meets-national-politics" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:29" CategoryIds="126|214" FileName="x20080.xml" Name="Knox Meets National Politics" Title="The Knox Student: Knox Meets National Politics" Abstract="In Scotland this fall, Knox students witnessed the historic independence referendum, while a Knox student in Barcelona experienced the passion of the Catalonian independence movement." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/morrissey-rachael-47211a.jpg" MainImageAltText="Rachael Morrissey and her host family in Barcelona." PublicationDate="20141008T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8028" URL="news/finals-projects-fun-conclude-spring-term" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="134|126|136|139|158|145|129|161|162|168|191|152" FileName="x8028.xml" Name="Finals, Projects, Fun Conclude Spring Term " Title="Finals, Projects, Fun Conclude Spring Term" Abstract="From explorations of the forest at Green Oaks to individual and group presentations, snapshots show the range of academic and recreational activities during the final week of Knox College's Spring Term 2014." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/spanish-class-students-39254.jpg" PublicationDate="20140605T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8038" URL="news/al-young-art-show-2014" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="134|126|136|129|152|153" FileName="x8038.xml" Name="Al Young Art Show 2014" Title="Al Young Art Show 2014" Abstract="More than 200 works of art were displayed as part of the Al Young Art Show, which culminated in the awarding of more than $3000 in prizes." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/Al_Young_awards_aa-140509_0118.jpg" PublicationDate="20140516T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8045" URL="news/growing-sustainability-students-raising-food-on-campus" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:29" CategoryIds="126|145|129|168" FileName="x8045.xml" Name="Growing Sustainability: Students Raising Food on Campus" Title="Growing Sustainability: Students Raising Food on Campus" Abstract="Earth Week 2014 wraps up with a festival and a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Knox College's first high tunnel, where tomatoes and other plants will be grown." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/High_Tunnel_Ribbon_Cutting-aa_140426_5065.jpg" PublicationDate="20140505T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8047" URL="news/knox-theatre-presents-comedy-drama-maple-and-vine" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:29" CategoryIds="134|126|136|129|189" FileName="x8047.xml" Name="Knox Theatre Presents Comedy Drama Maple and Vine" Title="Knox Theatre Presents Comedy-Drama Maple and Vine" Abstract="Knox College Theatre presents the comedy-drama Maple and Vine, by Jordan Harrison, directed by Neil Blackadder, professor of theatre, at 7:30 p.m., May 7 - 10, in Harbach Theatre." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/maple-and-vine-aa-42684.jpg" PublicationDate="20140502T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8055" URL="news/ceo-of-global-firm-offers-career-advice-to-knox-students" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="146|134|126|132|129|128|157" FileName="x8055.xml" Name="CEO of Global Firm Offers Career Advice to Knox Students" Title="CEO of Global Firm Offers Career Advice to Knox Students" Abstract="Margery Rosen Kraus '67, founder of APCO Worldwide, encourages students to be 'nimble' and open to learning new skills as they build careers in the global economy." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/kraus-margery-aa-32162.jpg" PublicationDate="20140428T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8062" URL="news/the-knox-student-newspaper-named-best-all-around-in-journalism-contest" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="146|134|126|129|177" FileName="x8062.xml" Name="The Knox Student Newspaper Named 'Best All-Around' in Journalism Contest" Title="The Knox Student Newspaper Named 'Best All-Around' in Journalism Contest" Abstract="The Knox Student wins first place among non-daily student newspapers in the regional Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence contest." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/TKS_aa-140416_00026.jpg" PublicationDate="20140417T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8011" URL="news/knox-students-inducted-to-phi-beta-kappa" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:13" CategoryIds="126|132|129" FileName="x8011.xml" Name="Knox Students Inducted to Phi Beta Kappa" Title="Knox Students Inducted to Phi Beta Kappa" Abstract="Thirty-three academically distinguished Knox College students have added their signatures to the century-old, leatherbound membership roster of the College's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/phi-beta-kappa-140992a.jpg" MainImageAltText="2014 Phi Beta Kappa initiation at Knox College." PublicationDate="20140702T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x29171" URL="news/knoxpix-2015" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="126|129" FileName="x29171.xml" Name="KnoxPix 2015" Title="KnoxPix 2015" Abstract="A year-end review of 250+ eye-catching campus photos from 2015 by the Knox PhotoCorps, the students and staff in the Knox College Office of Communications." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/knoxpix-2015a.jpg" MainImageAltText="KnoxPix 2015" PublicationDate="20151218T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x31987" URL="news/artist-in-residence-jeremy-lindberg-brings-new-dance-perspectives-to-knox" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:38" CategoryIds="134|126|144|136|129|163" FileName="x31987.xml" Name="Artist in Residence Jeremy Lindberg Brings New Dance Perspectives to Knox" Title=" Artist in Residence Jeremy Lindberg Brings New Dance Perspectives to Knox" Abstract="Lindberg offers Ballet and Spanish Dance workshops." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/lindberg-ballet-class-50737.jpg" MainImageAltText="Artist in Residence Jeremy Lindberg instructs a ballet class." PublicationDate="20170125T18:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x42962" URL="news/commencement-2021" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:39" CategoryIds="241|126|144|129" FileName="x42962.xml" Name="Commencement 2021" Title="Knox College Commencement 2021" Abstract="Knox awards degrees to about 230 students in first in-person Commencement exercises since 2019" MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/Commencement_2021-85963qq.jpg" Image="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/Commencement_2021-85779-CMS.jpg" MainImageAltText="A 2021 Knox graduate tosses a mortarboard in the air" PublicationDate="20210605T22:19:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8068" URL="news/knox-juniors-article-selected-for-book-on-feminist-scholar" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:29" CategoryIds="146|134|126|219|171" FileName="x8068.xml" Name="Knox Junior's Article Selected for Book on Feminist Scholar" Title="Knox Junior's Article Selected for Book on Feminist Scholar" Abstract="Joy Westerman '15, who studied abroad to examine gender and women's studies issues in Europe, co-authors an essay on Rosi Braidotti's theories. The piece appears in an upcoming anthology." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/westerman-joy-aa-50272.jpg" PublicationDate="20140404T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8527" URL="news/summer-research-spotlight-hatim-mustaly" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:45" CategoryIds="126|145|156|183|219" FileName="x8527.xml" Name="Summer Research Spotlight: Hatim Mustaly" Title="Summer Research Spotlight: Hatim Mustaly" Abstract="Hatim Mustaly, a senior from Mumbai, India, is working with marine peanut worms (Sipuncula) which are shown to regenerate after amputation, a possible model for studying the process of nerve regeneration." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/Hatim-1.jpg" PublicationDate="20120712T05:00:00" NoIndex="true" NoFollow="true" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8530" URL="news/summer-research-spotlight-andrei-papancea" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="146|126|144|145|161|219|194|165" FileName="x8530.xml" Name="Summer Research Spotlight: Andrei Papancea" Title="Summer Research Spotlight: Andrei Papancea" Abstract="Under the supervision of Professor David Bunde, senior Andrei Papancea's summer research involves learning parallel programming languages, developing educational materials, and evaluating how suitable they are for the classroom and actual applications." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/Papancea_Andrei-9650.jpg" PublicationDate="20120710T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8048" URL="news/knox-students-chosen-as-presenters-at-literature-conference" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:05" CategoryIds="126|136|139|219|167|162" FileName="x8048.xml" Name="Knox Students Chosen as Presenters at Literature Conference" Title="Knox Students Chosen as Presenters at Literature Conference" Abstract="Emily Rose Madden, Livia Mexias, Danica Lewis, and Camille Brown discussed their research at the University of St. Francis 23rd Annual English Language and Literature Conference." PublicationDate="20140502T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x40044" URL="news/biology-class-students-nurture-plants-while-developing-research-skills" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:21" CategoryIds="126|156|219" FileName="x40044.xml" Name="Biology Class Students Nurture Plants While Developing Research Skills" Title="Biology Class Students Nurture Plants While Developing Research Skills" Abstract="Seed kits provide students with opportunities to observe, conduct experiments, and develop skills needed for scientific research." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2020/EScriver20200502_171605.jpg" Image="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2020/KiKi-SeedlingsAllison.jpg" MainImageAltText="Eli Scriver '22 with at home growth kit" Quote="“This experience is a beautiful example of the adaptability of education.”—Eli Scriver '22" PublicationDate="20200507T14:48:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x41410" URL="news/independent-study-courses-enable-students-to-pursue-passion-centric-work" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:21" CategoryIds="126|144|129|219|263" FileName="x41410.xml" Name="Independent Study Courses Enable Students to Pursue “Passion-centric” Work" Title="Independent Study Courses Enable Students to Pursue “Passion-centric” Work" Abstract="By collaborating one-on-one with a sponsoring faculty member, students deeply explore topics that match their specific interests. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2020/Students_Studying_Library_Interior_12384.jpg" Image="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2020/Lily_Lauver_Letterpress_14155.jpg" MainImageAltText="Student studying in Seymour Library" PublicationDate="20201106T15:25:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x41774" URL="news/new-knox-primo-catalog-transforms-library-research-opportunities" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:21" CategoryIds="126|219|141" FileName="x41774.xml" Name="New Knox Primo Catalog Transforms Library Research Opportunities" Title="New Knox Primo Catalog Transforms Library Research Opportunities" Abstract="Students, faculty, or anyone else looking for books, journal articles, and other materials can search more easily and efficiently with the new resource." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2020/Seymour_Library_99464.jpg" MainImageAltText="A student explores Seymour Library's resources and services, including Knox Primo." PublicationDate="20201112T20:31:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x42867" URL="news/2021-macksey-symposium" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:55" CategoryIds="126|144|128|219" FileName="x42867.xml" Name="2021 Macksey Symposium" Title="Record Number of Knox Students Present Research at National Humanities Conference" Abstract="Eight students presented their original research at the only national conference for humanities undergraduates." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/violent-outburst-98608.jpg" MainImageAltText="Marion Frank '21, one of eight students to present at the Macksey Symposium, directs a production of &quot;The Violent Outburst that Drew Me to You&quot; in 2019." PublicationDate="20210507T15:19:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8150" URL="news/can-time-traveling-superheroes-pass-test" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="134|126|136|142|189" FileName="x8150.xml" Name="Can Time-Traveling Superheroes Pass Test?" Title="Can Time-Traveling Superheroes Pass Test?" Abstract="Finals and term projects can be more than tests and papers, as Knox College faculty make engaging assignments and exams -- including design your own superhero -- to evaluate student academic achievements." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/theatre-design-class-aa-96327.jpg" MainImageAltText="Engaging projects and exams wrap up the end of the academic term." PublicationDate="20131121T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x42963" URL="news/commencement-2021/dr-ngozi-o-ezike-honorary-degree" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="126|144|129|142|128|156|219" FileName="x42963.xml" Name="Dr. Ngozi O. Ezike Honorary Degree" Title="Dr. Ngozi O. Ezike Receives Honorary Degree" Abstract="As director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, Dr. Ezike has been at the forefront of the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic" MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/Director-Ngozi-Ezike-headshot900x600-cms.jpg" MainImageAltText="Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health" PublicationDate="20210605T15:19:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x42964" URL="news/commencement-2021/tom-rivett-carnac-honorary-degree" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:14" CategoryIds="126|144|129|142|128|156|219" FileName="x42964.xml" Name="Tom Rivett-Carnac Honorary Degree" Title="Tom Rivett-Carnac Receives Honorary Degree" Abstract="This key architect of the Paris Climate Agreement is co-founder of Global Optimism, an advocacy organization that works to reduce greenhouse gas emissions" MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/Tom-Rivett-Carnac---Credit-Ivan-Weiss_900x600.jpg" MainImageAltText="Tom Rivett-Carnac photographed by Ivan Weiss" PublicationDate="20210605T15:19:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x42965" URL="news/commencement-2021/jennifer-lippincott-schwartz-honorary-degree" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:14" CategoryIds="126|144|129|142|128|156|219" FileName="x42965.xml" Name="Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz Honorary Degree" Title="Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz Receives Honorary Degree" Abstract="The pioneering biologist helped develop new imaging techniques that have transformed our understanding of how molecules move within cells" MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/JLS-janelia2_900x600.jpg" MainImageAltText="Dr. Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz" PublicationDate="20210605T15:19:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x42967" URL="news/commencement-2021/remarks-from-dr-ngozi-o-ezike-to-the-class-of-2021" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:14" CategoryIds="126|144|129|142|128|156|219" FileName="x42967.xml" Name="Remarks from Dr. Ngozi O. Ezike to the Class of 2021" Title="Remarks from Dr. Ngozi O. Ezike to the Class of 2021" Abstract="&quot;You are your ancestors' wildest dreams,&quot; the director of the Illinois Department of Public Health told Knox's Class of 2021." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/Director-Ngozi-Ezike-headshot900x600-cms.jpg" MainImageAltText="Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health" PublicationDate="20210605T15:19:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x42968" URL="news/commencement-2021/remarks-to-the-class-of-2021-from-tom-rivett-carnac" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:14" CategoryIds="126|144|129|142|128|156|219" FileName="x42968.xml" Name="Remarks to the Class of 2021 from Tom Rivett-Carnac" Title="Remarks to the Class of 2021 from Thomas Rivett-Carnac" Abstract="&quot;The moment we find ourselves in ... also has all the makings of the best adventure story ever told.&quot;" MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/Tom-Rivett-Carnac---Credit-Ivan-Weiss_900x600.jpg" MainImageAltText="Tom Rivett-Carnac photographed by Ivan Weiss" PublicationDate="20210605T15:19:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x42969" URL="news/commencement-2021/remarks-to-the-class-of-2021-from-dr-jennifer-lippincott-schwartz" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:14" CategoryIds="126|144|129|142|128|156|219" FileName="x42969.xml" Name="Remarks to the Class of 2021 from Dr. Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz" Title="Remarks to the Class of 2021 from Dr. Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz" Abstract="&quot;Patience is a virtue. ... it may require years of dedication to develop the necessary expertise and sense of judgment to develop truly novel ideas.&quot; " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/JLS-janelia2_900x600.jpg" MainImageAltText="Dr. Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz" PublicationDate="20210605T15:19:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30000" URL="news/knox-alumni-friends-faculty-travel-to-cuba" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:30" CategoryIds="134|126|132|230|142|218|162" FileName="x30000.xml" Name="Knox Alumni, Friends, Faculty Travel to Cuba" Title="Knox Alumni, Friends, Faculty Travel to Cuba" Abstract="The Knox College Office of Alumni Relations organizes a trip focusing on the culture and people of Cuba, as well as the life of Ernest Hemingway." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/cuba-IMG_0071.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox Alumni, Friends, Faculty Travel to Cuba" PublicationDate="20160505T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30082" URL="news/honoring-shakespeare-and-cervantes-400-years-later" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="181|180|134|126|144|139|230|142|218|167|191|263" FileName="x30082.xml" Name="Honoring Shakespeare and Cervantes, 400 Years Later" Title="Honoring Shakespeare and Cervantes, 400 Years Later" Abstract="Knox College students and faculty celebrate the lives and literary works of authors Miguel Cervantes and William Shakespeare." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/CervantesTalk.jpg" PublicationDate="20160622T20:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x41662" URL="news/inspiring-and-joyful-virtual-learning" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:54" CategoryIds="126|144|230|142|128|844" FileName="x41662.xml" Name="Inspiring and Joyful Virtual Learning" Title="Environmental Studies Professor Aspires to Make Virtual Learning “Inspiring and Joyful”" Abstract="Ben Farrer works hard to bring the energy and unpredictability of Knox's in-person classes to his video lectures for remote students." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2020/NEWS-Farrer_ENVS246_Environment_And_Apocalypse_22391.jpg" Image="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2020/NEWS-Farrer_Screenshot.jpg" MainImageAltText="Ben Farrer observes as students in his winter 2020 course, Environment and Apocalypse, as they practice suturing wounds on a banana." PublicationDate="20201104T16:17:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x42424" URL="news/knox-students-start-planning-their-fifth-year-for-free" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:39" CategoryIds="126|144|230|844" FileName="x42424.xml" Name="Knox Students Start Planning Their “Fifth Year for Free”" Title="Knox Students Look Forward to Their “Fifth Year for Free”" Abstract="For seniors whose plans were disrupted by the pandemic, a fifth year is an opportunity to make up for lost time and to expand their academic horizons" MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/Campus_Students_Studying_15240.jpg" MainImageAltText="A lone student walks past the Amott Learning Commons in SMC as sunlight streams in behind him." PublicationDate="20210407T13:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x45113" URL="news/four-faculty-promoted-in-2022" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:21" CategoryIds="126|144|230|142|135" FileName="x45113.xml" Name="Four Faculty Promoted in 2022" Title="Four Faculty Members Promoted in 2022" Abstract="Four Knox faculty members received promotions, effective September 1, 2022. " MainImage="/images/News/2022/09/fourfaculty.jpg" MainImageAltText="Clockwise l to r: Kathleen Ridlon, Nicholas Regiacorte, Mark Holmes, Todd Heidt " PublicationDate="20220914T06:47:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x12384" URL="news/knox-named-sierra-club-cool-school" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="126|144|168|217" FileName="x12384.xml" Name="Knox Named Sierra Club &quot;Cool School&quot;" Title="Knox Named Sierra Club &quot;Cool School&quot;" Abstract="Knox College has been selected for the Sierra Club's 2014 list of &quot;Cool Schools.&quot;" MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/High_Tunnel_140811_54121.jpg" PublicationDate="20140825T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8017" URL="news/moving-toward-waste-free-move-out" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="126|129|168|217" FileName="x8017.xml" Name="Moving Toward Waste Free Move-Out" Title="Moving Toward Waste Free Move-Out" Abstract="There's a lot less trash in dumpsters when Knox students leave campus, as a year-end initiative is recovering tons of items annually for recycling or reuse by campus and community groups." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/residence-recycling-aa-10072.jpg" MainImageAltText="Students check dumpsters during a year-end recycling campaign." PublicationDate="20140616T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8134" URL="news/knox-professor-awarded-grant-for-green-chemistry-research" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="126|158|145|142|155|179|135|217" FileName="x8134.xml" Name="Knox Professor Awarded Grant for 'Green Chemistry' Research" Title="Knox Professor Awarded Grant for Green Chemistry Research" Abstract="Knox students are working with Chemistry Professor Helen Hoyt '01 to create chemical products in a way that is more environmentally sustainable." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/supej-michael-aa-42446.jpg" MainImageAltText="Students are working with Chemistry Professor Helen Hoyt to create chemical products in a way that is more environmentally sustainable." PublicationDate="20131213T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8200" URL="news/veague-investment-pays-it-forward" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="126|132|145|128|168|217" FileName="x8200.xml" Name="Veague Investment Pays it Forward" Title="Veague Investment Pays it Forward" Abstract="When the son of Rick ’79 and Anne Johnson Veague ’80 was able to jumpstart his career in environmental advocacy thanks, in part, to the sponsored internship he received as a Knox student, the Veagues wanted to make the opportunity available to other Knox students." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2013/farm-to-fork-2013-30615.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox professor Peter Schwartzman with grade school students in an urban agriculture class." PublicationDate="20130920T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x31990" URL="news/knox-gears-up-for-6th-annual-prairie-fire-bioneers-conference" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20260205T17:00:55" CategoryIds="134|126|144|158|145|129|156|150|135|168|217|164|200" FileName="x31990.xml" Name="Knox Gears up for 6th Annual Prairie Fire Bioneers Conference" Title="Knox Gears up for 6th Annual Prairie Fire Bioneers Conference" Abstract="Conference engages students in conversations on environmental impact and sustainability." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/Bioneers_20150053.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox students install a monach waystation during the 2016 Bioneers Conference." PublicationDate="20170124T18:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8116" URL="news/exploring-cultural-diversity-in-berlin-and-istanbul" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="180|146|134|126|139|186|135|172|173|175|214" FileName="x8116.xml" Name="Exploring Cultural Diversity in Berlin and Istanbul" Title="Experience Cultural Diversity in Berlin and Istanbul" Abstract="Students in European Identities course combine their classroom studies with a faculty-led, 17-day trip to Germany and Turkey during Knox College's December break." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/european-aa-11196897793_288b190a98_z.jpg" MainImageAltText="The European Identities course combines classroom studies with a faculty-led, 17-day trip to Germany and Turkey." PublicationDate="20140121T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8279" URL="news/knox-seniors-honors-project-combines-art-poetry-war" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="147|146|126|136|219|162|186|194|152" FileName="x8279.xml" Name="Knox Senior's Honors Project Combines Art, Poetry, War" Title="Knox Senior's Honors Project Combines Art, Poetry, War" Abstract="Rana Tahir, a double major in creative writing and political science, wrote dozens of poems and created 29 paintings after interviewing Kuwaiti residents about the 1990 Iraqi occupation." MainImage="/images/News/2013/05/Tahir_Rana_4226_a.jpg" MainImageAltText="Rana Tahir '13" PublicationDate="20130514T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32193" URL="news/professor-karen-kampwirth-receives-prestigious-research-fellowship" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:21" CategoryIds="146|126|144|150|219|186|135|173|171|178" FileName="x32193.xml" Name="Professor Karen Kampwirth Receives Prestigious Research Fellowship" Title="Professor Karen Kampwirth Receives Prestigious Research Fellowship" Abstract="Fellowship will allow professor to compile decades of research and write book on LGBT history of Nicaragua." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/kampwirth-karen-1437.jpg" MainImageAltText="Professor Karen Kampwirth" PublicationDate="20170214T18:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32196" URL="news/phi-beta-kappa-100" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:21" CategoryIds="146|126|144|150|219|186|135|173|171|178" FileName="x32196.xml" Name="Phi Beta Kappa 100" Title="Phi Beta Kappa Marks 100 Years At Knox" Abstract="February 15, 2017, marks the 100th anniversary of the College's first induction ceremony of the nation's most prestigious honor society." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/phi-beta-kappa-2016-40034--.jpg" MainImageAltText="Students look at signatures in the Phi Beta Kappa book." PublicationDate="20170215T13:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32205" URL="news/environmental-solutions-within-reach-at-prairie-fire-bioneers-conference" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20260209T17:56:37" CategoryIds="126|144|145|129|156|150|186|168|164|200" FileName="x32205.xml" Name="Environmental Solutions Within Reach at Prairie Fire Bioneers Conference " Title="Environmental Solutions Within Reach at Prairie Fire Bioneers Conference " Abstract="The annual conference sparks the community’s interest in contemporary environmental topics. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/Bioneers-2017.jpg" MainImageAltText="A speaker leads a workshop at the 2017 Prairie Fire Bioneers Conference. " PublicationDate="20170220T18:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32212" URL="news/knox-celebrates-180th-anniversary-shatters-campaign-goal" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:21" CategoryIds="146|126|144|150|219|186|135|173|171|178" FileName="x32212.xml" Name="Knox Celebrates 180th Anniversary, Shatters Campaign Goal" Title="Knox Celebrates 180th Anniversary, Shatters Campaign Goal" Abstract="College raises nearly $240,000 in 180 hours during 180 #forKnox matching gift campaign." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/campus-aerial-51268-2.jpg" MainImageAltText="Alumni Hall and Old Main on the Knox College campus." PublicationDate="20170220T18:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8106" URL="news/knox-celebrates-the-return-of-off-campus-students" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:13" CategoryIds="180|126|139|214|229" FileName="x8106.xml" Name="Knox Celebrates the Return of Off-Campus Students" Title="Knox Celebrates the Return of Off-Campus Students" Abstract="After completing study abroad and other off-campus programs, Knox students and faculty gather at a special dinner to share experiences with each other." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/ariana-aa-CIMG3212.jpg" MainImageAltText="After study abroad and other off-campus programs, Knox students and faculty gather at a special dinner to share experiences." PublicationDate="20140207T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30864" URL="news/students-semester-in-south-korea-supported-by-gilman-scholarship" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="126|144|214|229" FileName="x30864.xml" Name="Student’s Semester in South Korea Supported by Gilman Scholarship&#x9;" Title="Student’s Semester in South Korea Supported by Gilman Scholarship" Abstract="Ngan Le '17 is one of five Knox students to receive the Benjamin A. Gilman Intenational Scholarship this fall." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/mosque-alert-15292.jpg" MainImageAltText="Ngan Le, left, in rehearsal for a recent Department of Theatre production. Le plans to pursue a career in theatre when she graduates." PublicationDate="20160919T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x39551" URL="news/clinical-psychology-term-puts-students-in-the-field" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:54" CategoryIds="256|126|187|229" FileName="x39551.xml" Name="Clinical Psychology Term Puts Students in the Field" Title="Clinical Psychology Term Puts Students in the Field" Abstract="Students observe therapy and intake appointments, conduct assessments, and take on other responsibilities as part of the immersion term." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2020/PsychTerm_1.jpg" Image="/images/News/OldNews/ClinicalPsych_DianellVega.jpg" MainImageAltText="Clinical Psychology Term students, together in class." PublicationDate="20200422T14:05:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8043" URL="news/medieval-chant-music-fills-jay-rehearsal-hall" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:13" CategoryIds="134|126|182|136|135" FileName="x8043.xml" Name="Medieval Chant Music Fills Jay Rehearsal Hall" Title="Students Learn to Chant" Abstract="Students traveled to Chicago to learn about medieval music and performed musical chants at a workshop on campus." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/Chant-Workshop-aa.jpg" PublicationDate="20140507T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8061" URL="news/knox-and-monmouth-colleges-to-host-composer-combine-choirs" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="134|126|182|136|129" FileName="x8061.xml" Name="Knox and Monmouth Colleges to Host Composer, Combine Choirs" Title="Knox and Monmouth Colleges to Host Composer, Combine Choirs" Abstract="Renowned composer Jaakko Mantyjarvi will meet with students at Knox and Monmouth colleges, and choral groups from the colleges give a world premiere of a new work by Mantyjarvi on May 2, 2014." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/choir-concert-aa-2013-44647.jpg" PublicationDate="20140422T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8073" URL="news/first-start-of-spring-term" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:45" CategoryIds="134|126|182|136|145|129|162|135|168|206" FileName="x8073.xml" Name="First! Start of Spring Term" Title="First! Start of Spring Term" Abstract="Burners hit prairie, sticks hit drums, students hit their favorite childhood books -- see highlights of the first week of spring term 2014 at Knox." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/prairie-burn-aa-2014-70137.jpg" MainImageAltText="The traditional prairie burn at Green Oaks Biological Field Station is one of the signs that spring term classes have started." PublicationDate="20140401T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8089" URL="news/knox-jazz-groups-win-awards-at-festival" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:29" CategoryIds="134|126|182|136|129" FileName="x8089.xml" Name="Knox Jazz Groups Win Awards at Festival" Title="Knox Jazz Groups Win Awards at Festival" Abstract="Knox College's Jazz Ensemble and Cherry Street Combo earn multiple honors while competing at the Louisville Jazz Festival in Kentucky." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/allison-jazz-residency-aa-31753.jpg" MainImageAltText="The Knox College Jazz Ensemble and the Knox Cherry Street Combo won awards at the University of Louisville Jazz Festival. " PublicationDate="20140305T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8272" URL="news/knox-music-major-examines-composition-business" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="126|182|136|157|184" FileName="x8272.xml" Name="Knox Music Major Examines Composition, Business" Title="Student Discovers Harmony in Music, Business" Abstract="Through his music capstone project, Nate Beck -- who has a minor in business and management -- finds that the processes of brand management and music composition have more in common than you'd probably expect." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2013/symphony-pops-2013-61152_a.jpg" MainImageAltText="Nate Beck '13 combines his love of music and his interest in business and mangement through a Knox capstone experience. " PublicationDate="20130522T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8277" URL="news/anthropology-sociology-students-present-research-at-conference" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="146|126|182|150|219" FileName="x8277.xml" Name="Anthropology-Sociology Students Present Research at Conference" Title="Anthropology-Sociology Students Present Research at Conference" Abstract="Seniors Megan Beney and Eva Marley spoke at the Central States Anthropology Society. Beney's topic was the musical nature of speech directed at infants, and Marley discussed social media and social movements." MainImage="/images/News/2013/05/Megan-and-Eva-CSAS_a.jpg" MainImageAltText="Eva Marley '13 and Megan Beney '13" PublicationDate="20130515T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8173" URL="news/knox-college-choir-premieres-abbie-betinis-commission" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="134|126|182|136|129|233" FileName="x8173.xml" Name="Knox College Choir Premieres Abbie Betinis Commission" Title="Knox Choir Premieres Abbie Betinis Commission" Abstract="The Knox College Choir's free, public Fall Concert features the world premiere of a work commissioned by the Choir from composer Abbie Betinis, inspired by a Carl Sandburg poem, 3 p.m., Nov. 3 in Kresge Hall." MainImage="/images/Department_Images/choir-spring-2013-60935.jpg" MainImageAltText="Abbie Betinis greets the audience at a Knox College Choir concert last spring that featured one of her works." PublicationDate="20131029T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8176" URL="news/knox-choir-celebrates-75th-year-hosts-reunion" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="134|126|182|136|129|233" FileName="x8176.xml" Name="Knox Choir Celebrates 75th Year, Hosts Reunion" Title="Knox Choir Celebrates 75th Year, Hosts Reunion" Abstract="Past and current members of the Knox College Choir, led by Laura Lane, blend their voices during a reunion concert that was part of the 2013 Knox Homecoming." MainImage="/images/Department_Images/choir-reunion-41062.jpg" MainImageAltText="Conductor Laura Lane leads students, alumni in concert at Homecoming" PublicationDate="20131024T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8198" URL="news/analyzing-john-lennons-lavish-dream" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="126|182|132|187|135" FileName="x8198.xml" Name="Analyzing John Lennon's Lavish Dream" Title="Analyzing John Lennon's Lavish Dream" Abstract="In a new book by Professor of Psychology Tim Kasser, he applies innovative psychological methods to the Beatles song &quot;Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds&quot; to offer a unique perspective on the psychology behind the song." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2013/kasser-tim-book-873.jpg" MainImageAltText="Psychology professor Tim Kasser with his book on John Lennon." PublicationDate="20130923T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x29371" URL="news/nova-singers-nea-grant" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:29" CategoryIds="134|126|182|136|132|233" FileName="x29371.xml" Name="Nova Singers NEA Grant" Title="Nova Singers Celebrate 30th Anniversary with NEA Grant and Bluegrass Music" Abstract="Knox College welcomes Monroe Crossing, a bluegrass band that will perform with Nova Singers" MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/Nova01.jpg" MainImageAltText="Nova Singers Winter Concert 2015" PublicationDate="20160210T22:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30822" URL="news/mirza-residency" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="234|134|126|144|182" FileName="x30822.xml" Name="Mirza Residency" Title="Marquis Hill Blacktet Featured in October Mirza Jazz Residency" Abstract="The October 3-6 residency brings musicians to the Knox College campus for a week of intensive classes, workshops, rehearsals, and lessons." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/Blacktet_64.jpg" MainImageAltText="The Marquis Hill Blacktet performs." PublicationDate="20160916T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32833" URL="news/analyzing-john-lennons-lavish-dream-x32833" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="126|182|132|187|135" FileName="x32833.xml" Name="Analyzing John Lennon's Lavish Dream" Title="Exploring John Lennon's Lavish Dream" Abstract="50 years after the release of the Beatles' &quot;Sgt Pepper,&quot; the classic album's most mysterious track, &quot;Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds,&quot; continues to intrigue." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2013/kasser-tim-book-873.jpg" MainImageAltText="Psychology professor Tim Kasser with his book on John Lennon." PublicationDate="20170525T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x7992" URL="news/knox-selected-for-princeton-review-2015" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="126|132|133|129|216" FileName="x7992.xml" Name="Knox Selected for Princeton Review 2015" Title="Leader in Quality, Diversity" Abstract="Ranked among the nation's best for academics, Knox College is also noted in the 2015 edition of The Princeton Review as a national leader for diversity of student interactions on campus." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/chinese-class-80481.jpg" PublicationDate="20140814T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8014" URL="news/knox-selected-to-help-boost-diversity-in-tech-related-fields" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:30" CategoryIds="198|126|133|158|145|142|218|155|156|183|161|179|135|168|164|185|202" FileName="x8014.xml" Name="Knox Selected to Help Boost Diversity in Tech-Related Fields" Title="Knox College Selected by AAC&amp;U to Help Boost STEM Diversity" Abstract="Knox College has been selected for a new initiative by the American Association of Colleges and Universities, to recruit more diverse students for technology-related courses." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/Election_2012_Class_Spacco-aa_1953.jpg" PublicationDate="20140625T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8029" URL="news/catch-literary-magazine-wins-prestigious-award" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="126|136|133|129|162" FileName="x8029.xml" Name="Catch Literary Magazine Wins Prestigious Award" Title="Catch Literary Magazine Wins Prestigious Award" Abstract="Catch wins the National Program Directors' Prize for undergraduate literary magazines from the Association of Writers &amp; Writing Programs." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/catch-release-2014-57480.jpg" PublicationDate="20140604T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8031" URL="news/knox-choir-students-with-renowned-composers" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:55" CategoryIds="126|182|136|133|129" FileName="x8031.xml" Name="Knox Choir Students With Renowned Composers" Title="Knox Students With Renowned Choral Composers" Abstract="Twice this year, the Knox College Choir gains unmatched insight that comes from working directly with composers, as they gave world premiere performances of pieces by Jaakko Mäntyjärvi and Abbie Betinis." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/choir-mantyjarvi-aa-44806.jpg" PublicationDate="20140527T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8018" URL="news/josh-tvrdy-17-receives-kemper-scholarship" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="138|134|126|133|157|162" FileName="x8018.xml" Name="Josh Tvrdy '17 Receives Kemper Scholarship" Title="Josh Tvrdy '17 Receives Prestigious Kemper Scholarship" Abstract="First-year, Josh Tvrdy immerses himself in the Knox College community and receives Kemper scholarship" MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/tvrdy-joshua-aa-59426.jpg" PublicationDate="20140612T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8036" URL="news/honors-project-studies-addiction-and-withdrawal" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="138|134|126|133|145|155|183|194" FileName="x8036.xml" Name="Honors Project Studies Addiction and Withdrawal" Title="Honors Project Studies Addiction and Withdrawal" Abstract="Timothy O'Neal '14 is pursuing an Honors Project focused on the effects of methamphetamine addition and withdrawal in rats." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/oneal-tim-aa-52730.jpg" PublicationDate="20140520T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8058" URL="news/getting-a-jump-on-graduate-research" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="138|146|134|126|139|132|133|145|156|161|219|157|179|194" FileName="x8058.xml" Name="Getting a Jump on Graduate Research" Title="Getting a Jump on Graduate Research" Abstract="Margaret Fleetwood '04, recent Ph.D. recipient, credits her success in graduate school to her liberal arts education at Knox." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/margaret-fleetwood-aa-MF-linkedin.jpg" PublicationDate="20140425T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8078" URL="news/student-newspaper-wins-18-awards-in-journalism-contest" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="138|146|134|126|133|129|177" FileName="x8078.xml" Name="Student Newspaper Wins 18 Awards in Journalism Contest" Title="Student Newspaper Wins 18 Awards in Journalism Contest" Abstract="Judges in the Illinois College Press Association competition call The Knox Student &quot;one of the state's best student newspapers&quot; and praise its writing, editing, photography, and design." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/TKS-aa-1130.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox's student-run newspaper, The Knox Student, receives 18 journalism awards from the Illinois College Press Association." PublicationDate="20140317T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8083" URL="news/knox-college-senior-publishes-first-novel" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="138|134|126|136|139|133|219|167|162|152" FileName="x8083.xml" Name="Knox College Senior Publishes First Novel " Title="Knox College Student Publishes First Novel" Abstract="Knox College senior Colleen Boyd '14 recently published her first book, Swamp Angel, a novel focused at the young adult market. She's planning a career in writing and publishing." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/boyd-colleen-aa-77817.jpg" MainImageAltText="A Knox student is now a published author, with a young adult novel called Swamp Angel." PublicationDate="20140314T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8087" URL="news/knox-college-choir-2014-tour-concerts" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:13" CategoryIds="138|134|126|182|136|133|129" FileName="x8087.xml" Name="Knox College Choir 2014 Tour Concerts" Title="Knox College Choir 2014 Tour Concerts" Abstract="The Knox College Choir performs five concerts on a three-state tour of the Midwest during Knox's 2014 spring break, along with one concert in Galesburg and the Home Tour Concert on campus." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/knox-choir-aa-2014-66085.jpg" MainImageAltText="The Knox College Choir performs concerts all over the country and the world." PublicationDate="20140306T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8088" URL="news/students-research-creative-works-in-the-spotlight" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:13" CategoryIds="138|126|133|219|194" FileName="x8088.xml" Name="Students' Research, Creative Works in the Spotlight" Title="Students' Research, Creative Works in the Spotlight" Abstract="Knox College has a long, strong tradition of undergraduate research, which is celebrated at the yearly Horizons event. The presentations deal with a wide range of academic subjects." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/horizons-posters-aa-50409.jpg" MainImageAltText="Student-driven, independent research presentations and creative endeavors are featured at the Horizons event at Knox." PublicationDate="20140305T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x12773" URL="news/summer-internships-offer-students-real-world-experience" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20251206T10:11:11" CategoryIds="138|146|134|126|182|136|133|145|128|156|187|183|161|157|186|168|152|165|177" FileName="x12773.xml" Name="Summer Internships Offer Students Real-World Experience" Title="Summer Internships Offer Students Real-World Experience" Abstract="Opportunities include conservation work in Alaska, covering major league sports for the Chicago Sun-Times, and assisting with marketing and communications for one of the largest banks in the Midwest." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/Kaung-Kyi-TS-1.jpg" PublicationDate="20140826T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8105" URL="news/take-note-knox-students-offer-tips-on-successful-note-taking" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:13" CategoryIds="138|126|133|129" FileName="x8105.xml" Name="Take Note! Knox students offer tips on successful note-taking" Title="Take Note! Knox students offer tips on successful note-taking" Abstract="How to stay awake in class, learn things, and get more out of life? Take better notes, according to Knox College students who led a campus workshop in note-taking, sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/repertory-theatre-term-aa-2013-51766.jpg" MainImageAltText="The Center for Teaching and Learning offers academic help, such as how to take better notes in class." PublicationDate="20140211T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8110" URL="news/go-global-exploring-the-international-career-mindset" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20251206T10:11:56" CategoryIds="138|134|126|133|129|128|214" FileName="x8110.xml" Name="'Go Global': Exploring the International Career Mindset" Title="'Go Global': Exploring the International Career Mindset" Abstract="International experience &quot;is imperative for every student,&quot; global careers consultant Stacie Berdan tells Knox College students while visiting campus and advising them on job searches." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/berdan-stacie-aa-21048.jpg" MainImageAltText="International experience is imperative for every student, global careers consultant Stacie Berdan tells Knox College students." PublicationDate="20140130T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8115" URL="news/a-classic-trip-knox-students-alumni-in-greece" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="138|134|126|139|133|135|214|160" FileName="x8115.xml" Name="A ‘Classic’ Trip: Knox Students, Alumni in Greece " Title="A ‘Classic’ Trip: Knox Students, Alumni in Greece" Abstract="Reflecting on her recent experiential learning experience through the Greek Art and Architecture class, a Knox student finds she's grown closer to alumni, faculty, and her love for classics." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/greece-aa-photo-4-5a.jpg" MainImageAltText="The Greek Art and Architecture class combines travel and classroom learning." PublicationDate="20140121T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8120" URL="news/knox-students-live-rhythm-of-life-in-ghana" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="138|134|126|182|136|133|163|214" FileName="x8120.xml" Name="Knox Students Live Rhythm of Life in Ghana" Title="Knox Students Live Rhythm of Life in Ghana" Abstract="Drumming and Dance in Ghana, a two-week intensive cultural immersion course, provides opportunities to learn from Ghanaian artists about drumming, dancing, singing, and handicrafts." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/ghana-aa-IMG_0709.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox students have opportunities to take cultural immersion courses, such as Drumming and Dance in Ghana." PublicationDate="20140114T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8142" URL="news/student-musicians-poets-collaborate-with-jazz-star" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:13" CategoryIds="138|126|182|136|133|129|167|162" FileName="x8142.xml" Name="Student Musicians, Poets Collaborate with Jazz Star" Title="Students Collaborate with Jazz Star" Abstract="Music and writing students collaborated and performed with renowned bassist and composer Ben Allison,  as jazz fans got a live, free preview of Allison's new album, during Knox's inaugural Mirza Jazz Residency." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/allison-jazz-residency-aa-35418.jpg" MainImageAltText="Music and writing students collaborated and performed with renowned jazz musician Ben Allison." PublicationDate="20131209T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8141" URL="news/knox-alumni-shed-light-on-the-real-world-at-career-summit" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20251206T20:06:34" CategoryIds="138|126|132|133|129|128" FileName="x8141.xml" Name="Knox Alumni Shed Light on the 'Real World' at Career Summit" Title="Alumni Reveal 'Real World' at Career Summit" Abstract="In a session with young alumni, current Knox students ask about multiple topics, including balancing school work with a job search, moving to a new city after graduation, and establishing credit." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/career-impact-aa-2013-97239.jpg" MainImageAltText="Young alumni offer current students advice on starting their lives after Knox." PublicationDate="20131209T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8140" URL="news/knox-students-gather-tips-on-jobs-careers" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20251206T20:09:54" CategoryIds="138|134|126|132|133|129|128" FileName="x8140.xml" Name="Knox Students Gather Tips on Jobs, Careers" Title="Knox Students Gather Tips on Jobs, Careers" Abstract="The Career iMPACT Summit brings together Knox College students and Knox graduates who are building careers in law, education, health care, business, publishing, and other fields." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/career-impact-aa-2013-87085.jpg" MainImageAltText="The Career iMPACT Summit is an opportunity for Knox College students to interact with alumni who are building careers in law, education, health care, business, and other fields." PublicationDate="20131209T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8135" URL="news/soccer-team-wins-academic-award" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="138|134|126|133|131|129" FileName="x8135.xml" Name="Soccer Team Wins Academic Award" Title="Soccer Team Wins Academic Award" Abstract="The Knox College Prairie Fire men's soccer team is selected as one of the 2012-13 NSCAA College Team Academic Award Winners by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/men-soccer-aa-40991.jpg" MainImageAltText="The Prairie Fire men's soccer team is recognized for academic excellence." PublicationDate="20131217T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8133" URL="news/knox-senior-investigates-how-to-encourage-helpfulness" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="138|134|126|133|145|187|219|194" FileName="x8133.xml" Name="Knox Senior Investigates How to Encourage Helpfulness" Title="Knox Senior Investigates How to Encourage Helpfulness" Abstract="Amelia Goranson '14 is conducting Honors research that explores how specific language choices -- specifically, using noun labels like 'helper' instead of verb labels like 'help' -- can affect behavior." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/psychology-class-aa-89821.jpg" MainImageAltText="One student's Honors research project in psychology explores how specific word choices can affect the way people behave." PublicationDate="20131213T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8147" URL="news/knox-students-aim-to-solve-environmental-challenges" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="138|134|126|133|145|129|142|168|217" FileName="x8147.xml" Name="Knox Students Aim to Solve Environmental Challenges" Title="Knox Students Aim to Solve Environmental Challenges" Abstract="Knox College hosts its third annual Beaming Bioneers event, Prairie Fire Bioneers, which spotlights sustainability efforts in Galesburg, Illinois, and across the globe." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/BioneersTreePlanting-1-aa.jpg" MainImageAltText="The Prairie Fire Bioneers event spotlights sustainability efforts in Galesburg, Illinois, and across the globe." PublicationDate="20131125T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8148" URL="news/classics-professor-studies-the-experience-of-pain" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="138|134|126|139|133|135|160" FileName="x8148.xml" Name="Classics Professor Studies the Experience of Pain" Title="Classics Professor Studies the Experience of Pain" Abstract="Sarah Scullin's research explores the cultural influences on the way we experience pain, comparing ancient and modern medical practices." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/scullin-sarah-aa-76363.jpg" MainImageAltText="Classics professor Sarah Scullin's research compares ancient and modern medical practices." PublicationDate="20131122T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8155" URL="news/150-years-later-gettysburg-message-still-emotional-gripping" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="138|146|134|126|133|142|135|173" FileName="x8155.xml" Name="150 Years Later, Gettysburg Message Still &quot;Emotional, Gripping&quot;" Title="150 Years Later, Gettysburg Message Still &quot;Emotional, Gripping&quot;" Abstract="The Gettysburg Address may be 150 years old, but the message still resonates today says notable Lincoln scholar and Knox professor emeritus Douglas Wilson." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/wilson-lincoln-54866-aa.jpg" MainImageAltText="The message of the Gettysburg Address still resonates today, says Knox professor emeritus Douglas Wilson, a highly regarded Lincoln scholar." PublicationDate="20131119T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8156" URL="news/knox-mcnair-scholars-present-research-at-california-conference" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="147|138|146|134|126|136|139|133|145|128|219" FileName="x8156.xml" Name="Knox McNair Scholars Present Research at California Conference" Title="Knox McNair Scholars Present Research at California Conference" Abstract="In addition to discussing their research findings, Knox students spend time at University of California, Berkeley, and Stanford University, networking with graduate school recruiters and getting tips on preparing for graduate school." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/McNair-aa.jpg" MainImageAltText="The McNair Scholars program helps students prepare for graduate school and research-intensive careers." PublicationDate="20131115T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8157" URL="news/students-explore-educational-career-options-at-fall-institute" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20251206T20:18:03" CategoryIds="138|134|126|133|129|128|214" FileName="x8157.xml" Name="Students Explore Educational, Career Options at Fall Institute" Title="Students Explore Educational, Career Options at Fall Institute" Abstract="Day-long series of workshops and presentations cover a wide range of subjects, including preparation for medical school, the Peace Corps Preparatory program, and international study." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/grad-school-fair-2013-85167-aa.jpg" MainImageAltText="Fall Institute Day offers workshops designed to help students make the most of their academic experiences." PublicationDate="20131114T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8158" URL="news/knox-professor-helps-students-explore-ceramic-analysis" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:13" CategoryIds="138|146|134|126|133|145|150|135|164|173" FileName="x8158.xml" Name="Knox Professor Helps Students Explore Ceramic Analysis" Title="Knox Students Investigate Relics Unearthed by Professor" Abstract="History professor Danielle Fatkin shares artifacts from her archaeological dig in Jordan and provides a lab environment for students to develop skills in analyzing ancient pottery." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/archaeology-lab-aa-40034.jpg" MainImageAltText="Using artifacts from a faculty member's archaelogical dig in Jordan, students develop skills in analyzing ancient pottery." PublicationDate="20131113T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8160" URL="news/campus-newspaper-captures-national-awards" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:29" CategoryIds="138|146|134|126|133|129|177" FileName="x8160.xml" Name="Campus Newspaper Captures National Awards" Title="Campus Newspaper Captures National Awards" Abstract="Competing against student newspapers from all over the country, The Knox Student captures fourth place in the News Story category and honorable mention in the Editorial/Opinion category." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/TKS-1125-aa.jpg" MainImageAltText="The student-run newspaper, The Knox Student, has a long tradition of receiving awards for its journalism." PublicationDate="20131108T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8162" URL="news/knox-professor-publishes-book-on-cryptology" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:29" CategoryIds="138|134|126|133|145|161|135" FileName="x8162.xml" Name="Knox Professor Publishes Book on Cryptology" Title="Knox Professor Publishes Book on Cryptology" Abstract="The research of Computer Science Professor John Dooley has culminated into a new book, &quot;A Brief History of Cryptology and Cryptographic Algorithms,&quot; which is a study of the history of secret codes and ciphers -- and the systems to break those codes." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/dooley-john-aa-351.jpg" MainImageAltText="Computer Science Professor John Dooley's research led him to write a new book about secret codes." PublicationDate="20131104T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8166" URL="news/student-rocks-own-entertainment-company" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:30" CategoryIds="138|146|134|126|133|145|129|128|161|157" FileName="x8166.xml" Name="Student Rocks Own Entertainment Company" Title="Student Rocks Own Entertainment Company" Abstract="Knox College student Matt Klich '15 displays his entrepreneurial spirit by juggling academics with his own business, which provides party services to colleges and other clients." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/klich-matt-27146-aa.jpg" MainImageAltText="Matt Klich '15 displays his entrepreneurial spirit by juggling academics with his own business." PublicationDate="20131104T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8191" URL="news/knox-is-one-of-nations-coolest-greenest-colleges" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:30" CategoryIds="138|134|126|133|145|129|142|168|217" FileName="x8191.xml" Name="Knox is One of Nation's Coolest, Greenest Colleges" Title="Sierra Club: Knox is one of the nation's Cool Schools" Abstract="From student-coordinated recycling to academics to energy conservation, Knox College's sustainability initiatives result in a ranking for the fifth year in a row by the Sierra Club as one of the nation's &quot;Cool Schools.&quot;" MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/student-recycling-aa-9248.jpg" MainImageAltText="Sustainability initiatives, including student-coordinated recycling, led the Sierra Club to pick Knox as one of its Cool Schools. " PublicationDate="20131003T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8197" URL="news/knox-students-explore-diversity-in-europe" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="180|138|146|134|126|139|133|186|135|172|173|214" FileName="x8197.xml" Name="Knox Students Explore Diversity in Europe" Title="Knox Students Explore Diversity in Europe" Abstract="Modeled on Knox's Japan Term, the interdisciplinary European Identities course blends classroom work with international travel to Germany and Turkey." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/Berlin-Cathedral-and-Humboldt-Box-at-night-aa.jpg" MainImageAltText="The interdisciplinary European Identities course blends classroom work with international travel to Germany and Turkey." PublicationDate="20130924T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8202" URL="news/consider-tomorrow-knox-opening-convocation-2013" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="138|126|133|129|142|135" FileName="x8202.xml" Name="'Consider Tomorrow': Knox Opening Convocation 2013 " Title="'Consider Tomorrow': Knox Opening Convocation 2013" Abstract="In remarks delivered on the first day of classes at Knox, Dean of the College Laura Behling focuses on the concept of &quot;tomorrow&quot; and how it relates to the promise of each new academic year." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/opening-convocation-aa-40119.jpg" MainImageAltText="Opening Convocation marks the formal start of the academic year and welcomes everyone back to campus." PublicationDate="20130913T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8205" URL="news/knox-ranked-among-great-schools-at-great-prices" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="138|134|126|133|158|145|127" FileName="x8205.xml" Name="Knox Ranked Among &quot;Great Schools at Great Prices&quot;" Title="Knox Ranked Among &quot;Great Schools at Great Prices&quot;" Abstract="Knox College is one of the top 40  &quot;Great Schools at Great Prices&quot; - the best colleges in the nation for academic quality and affordability - according newly released rankings from U.S. News &amp; World Report." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/takemura-marika-aa-42601.jpg" MainImageAltText="Students often collaborate with faculty on research at Knox, which U.S. News and World Report has cited as one of its Great Schools at Great Prices." PublicationDate="20130911T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8220" URL="news/students-learn-about-growing-and-preparing-local-food" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="138|126|132|133|145|142|135|168|217" FileName="x8220.xml" Name="Students Learn About Growing and Preparing Local Food" Title="Students Learn About Growing and Preparing Local Food" Abstract="Two-dozen grade school students learned about every aspect of &quot;local food,&quot; during two sessions of &quot;Farm to Fork,&quot; a summer camp held in July and August at Knox College." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/farm-to-fork-2013-aa-39857.jpg" MainImageAltText="A summer camp at Knox called Farm to Fork focuses on teaching children about local food." PublicationDate="20130814T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8221" URL="news/knox-selected-for-princeton-review-best-colleges-2014" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="138|126|132|133|127|216" FileName="x8221.xml" Name="Knox Selected for Princeton Review Best Colleges 2014" Title="Knox Selected for Princeton Review Best Colleges Guide" Abstract="Knox College has again been ranked among the nation's top colleges, in The Princeton Review's 2014 edition of its annual guidebook The Best 378 Colleges. The primary factor for selection is outstanding academics." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/map-class-library-aa-27136.jpg" MainImageAltText="The Princeton Review ranks Knox among the top colleges, citing outstanding academics." PublicationDate="20130812T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8224" URL="news/student-wins-national-playwriting-awards" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="138|134|126|136|133|129|162|189" FileName="x8224.xml" Name="Student Wins National Playwriting Awards" Title="Student Wins National Playwriting Awards" Abstract="Knox student Nicole Acton is headed for a national playwriting conference, after one of her plays is selected in the 2013 National Playwriting Competition. Another is a winner in the 2013 Young Playwrights Competition at The Blank Theatre in Los Angeles." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/acton-aa-IMG_8108.jpg" MainImageAltText="A Knox student has won multiple awards for plays she has written." PublicationDate="20130806T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8234" URL="news/stripe-06-pursues-research-at-argonne-laboratory" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="138|134|126|132|133|145|128|179|185" FileName="x8234.xml" Name="Stripe '06 Pursues Research at Argonne Laboratory" Title="Stripe '06 Pursues Research at Argonne Laboratory" Abstract="A mathematics and physics double-major at Knox, alumnus Benjamin Stripe is researching how to create a more effective lead-free solder." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/ben-stripe-argonne-aa-8637779689_ed25c47362_k.jpg" MainImageAltText="A Knox graduate who majored in mathematics and physics now does research at Argonne National Laboratory." PublicationDate="20130712T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8282" URL="news/nsf-grant-to-knox-targets-students-interested-in-science" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:13" CategoryIds="138|134|126|133|158|145|155|156|219|135" FileName="x8282.xml" Name="NSF Grant to Knox Targets Students Interested in Science" Title="NSF Grant to Knox Targets Students Interested in Science" Abstract="Knox's new Creating Opportunities and Access in Science and Technology (COAST) initiative will offer academic and financial support to students planning on careers in biology, chemistry, and biochemistry." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/crawford-spectrometer-lab-aa-16554.jpg" MainImageAltText="The COAST program offers academic and financial support to students planning on careers in the science fields of biology, chemistry, and biochemistry." PublicationDate="20130509T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8294" URL="news/knox-college-graduates-have-the-skills-employers-seek" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="138|134|126|132|133|128" FileName="x8294.xml" Name="Knox College Graduates Have the Skills Employers Seek" Title="Knox College Graduates Have the Skills Employers Seek" Abstract="According to two national surveys of business leaders, employers seek candidates who know how to think critically, communicate clearly, and navigate today's global marketplace -- all skills that Knox College outscores its peers at providing students." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/McElroy_Tiesa_aa-1866.jpg" MainImageAltText="National surveys say employers seek candidates who think critically and communicate clearly -- skills that are emphasized in a Knox education." PublicationDate="20130429T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8009" URL="news/knox-college-for-kids-2014" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="138|126|133|129" FileName="x8009.xml" Name="Knox College for Kids 2014" Title="Knox College for Kids 2014" Abstract="More than 200 grade school students enrolled in 30 courses in the arts, humanities, mathematics and the sciences on the Knox campus in June for Knox College for Kids 2014." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/College_for_Kids_140625_3815.jpg" PublicationDate="20140707T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8013" URL="news/facing-the-future-what-knoxs-2014-grads-are-doing-next" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:55" CategoryIds="138|126|132|133|128" FileName="x8013.xml" Name="Facing the Future: What Knox's 2014 Grads Are Doing Next" Title="Facing the Future: What Knox's 2014 Grads Are Doing Next" Abstract="They've just picked up their bachelor's degrees, and now members of the Class of 2014 are launching careers, preparing for graduate school, and engaging in community service." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/outcomes-commencement-2014-41577L.jpg" PublicationDate="20140627T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8046" URL="news/knox-sandburg-colleges-sign-dual-admission-pact" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:29" CategoryIds="138|126|133|127" FileName="x8046.xml" Name="Knox, Sandburg Colleges Sign Dual Admission Pact" Title="Knox, Sandburg Colleges Sign Dual Admission Pact" Abstract="Knox College President Teresa Amott and Carl Sandburg College President Lori Sundberg sign a dual admission program for students planning to enter Knox after completing a degree at Sandburg." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/knox-sandburg-agreement-15016.jpg" PublicationDate="20140505T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x7999" URL="news/knox-and-indiana-university-law-school-create-law-scholars-program" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:55" CategoryIds="138|146|126|132|133|201" FileName="x7999.xml" Name="Knox and Indiana University Law School Create Law Scholars Program" Title="Knox and Indiana University Law School Create Law Scholars Program" Abstract="The new initiative will provide scholarships and mentoring programs to help talented Knox College graduates obtain an affordable legal education at one of the country's top law schools." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/old-main-scenic-aa-92848.jpg" PublicationDate="20140728T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8215" URL="news/knox-sophomore-becky-harwells-sci-fi-novel-published" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:05" CategoryIds="138|134|126|136|133|129|232|162|135" FileName="x8215.xml" Name="Knox Sophomore Becky Harwell's Sci-Fi Novel Published" Title="Knox Sophomore Becky Harwell's Sci-Fi Novel Published" Abstract="'Coming to Knox has enlarged my perspective and given me much more to draw on as writer,' says the author of The Thunderbird Project." PublicationDate="20130829T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8219" URL="news/back-and-forth-with-knox-students-inspires-professors-book" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:05" CategoryIds="138|146|134|126|133|219|135|173" FileName="x8219.xml" Name="‘Back and Forth’ with Knox Students Inspires Professor’s Book" Title="‘Back and Forth’ with Knox Students Inspires Professor's Book" Abstract="Interacting with Knox students helps Catherine Denial, associate professor of history, transform her dissertation into a book exploring conceptions of marriage and social order." PublicationDate="20130822T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x19911" URL="news/knox-alumna-chosen-as-hub-city-writer-in-residence" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:55" CategoryIds="138|126|136|139|132|133|167|162" FileName="x19911.xml" Name="Knox Alumna Chosen as Hub City Writer-in-Residence " Title="Knox Alumna Chosen as Hub City Writer-in-Residence" Abstract="Casey Patrick '11, a creative writing major, is focusing on her poetry manuscript and pursuing community service at the literary arts community." MainImage="/images/News/2014/09/caseypatricknews.jpg" PublicationDate="20140925T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8269" URL="news/international-spotlight-laura-crossley-in-turkey" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:55" CategoryIds="138|146|126|136|133|150|152|153|173|214" FileName="x8269.xml" Name="International Spotlight: Laura Crossley in Turkey" Title="International Spotlight: Laura Crossley in Turkey" Abstract="A history major with minors in anthropology and sociology and art history, she is 'finally getting to see the places I've studied' while studying abroad in Turkey's culturally rich environment." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2013/Crossley_Seljuk-and-Greco-Roman-234.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox student Laura Crossley studied abroad in Turkey. " PublicationDate="20130531T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8274" URL="news/knox-student-researches-musicality-of-speech" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="138|126|182|150|219|194" FileName="x8274.xml" Name="Knox Student Researches Musicality of Speech" Title="Knox Student Researches Musicality of Speech" Abstract="Baby talk is serious business for senior Megan Beney, a double major in music and anthropology and sociology. Her Honors research focuses on the musical qualities of the ways that people talk to infants." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2013/Beney_Megan_4054_a.jpg" MainImageAltText="Megan Beney '13. " PublicationDate="20130521T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20161" URL="news/knox-alumni-find-a-home-at-epic-systems" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="138|134|126|144|132|133|145|128|161" FileName="x20161.xml" Name="Knox Alumni Find a Home at Epic Systems" Title="Knox Alumni Find a Home at Epic Systems" Abstract="Epic Systems, an industry leader in healthcare software development, continues to look to Knox College for the quality employees they seek." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/epic.jpg" MainImageAltText="Epic representative talks to current Knox student" PublicationDate="20141024T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20280" URL="news/students-win-awards-at-business-competition" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:30" CategoryIds="138|146|134|126|133|128|157|165" FileName="x20280.xml" Name="Students Win Awards at Business Competition" Title="Students Win Awards at Business Competition" Abstract="Knox College sends 8 students to a selective contest designed to simulate the challenges that global leaders encounter in the business world." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/Knox-group-simon.jpg" MainImageAltText="Eight Knox College students were selected to participate in a business competition, and three of them were on the top three teams." PublicationDate="20141125T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20295" URL="news/computer-science-students-show-their-programming-skills" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:29" CategoryIds="138|134|126|133|145|128|161" FileName="x20295.xml" Name="Computer Science Students Show Their Programming Skills" Title="Computer Science Students Show Their Programming Skills" Abstract="At a regional contest, Knox College fielded seven teams and was the highest-placing liberal arts college in the competition." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/Computer-team-2014_1331a.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College computer science students made a strong showing at a regional computer programming competition." PublicationDate="20141203T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20316" URL="news/skills-employers-are-looking-for" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="138|126|144|133|145|128|187" FileName="x20316.xml" Name="Skills Employers are Looking For" Title="Skills Employers are Looking For" Abstract="Knox Alumni Adam Zanger ‘04 and Katie (Lambert) Weaver ‘05 visited campus during this year’s Career Impact Summit to speak to students during their breakout session “Skills Employers are Looking For.”" MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/career-impact-summit-2014-16554.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox Alumni Adam Zanger ‘04 and Katie (Lambert) Weaver ‘05 speak to students during Knox College's 2014 Career Impact Summit. " PublicationDate="20141212T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20329" URL="news/acm-chicago" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="138|146|134|126|144|136|133|157|165|229" FileName="x20329.xml" Name="ACM Chicago " Title="Students Experience Urban Living During ACM Chicago Program" Abstract="Jinjie Song ‘15 learned first hand about business and the challenges of urban living during the Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM) Chicago Program." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/song-jinjie-matt-57690.jpg" MainImageAltText="Jinjie Song ‘15 learned first hand about business and the challenges of urban living during the Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM) Chicago Program." PublicationDate="20141222T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20384" URL="news/the-knoxiest-moments-of-2014" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:55" CategoryIds="138|146|134|126|136|139|132|133|131|145|129|135|217|225" FileName="x20384.xml" Name="The Knoxiest Moments of 2014" Title="The Knoxiest Moments of 2014" Abstract="With 2014 drawing to a close, now is a perfect time to look back on some of the year's highlights at Knox College." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/video.jpg" MainImageAltText="With 2014 drawing to a close, now is a perfect time to look back on some of the year's highlights at Knox College." PublicationDate="20141222T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20723" URL="news/traditional-dinner-celebrates-studying-abroad" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:30" CategoryIds="138|126|132|133|218|214|229" FileName="x20723.xml" Name="Traditional Dinner Celebrates Studying Abroad" Title="Traditional Dinner Celebrates Studying Abroad" Abstract="Event celebrates the return of students who've spent time all over the world in study abroad or other off-campus programs." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/kathryn-todd-DSCN0288.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox students study abroad all over the world. Kathryn Todd spent time in Barcelona, Spain." PublicationDate="20150130T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20722" URL="news/encouraging-more-black-male-students-to-study-abroad" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="249|180|138|146|126|136|139|132|133|145|142|176|218|174|191|172|170|175|214|229|148|159|178" FileName="x20722.xml" Name="Encouraging More Black Male Students to Study Abroad" Title="Encouraging More Black Male Students to Study Abroad" Abstract="Dr. Aaron Bruce, an expert on diversity and study abroad, tells students &quot;you cannot afford not to study abroad.&quot;" MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/Black_male_luncheon_68923a.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox offers a wide range of study abroad opportunities, and diversity expert Aaron Bruce is encouraging more African-American men to participate in those opportunities." PublicationDate="20150130T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x21257" URL="news/partnership-including-knox-college-aims-to-strengthen-faculty-diversity" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:55" CategoryIds="138|126|132|133|128|218" FileName="x21257.xml" Name="Partnership Including Knox College Aims to Strengthen Faculty Diversity" Title="Partnership Aims to Strengthen Faculty Diversity" Abstract="14 liberal arts colleges -- including Knox -- and 15 research universities are collaborating to build connections among the institutions, students, and faculty." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/campbell-0805_-1.jpg" MainImageAltText="A partnership involving Knox College, other liberal arts colleges, and research universities aims to encourage more students from diverse backgrounds to pursue teaching careers at liberal arts colleges." PublicationDate="20150430T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x21699" URL="news/knox-trio-program-receives-federal-grant-award" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="138|126|132|133|230|218" FileName="x21699.xml" Name="Knox TRIO Program Receives Federal Grant Award" Title="Knox TRIO Program Receives Federal Grant Award" Abstract="Five-year grant will enhance program that promotes students' academic success and personal growth." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/trio-18389068169_5bd64e6925_h.jpg" MainImageAltText="The TRIO program at Knox helps students with all aspects of their college experience, helping them remain in good academic standing and assisting them with plans for graduate or professional school." PublicationDate="20150716T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x21858" URL="news/physics-project-leads-to-new-design-for-scientific-instrument" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:13" CategoryIds="198|138|134|126|132|133|158|145|128|161|219|179|135|185" FileName="x21858.xml" Name="Physics Project Leads to New Design for Scientific Instrument" Title="Physics Project Leads to New Design for Scientific Instrument" Abstract="Knox College Professor Tom Moses and students collaborated on making an easy-to-build precision instrument for advanced physics experiments." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/moses-physics-W-lab-89378.jpg" MainImageAltText="Physics Professor Tom Moses was assisted by student researchers on a project to build a more affordable precision instrument for advanced experiments." PublicationDate="20150807T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x21874" URL="news/students-gain-nonprofit-experience-through-hirsch-zucker-fund" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:13" CategoryIds="147|138|146|126|136|139|133|145|150|183|167|162|191|189|225|190" FileName="x21874.xml" Name="Students Gain Nonprofit Experience Through Hirsch-Zucker Fund" Title="Students Gain Nonprofit Experience Through Hirsch-Zucker Fund" Abstract="Internship opportunities at a Connecticut theatre, a California community garden, and elsewhere are possible through support from the fund." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Students/mayorga.jpg" MainImageAltText="The Hirsch-Zucker Fund helps students, including Yaoska Mayorga, who pursue internships at non-profit organizations." PublicationDate="20150806T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x22304" URL="news/new-york-times-names-knox-as-a-top-school-for-economic-diversity" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="138|126|132|133|142|218|127|216" FileName="x22304.xml" Name="New York Times Names Knox as a Top School for Economic Diversity" Title="New York Times Names Knox as a Top School for Economic Diversity" Abstract="New ranking places Knox as No. 14 among institutions that do the most for low-income students." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/rankings-nyt-21262759956_6c0db6f0ab_h.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College is among the top 15 schools in the country doing the most for low-income students, according to the New York Times" PublicationDate="20150923T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x29317" URL="news/beers-students-tackle-challenges-in-haiti" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:30" CategoryIds="138|126|132|133|150|174|157|186|135|173|175|190" FileName="x29317.xml" Name="Beers, Students Tackle Challenges in Haiti" Title="Professor, Students Tackle Challenges in Haiti" Abstract="Professor Daniel Beers and several Knox students are working together to implement a microfinancing non-profit to benefit Haitian residents still impacted by a 2010 earthquake." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/Beers_Haiti_900x600.jpg" MainImageAltText="Daniel Beers and his team of Knox students meeting about their microfinancing project for Haiti. " PublicationDate="20160126T22:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30534" URL="news/knox-mellon-scholars-explore-career-paths" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:11" CategoryIds="138|134|126|133|128|219|263|229" FileName="x30534.xml" Name="Knox Mellon Scholars Explore Career Paths " Title="Knox Mellon Scholars Explore Various Interests and Career Paths" Abstract="With a grant from the Mellon Foundation, Knox students pursue independent research, service projects, and internships. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/stephanie900x600mellonstory.jpg" MainImageAltText="Stephanie Cordero-Gonzalez '17 was awarded a Mellon Grant to pursue an internship with Cook County Juvenile Probation Department in Chicago, Illinois. " PublicationDate="20160824T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x31343" URL="news/knox-wins-recognition-for-helping-students-study-abroad" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:37" CategoryIds="138|126|133|230|142|218|214|229" FileName="x31343.xml" Name="Knox Wins Recognition for Helping Students Study Abroad" Title="Knox Wins Recognition for Helping Students Study Abroad" Abstract="The Institute of International Education's Generation Study Abroad initiative cites Knox for boosting study abroad participation." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/Rivera.jpg" MainImageAltText="Liz Rivera '17 is among many Knox students who study abroad. She went to Peru." PublicationDate="20161024T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x31727" URL="news/students-gain-insight-from-alumni-at-career-impact-summit" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20251206T09:47:43" CategoryIds="147|138|146|134|126|136|139|132|133|145|128" FileName="x31727.xml" Name="Students Gain Insight from Alumni at Career Impact Summit" Title="Students Gain Insight from Alumni at Career Impact Summit" Abstract="Annual event features sessions on resume-writing, networking, and the job search." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/career-impact-summit-2016-22793a.jpg" MainImageAltText="Entrepreneur Regine Rousseau '94 speaks with students at the Career Impact Summit" PublicationDate="20161213T18:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32695" URL="news/expanded-opportunities-for-off-campus-study-reflect-student-interests" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:05" CategoryIds="138|126|133|214|229" FileName="x32695.xml" Name="Expanded Opportunities for Off-Campus Study Reflect Student Interests" Title="Expanded Opportunities for Off-Campus Study Reflect Student Interests" Abstract="College's addition of dozens of study abroad programs will result in an easier application process for students." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/st-michael-cooke-20112013717.jpg" MainImageAltText="About 50 percent of Knox students participate in study abroad and off-campus programs" PublicationDate="20170426T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32819" URL="news/5-things-to-know-about-commencement-2017" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="138|126|133|230" FileName="x32819.xml" Name="5 Things to Know about Commencement 2017" Title="5 Things to Know about Commencement 2017" Abstract="Knox College's 172nd Commencement exercises highlight a weekend full of activities for graduating seniors and their families." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/commence-16-27413158891_9870dd47a8_h.jpg" PublicationDate="20170519T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x34265" URL="news/students-connect-academic-and-residential-experiences-in-living-learning-community" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:21" CategoryIds="138|126|129" FileName="x34265.xml" Name="Students Connect Academic and Residential Experiences in Living-Learning Community" Title="Students Connect Academic and Residential Experience in Living-Learning Community" Abstract="First-year students build relationships with their classmates through a shared residential experience." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/LLC_Bowling_12365.jpg" MainImageAltText="Living-Learning Community students go bowling together." PublicationDate="20180110T18:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x35744" URL="news/knox-faculty-receive-grants-for-collaborative-projects" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:38" CategoryIds="138|146|126|136|139|133|145|156|150|183|167|162|135|168|164" FileName="x35744.xml" Name="Knox Faculty Receive Grants for Collaborative Projects" Title="Knox Faculty Receive Grants for Collaborative Projects" Abstract="Three faculty members will lead innovative plans dealing with the study of neuroscience and the Mississippi River watershed." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/old-main-37724760112_6281c457c6_k.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox Faculty Receive Grants for Collaborative Projects" PublicationDate="20180730T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x35886" URL="news/director-of-stellyes-center-for-global-studies-returns-from-fulbright-fellowship-in-bulgaria" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:54" CategoryIds="138|126|133|129|219|215|206|214" FileName="x35886.xml" Name="Director of Stellyes Center for Global Studies Returns from Fulbright Fellowship in Bulgaria" Title="Director of Stellyes Center for Global Studies Returns from Fulbright Fellowship in Bulgaria" Abstract="Brenda Tooley is among more than 70 Knox students, faculty, and alumni who have earned Fulbright awards since the program started in 1946." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/tooley-bren-57304.jpg" MainImageAltText="Director of Stellyes Center for Global Studies Brenda Tooley in her office at Knox College." PublicationDate="20180828T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x36455" URL="news/mirza-jazz-residency-2018-x36455" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:20" CategoryIds="234|138|134|126|182|136|133|129" FileName="x36455.xml" Name="Mirza Jazz Residency 2018" Title="Professional Musicians Engage with Students through Mirza Jazz Residency" Abstract="The Steven Bernstein Quartet worked with Knox musicians through discussions, lessons, and performances, culminating in a free concert. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/Steven_Bernstein_Quartet_.jpg" Image="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/Steven_Bernstein_Gallery2.jpg" MainImageAltText="Steven Bernstein during Mirza Jazz Residency at Knox College" PublicationDate="20181121T17:55:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x36491" URL="news/top-news-stories-of-2018" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:20" CategoryIds="138|146|134|126|139|132|133|145|142|135" FileName="x36491.xml" Name="Top News Stories of 2018" Title="Top Knox News Stories of 2018" Abstract="Visiting dignitaries, a new dean, and new academic programs dominated campus news in 2018: a list of the 10 most-viewed news stories." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/opening-convocation-2018-252290.jpg" MainImageAltText="A view of Old Main during Opening Convocation" PublicationDate="20181219T18:11:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43313" URL="news/washington-monthly-rankings-feature-knox" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:39" CategoryIds="138|126|133|142|127|216" FileName="x43313.xml" Name="Washington Monthly Rankings Feature Knox" Title="Knox Once Again Places in Washington Monthly’s Top 50 U.S. Colleges and Universities" Abstract="A Decade of Excellence: Knox earns recognition among U.S. institutions for research and service for the 10th consecutive year." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/Seymour_Library2108173491-a.jpg" MainImageAltText="Trees stand on either side of the main entrance to Seymour Library at Knox College" PublicationDate="20210911T15:53:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43314" URL="news/knox-ranked-as-top-performer-for-best-value-on-2022-us-news-list" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:38" CategoryIds="138|126|133|142|127|135|216" FileName="x43314.xml" Name="Knox Ranked as Top Performer for Best Value on 2022 U.S. News List" Title="Knox Ranked as Top Performer for Best Value on 2022 U.S. News List" Abstract="The annual publication also ranks Knox highly for Social Mobility and Best Undergraduate Teaching." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/Old_Main2108173501-ss.jpg" MainImageAltText="Leaves on a tree frame an exterior view of Old Main and its belltower against a blue sky" PublicationDate="20210913T14:33:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8040" URL="news/going-the-extra-mile-to-help-others" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="166|146|134|126|132|128" FileName="x8040.xml" Name="Going the Extra Mile to Help Others" Title="Going the Extra Mile to Help Others" Abstract="Fourth-grade teacher Jack Dippold '09 leads a lesson in generosity, which inspires his students to raise more than $11,000 to construct a well in Africa." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/Jack_Dippold_aa-140414_00006.jpg" PublicationDate="20140512T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8103" URL="news/knox-college-among-national-leaders-for-peace-corps-volunteers" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="192|166|138|146|134|126|139|132|133|128|206|191|214" FileName="x8103.xml" Name="Knox College Among National Leaders for Peace Corps Volunteers" Title="Knox College Among National Leaders for Peace Corps Volunteers" Abstract="Knox College has earned a spot on Peace Corps' annual list of the nation's top colleges for graduates who volunteer for the international volunteer community service and development program." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/Dooley-teaching-kids-reading-songs-aa.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College is on Peace Corps' annual list of the nation's top colleges for graduates who volunteer for the international volunteer community service and development program." PublicationDate="20140211T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8515" URL="news/summer-research-spotlight-laurel-tippe" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:29" CategoryIds="166|126|182|136|214" FileName="x8515.xml" Name="Summer Research Spotlight: Laurel Tippe" Title="Summer Research Spotlight: Laurel Tippe" Abstract="Laurel Tippe, a senior from Iowa City, Iowa, is doing summer research for her Honors project that looks at the variety of ways women use music as a means for social and political action. Laurel is majoring in music and educational studies and received Richter support for her research." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/tippe2.jpg" PublicationDate="20120723T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20121" URL="news/macarthur-fellows-official-will-launch-2014-fall-institute" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20251206T20:04:03" CategoryIds="245|192|180|166|146|134|126|136|139|145|129|155|163|161|219|157|162|206|191|172|152|153|170|223|190" FileName="x20121.xml" Name="MacArthur Fellows Official Will Launch 2014 Fall Institute" Title="MacArthur Fellows Official Will Launch 2014 Fall Institute" Abstract="Cecilia Conrad's lecture, &quot;Inspiring Creativity,&quot; will be at 7 p.m. October 21, followed the next day by sessions to help students enhance their education." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/cecilia-conrad.jpg" MainImageAltText="Cecilia Conrad of the MacArthur Fellows Program will kick off Knox College's Fall Institute, which helps students explore opportunities to enhance their education and make plans for the future." PublicationDate="20141015T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x29075" URL="news/community-literacy-needs" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:29" CategoryIds="166|146|134|126|132|133|150" FileName="x29075.xml" Name="Community Literacy Needs" Title="Students, Alumni Focus on Literacy Needs in Community" Abstract="A program established by two Knox alumni is having an impact on elementary and college students." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/rural-ybh3sn0s.jpg" MainImageAltText="Karina Martinez, Knox College student volunteer, works with Galesburg, kindergarten students in this Grants in Place-funded early literacy program. " PublicationDate="20151201T06:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32842" URL="news/knox-fulbright-recipients-serve-communities-abroad" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:38" CategoryIds="166|138|134|126|144|132|133|128|174|250|186|191|175|229" FileName="x32842.xml" Name="Knox Fulbright Recipients Serve Communities Abroad" Title="Knox Fulbright Recipients Serve Communities Abroad" Abstract="Three Knox alumni complete overseas teaching assistantships." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/Fulbright-Sasaki.jpg" MainImageAltText="Tawni Sasaki worked in Taiwan with students in grades two through six. " PublicationDate="20170718T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8007" URL="news/green-oaks-term-2014-interdisciplinary-course-biology-field-station" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="126|224|145|156|168|206|217|164" FileName="x8007.xml" Name="Green Oaks Term 2014 Interdisciplinary Course Biology Field Station" Title="Green Oaks Term 2014" Abstract="Arts, biological sciences, cultural studies... Knox College's Green Oaks Term features multidisciplinary academics and everyday activities on the prairie." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/Green_Oaks_term-a_140530_2481.jpg" PublicationDate="20140710T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8320" URL="news/london-arts-alive-blends-travel-study-for-knox-students" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:47" CategoryIds="138|134|126|182|136|133|224|129|163|162|135|206|152|153|189" FileName="x8320.xml" Name="London Arts Alive Blends Travel, Study for Knox Students" Title="London Arts Alive Blends Travel, Study for Knox Students" Abstract="During a three-week trip, students become immersed in London's contemporary arts scene -- attending more than 50 events -- and examine its historical, social, and political contexts." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/londonartsalive1-aa.jpg" MainImageAltText="Students become immersed in London's contemporary arts scene through the London Arts Alive program." PublicationDate="20130328T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20983" URL="news/an-immersive-experience-in-japan" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="138|146|134|126|136|139|132|133|224|176|174|206|152|173|175|184|214|154" FileName="x20983.xml" Name="An Immersive Experience in Japan" Title="An Immersive Experience in Japan" Abstract="Japan Term aims to build and bolster the connection between the classroom and the on-ground experience in a foreign country." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/japan-2014-12-11-13.17.12-1.jpg" MainImageAltText="Japan Term is an immersive, interdisciplinary learning experience for students, who study Japanese language, history, and philosophy before traveling to the Asian country." PublicationDate="20150318T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x44995" URL="news/2022-intercultural-learning-programs" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:55" CategoryIds="126|224|219|206|214" FileName="x44995.xml" Name="2022 Intercultural Learning Programs" Title="Intercultural Learning Programs in the United States Provide Global Perspectives for Students" Abstract="Funded four-week summer research projects provide students with experiences typically associated with study abroad.  " MainImage="/images/News/2022/08/greenoaksneh.jpg" MainImageAltText="Students work on archaeology project at Green Oaks" PublicationDate="20220829T13:19:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x7994" URL="news/knox-college-national-science-foundation-grant-for-nmr" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="126|144|132|158|145|155|156|130|183|164|185" FileName="x7994.xml" Name="Knox College National Science Foundation Grant for NMR" Title="Research Equipment Grant from National Science Foundation" Abstract="Knox College has been awarded a major research equipment grant of $292,100 by the National Science Foundation for a new, more powerful nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/cermak_student_140421_0073.jpg" PublicationDate="20140801T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8060" URL="news/5-million-gift-to-support-new-art-building-at-knox-college" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="138|134|126|136|133|130|152|153" FileName="x8060.xml" Name="$5 Million Gift to Support New Art Building at Knox College" Title="$5 Million Gift to Support New Art Building at Knox College" Abstract="Knox College graduates Dick and Joan Whitney Whitcomb have committed to be the lead donors with a $5-million gift for a new academic building for studio art and art history." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/al-young-show-aa-2013-40695.jpg" PublicationDate="20140418T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8090" URL="news/knox-students-clubs-support-community-polar-plunge" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:29" CategoryIds="138|126|129|130|127" FileName="x8090.xml" Name="Knox Students, Clubs Support Community Polar Plunge" Title="Students, Clubs Support Community Polar Plunge" Abstract="Knox College students ran through freezing water and sub-freezing air, as they helped raise funds for the annual Polar Plunge, Feb. 23 at Lake Storey in Galesburg." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/polar-plunge-2014-aa-77285.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox organizations Alpha Sigma Alpha and Beta Theta Pi were among the leading fund-raising groups for an event for Special Olympics of Illinois." PublicationDate="20140305T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8001" URL="news/donors-give-more-than-19-million-to-knox" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="138|126|132|133|130" FileName="x8001.xml" Name="Donors Give More Than $19 Million to Knox" Title="Donors Give More Than $19 Million to Knox College" Abstract="Donors to Knox College gave more than $19 million during the 2013-14 fiscal year, including the largest gift from living donors in the College’s history." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/Ceramics-Class-0425h.jpg" PublicationDate="20140725T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x19965" URL="news/national-science-foundation-grant-computer-research-knox-college" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="126|144|145|130|161|219" FileName="x19965.xml" Name="National Science Foundation Grant Computer Research Knox College" Title="Making Faster Computers Work Smarter" Abstract="National Science Foundation grant for research at Knox College: make large computers more efficient, prepare students for science and tech careers." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/computer-research-40470.jpg" PublicationDate="20140922T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30863" URL="news/whitcomb-art-center" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="134|126|144|136|132|130|152|153" FileName="x30863.xml" Name="Whitcomb Art Center" Title="Construction on Whitcomb Art Center Nears Completion" Abstract="Home to the College's art and art history departments, the center will hold its first classes starting with winter term in January 2017." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/art-construction-63813.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College's Whitcomb Art Center with landscaping underway." PublicationDate="20160913T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x31514" URL="news/psychologists-explore-personality-development" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:21" CategoryIds="134|126|144|145|130|187|219" FileName="x31514.xml" Name="Psychologists Explore Personality Development" Title="Psychologists Explore Mystery of Personality" Abstract="Knox College psychology professors Andrew Hertel and Sara O'Brien launch a study of mothers and children, development of personality characteristics, and health-related behaviors." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/hertel-obrien.jpg" MainImageAltText="Andrew Hertel, assistant professor of psychology, and Sara O'Brien, assistant professor of psychology" PublicationDate="20161031T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x31591" URL="news/blick-art-materials-donation-whitcomb-art-center" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:55" CategoryIds="134|126|144|136|142|130|127|152|153" FileName="x31591.xml" Name="Blick Art Materials Donation Whitcomb Art Center" Title="New Equipment Donated to Whitcomb Art Center" Abstract="Knox College officials take delivery of $60,000 in equipment donated by Blick Art Materials for the new Whitcomb Art Center." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/blick-donation-delivery-160586.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College officials take delivery of equipment donated by Blick Art Materials for the new Whitcomb Art Center." PublicationDate="20161128T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32569" URL="news/ethicist-in-residence-to-present-on-us-health-care-policies" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:38" CategoryIds="146|134|126|144|145|129|142|266|130|202|203" FileName="x32569.xml" Name="Ethicist in Residence to Present on U.S. Health Care Policies" Title="Dying in America: Ethicist in Residence to Present on U.S. Health Care Policies" Abstract="Parke Ethicist in Residence Program brings ethics professionals to Knox College " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/Tarzian-Anita.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox alumni and ethicist: Anita Tarzian" PublicationDate="20170410T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32546" URL="news/medical-immersion-trip-pre-med-students-learn-from-alumni" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20251206T10:05:08" CategoryIds="134|126|132|133|158|145|128|266|155|156|130|187|202" FileName="x32546.xml" Name="Medical Immersion Trip: Pre-Med Students Learn from Alumni" Title="Medical Immersion Trip: Pre-Med Students Learn from Alumni" Abstract="A group of pre-med students traveled to Chicago over spring break to shadow Knox alumni with careers in medicine." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/KnoxMedicalImmersion_Chicago2017_013.jpg" MainImageAltText="Students meet and shadow alumni in the medical field during a spring break medical immersion trip." PublicationDate="20170411T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32612" URL="news/work-that-matters-x32612" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:37" CategoryIds="146|134|126|144|145|129|142|266|130|202|203" FileName="x32612.xml" Name="Work That Matters " Title="Work That Matters Conference Introduces Service Opportunities to Students" Abstract="Voices of the Peace Corps session offers students a new perspective on work after Knox" MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/Hall4.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox alumni and former Peace Corps volunteer: Joyce Hall '11" PublicationDate="20170412T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x33096" URL="news/knox-college-raises-close-to-15-million" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:38" CategoryIds="259|126|132|133|142|130|135" FileName="x33096.xml" Name="Knox College Raises Close to $15 Million" Title="Knox College Raises Close to $15 Million from Alumni, Friends" Abstract="More than 7,600 alumni, parents, and friends gave $14.9 million to the College to support students, faculty, and the academic program." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/old-main-51206.jpg" MainImageAltText="Old Main on the Knox College campus." PublicationDate="20170720T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x34398" URL="news/knox-college-appoints-garikai-campbell-as-provost-and-dean-of-the-college" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:38" CategoryIds="138|126|144|132|133|218|130|219|179" FileName="x34398.xml" Name="Knox College Appoints Garikai Campbell as Provost and Dean of the College" Title="Knox College Appoints Garikai Campbell as Provost and Dean of the College" Abstract="Campbell brings nearly 20 years of innovative leadership and experience in higher education to the position." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/Campbell-Garikai-web.jpg" MainImageAltText="Garikai Campbell, new provost and dean of Knox College" PublicationDate="20180206T18:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x13267" URL="news/us-news-rankings-2014-15" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="143|138|126|132|133|127|216" FileName="x13267.xml" Name="US News Rankings 2014-15" Title="Knox in US News: &quot;Great School at a Great Price&quot;" Abstract="Knox College is highly ranked by US News, 39th among national liberal arts colleges in the &quot;Great Schools&quot; category that recognizes a top reputation for both academic excellence and affordability." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/photos/file/academy-south-gateway-1773.jpg" PublicationDate="20140909T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20110" URL="news/theatre-department-mainstage-recreates-the-caffe-cino" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:13" CategoryIds="143|138|134|126|144|136|133|189" FileName="x20110.xml" Name="Theatre Department Mainstage Recreates the Caffe Cino" Title="Theatre Department Mainstage Recreates the Caffe Cino" Abstract="The Theatre Department's fall mainstage, directed by Jeff Grace, will recreate the Caffe Cino, the cafe/theatre that was the genesis of off-off-Broadway." MainImage="/images/News/2014/10/cino.jpg" MainImageAltText="Caffe Cino ensemble members rehearse &quot;Who Killed My Bald Sister Sophie?&quot;" PublicationDate="20141015T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20140" URL="news/economics-professor-roy-andersen-retires" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="143|146|134|126|132|165" FileName="x20140.xml" Name="Economics Professor Roy Andersen Retires" Title="Economics Professor Roy Andersen Retires" Abstract="Longtime Knox economics professor Roy Andersen received a warm sendoff at a retirement reception held Homecoming weekend." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/Andersen_2014_141011_65925.jpg" MainImageAltText="Economics professor Roy Anderson at his retirement celebration at Homecoming." PublicationDate="20141017T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20160" URL="news/knox-alumna-named-orlando-ceo-of-the-year" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:47" CategoryIds="143|138|134|126|144|132|133|145|128|161" FileName="x20160.xml" Name="Knox Alumna Named Orlando CEO of the Year" Title="Knox Alumna Named Orlando CEO of the Year" Abstract="Carol Craig '89 is founder and CEO of Craig Technologies, a Florida-based company that specializes in aerospace and defense manufacturing." MainImage="/images/News/2014/10/carolcraig.jpg" MainImageAltText="Carol Craig '89 was named CEO of the Year in the Orlando Business Journal" PublicationDate="20141027T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20162" URL="news/knox-educational-studies-program-receives-top-ranking" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="166|143|138|146|134|126|144|133" FileName="x20162.xml" Name="Knox Educational Studies Program Receives Top Ranking" Title="Knox Educational Studies Program Receives Top Ranking" Abstract="Knox is one of only five Illinois institutions to receive the highest possible rating in the latest Teacher Prep Review. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/education.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox student reads to a Galesburg elementary student" PublicationDate="20141027T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20213" URL="news/knox-theatre-department-and-prairie-players-theatre-collaborate-on-first-look-festival" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:13" CategoryIds="143|138|134|126|144|136|133|162|189" FileName="x20213.xml" Name="Knox Theatre Department and Prairie Players Theatre Collaborate on First Look Festival" Title="Knox Theatre Department and Prairie Players Collaborate on First Look Play Festival" Abstract="First Look Festival unites Knox Department of Theatre and the local Prairie Players Theatre in producing new work." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/first_look.jpg" MainImageAltText="Maddie Mondeaux directs a First Look Festival reading" PublicationDate="20141106T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20242" URL="news/prairie-fire-bioneers-conference-features-knox-alumnus" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="143|138|134|126|144|133|145|168" FileName="x20242.xml" Name="Prairie Fire Bioneers Conference Features Knox Alumnus" Title="Prairie Fire Bioneers Conference Features Knox Alumnus" Abstract="Knox College's Second Annual Prairie Fire Bioneers conference featured a keynote address by 2010 Alumni Achievement Award Winner James Hallock, founder of Earth Block Inc," MainImage="/images/News/2014/11/Bioneers_Hallock_141108_1379.jpg" PublicationDate="20141114T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8397" URL="news/knox-locations-featured-on-pbs-map-with-the-abolitionists" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="143|146|134|126|144|135|173" FileName="x8397.xml" Name="Knox Locations Featured on PBS Map with The Abolitionists" Title="Knox Locations Featured on PBS Map with The Abolitionists" Abstract="People and places from the history of Knox College and Illinois are featured on an interactive website developed for the PBS television broadcast of &quot;The Abolitionists.&quot;" MainImage="/images/News/2012/12/abolitionists-map-1g.jpg" PublicationDate="20121211T06:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8396" URL="news/crawford-receives-national-science-foundation-grant" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="143|134|126|144|158|145|219|135" FileName="x8396.xml" Name="Crawford Receives National Science Foundation Grant" Title="Crawford Receives National Science Foundation Grant" Abstract="In a collaborative project, Knox College Chemistry Professor Mary Crawford is helping to develop laboratory exercises that will enable undergraduate students to better understand the connection between their physical chemistry studies and how those studies apply in the real world." MainImage="/images/News/2012/12/crawfordgrant.jpg" MainImageAltText="Mary Crawford, Chemistry professor, with her students. " PublicationDate="20121212T06:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8398" URL="news/linebacker-hendrick-named-all-american" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="166|143|146|134|126|144|238|131" FileName="x8398.xml" Name="Linebacker Hendrick Named All American" Title="Linebacker Hendrick Named Football All American" Abstract="One of the nation's leading tacklers, Knox College Prairie Fire football linebacker Mike Hendrick is named to the 2012 American Football Coaches Association Division III Coaches' All-America team." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/hendrick.jpg" MainImageAltText="Mike Hendrick was named football All American" PublicationDate="20121211T06:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8400" URL="news/knox-named-sierra-club-cool-school-hosts-equiknox" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:13" CategoryIds="143|134|126|144|145|168" FileName="x8400.xml" Name="Knox Named Sierra Club 'Cool School,' Hosts EquiKnox " Title="Knox Named Sierra Club 'Cool School,' Hosts EquiKnox" Abstract="Author, professor, and geologist Scott Montgomery '73 delivers remarks about sustainability at Knox College, which has been chosen as one of the greenest colleges and universities in the United States." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/EquiKnox280.jpg" MainImageAltText="Geologist Scott Montgomery talks about sustainability at EquiKnox" PublicationDate="20121204T06:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8394" URL="news/mcnair-program-grant-awarded-to-knox-college" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="143|138|134|126|144|133|219|206" FileName="x8394.xml" Name="McNair Program Grant Awarded to Knox College" Title="McNair Program Grant Awarded" Abstract="Knox College receives federal grant of more than $1.25-million to continue its highly successful McNair TRIO Program that helps students prepare for academic and research-oriented careers." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/mcnair.jpg" MainImageAltText="Students learn about the McNair program" PublicationDate="20121213T06:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8392" URL="news/cnn-journalist-to-speak-at-carlin-career-forum" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20251206T09:45:10" CategoryIds="143|126|144|208" FileName="x8392.xml" Name="CNN Journalist to Speak at Carlin Career Forum" Title="CNN Journalist to Speak at Carlin Career Forum" Abstract="Award-winning journalist Christine Romans, host of CNN's Saturday morning personal finance show, will deliver a January 14, 2013, talk to members of the Knox College community titled &quot;Being Smart to Find the Job You Want.&quot;" MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/romans_christine.jpg" PublicationDate="20121214T06:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8390" URL="news/knox-graduate-in-peace-corps-africa-malaria-program" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="192|143|146|134|126|144|139|132|145|128|187|206|170|190" FileName="x8390.xml" Name="Knox Graduate in Peace Corps Africa Malaria Program" Title="Knox Graduate in Peace Corps Africa Malaria Program" Abstract="Knox College graduate Elyse Callahan, who is serving in the Peace Corps in Africa, will give a free, public lecture, &quot;Stomping Out Malaria: My Peace Corps Service in Zambia,&quot; January 7 at Knox." MainImage="/images/News/2012/12/callahan-elyse-1369.jpg" PublicationDate="20121219T06:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8388" URL="news/knox-students-protest-on-christmas-holiday" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:55" CategoryIds="213|143|126|144|132|129|142|128" FileName="x8388.xml" Name="Knox Students Protest on Christmas Holiday" Title="Knox Students Protest on Christmas Holiday" Abstract="The first student protest in Knox College was in 1851, when students wanted to celebrate Christmas Day, but the administration scheduled classes on December 25, based on the belief that it was a pagan holiday." MainImage="/images/News/2012/12/Christmas.jpg" PublicationDate="20121221T06:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8472" URL="news/meet-some-of-the-newest-members-of-knoxs-community" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:29" CategoryIds="143|138|146|134|126|144|136|139|133|145" FileName="x8472.xml" Name="Meet Some of the Newest Members of Knox's Community" Title="Meet Some of the Newest Members of Knox's Community" Abstract="First-year and transfer students prepare to launch their careers at Knox, and they bring with them a wide range of experiences and interests." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/Welcome_Address_2012_1928.jpg" PublicationDate="20120905T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20659" URL="news/knox-students-play-important-role-in-development-of-new-play-mosque-alert" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:13" CategoryIds="143|138|134|126|144|136|133|135|189" FileName="x20659.xml" Name="Knox Students Play Important Role in Development of New Play &quot;Mosque Alert&quot;" Title="Students Play Important Role in Development of New Play" Abstract="The residency of playwright Jamil Khoury is giving Knox students the chance to be at the front line of the development of Khoury's new play, Mosque Alert." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/mosque-alert.jpg" MainImageAltText="Jamil Khory, visiting playwright, and Neil Blackadder, professor of theatre, workshop an early draft of &quot;Mosque Alert.&quot;" PublicationDate="20150119T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20729" URL="news/sixteen-pleasures-celebrates-20-years" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:29" CategoryIds="143|138|134|126|144|136|139|133|167|162" FileName="x20729.xml" Name="Sixteen Pleasures Celebrates 20 Years" Title="Sixteen Pleasures Celebrates 20 Years" Abstract="2014 marks the 20th anniversary of Professor Robert Hellenga’s first novel, The Sixteen Pleasures." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/hellenga-faculty-alumni-books-1867.jpg" MainImageAltText="Robert Hellenga, George Appleton Lawrence Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of English and distinguished writer-in-residence" PublicationDate="20150203T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20738" URL="news/knox-alumna-and-professor-collaborate-on-award-winning-book-of-poems" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:13" CategoryIds="143|134|126|136|139|132|128|167|162|135" FileName="x20738.xml" Name="Knox Alumna and Professor Collaborate on Award-Winning Book of Poems" Title="Knox Alumna and Professor Collaborate on Award-Winning Book of Poems" Abstract="&quot;No Shape Bends the River So Long,&quot; by Monica Berlin and Beth Marzoni, won the New Measure Poetry Prize and is now available for purchase." MainImage="/images/News/2015/02/berlin-marzoni.jpg" MainImageAltText="Monica Berlin '95 and Beth Marzoni '04 collaborate on an award-winning book of poems" PublicationDate="20150206T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20765" URL="news/knox-junior-receives-prestigious-gilman-scholarship" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:13" CategoryIds="143|138|134|126|144|139|133|170|214|229" FileName="x20765.xml" Name="Knox Junior Receives Prestigious Gilman Scholarship" Title="Knox Junior Receives Prestigious Gilman Scholarship" Abstract="Knox College student Sarah Kobernat '16 was selected as a recipient of the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for students planning to study abroad." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/sarahkobernat.jpg" MainImageAltText="Sarah Kobernat, Gilman scholarship recipient, in Ghent, Belgium" PublicationDate="20150211T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20838" URL="news/world-premiere-of-mosque-alert-an-exciting-opportunity-for-students" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:05" CategoryIds="143|138|134|126|144|136|133|189" FileName="x20838.xml" Name="World Premiere of &quot;Mosque Alert&quot; an Exciting Opportunity for Students" Title="World Premiere of Play an Exciting Opportunity for Students" Abstract="Developing the world premiere of &quot;Mosque Alert&quot; has given students the chance to work with a professional playwright and engage with national issues." MainImageAltText="Knox College students rehearse a scene from &quot;Mosque Alert&quot;" PublicationDate="20150223T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20865" URL="news/students-create-a-searchable-schedule-database" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:30" CategoryIds="143|138|134|126|144|133|145|161" FileName="x20865.xml" Name="Students Create a Searchable Schedule Database" Title="Students Create a Searchable Schedule Database" Abstract="Students searching for spring term courses now have a new tool at their disposal, thanks to a student-created searchable database." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/startup-mixer-29088.jpg" MainImageAltText="Students in the Roger Taylor Lounge." PublicationDate="20150303T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20870" URL="news/professor-selected-as-blogger-for-psychology-today" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:29" CategoryIds="143|138|134|126|133|145|187|135" FileName="x20870.xml" Name="Professor Selected as Blogger for &quot;Psychology Today&quot;" Title="Professor New Blogger for &quot;Psychology Today&quot;" Abstract="Psychology Professor Frank McAndrew has been selected to write a blog for &quot;Psychology Today&quot; magazine." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/frankinbruges-1.jpg" MainImageAltText="Frank McAndrew, Cornelia H. Dudley Professor of Psychology" PublicationDate="20150303T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20875" URL="news/student-studies-with-award-winning-theater-center" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:29" CategoryIds="143|138|134|126|144|136|133|189|229" FileName="x20875.xml" Name="Student Studies with Award-Winning Theater Center" Title="Student Studies with Award-Winning Theater Center" Abstract="After studying at the National Theatre Institute, Emily Antoff '15 is putting her skills to work directing &quot;The Clean House&quot; by Sarah Ruhl." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/clean-house-17410.jpg" MainImageAltText="The cast of &quot;The Clean House&quot;" PublicationDate="20150303T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20859" URL="news/tks-earns-several-icpa-awards" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:29" CategoryIds="143|146|126|129|232|250|177" FileName="x20859.xml" Name="TKS Earns Several ICPA Awards " Title="&quot;The Knox Student&quot; Earns Several ICPA Awards" Abstract="Knox's student run newspaper added 12 Illinois College Press Association awards to its growing list of accomplishments." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/TKS_140416_00056.jpg" MainImageAltText="Student work at The Knox Student" PublicationDate="20150303T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20883" URL="news/knox-student-wins-first-place-at-figge-museum-invitational" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:13" CategoryIds="143|138|134|126|144|136|133|152|189" FileName="x20883.xml" Name="Knox Student Wins First Place at Figge Museum Invitational" Title="Knox Student Wins First Place at Figge Museum Invitational" Abstract="Emma Lister combines her interests in theatre and studio art through a sculpture entitled &quot;Henrik.&quot;" MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/lister-emma-97422.jpg" MainImageAltText="Emma Lister '17 with her sculpture &quot;Henrik&quot;" PublicationDate="20150306T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20884" URL="news/polar-plunge-shows-love-of-service" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="143|138|126|144|139|133|232" FileName="x20884.xml" Name="Polar Plunge Shows Love of Service" Title="Polar Plunge Participation Shows Love of Service" Abstract="Students took the Annual Polar Plunge to raising funds for Special Olympics Illinois." MainImage="/images/News/2015/03/Polar_Plunge_77229_cover.jpg" MainImageAltText="The women of Alpha Sigma Alpha brave the waters for Special Olympics Illinois. " PublicationDate="20150318T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20908" URL="news/alumni-achievement-award-winner-at-oscars" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:13" CategoryIds="143|138|146|134|126|144|136|132|133|128|165|189" FileName="x20908.xml" Name="Alumni Achievement Award Winner at Oscars" Title="Alumni Achievement Award Winner at Oscars" Abstract="Rachel Abarbanell '02 worked on the Oscar-winning film &quot;Interstellar.&quot;" MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/Rachel_Abarbanell_CaxtonClub_20140403_00006.jpg" MainImageAltText="Rachel Abarbanell '02 at Caxton Club event" PublicationDate="20150311T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x21256" URL="news/alumnus-recognized-for-achievements-in-radio-news" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="143|138|146|134|126|144|136|132|133|128|162|177" FileName="x21256.xml" Name="Alumnus Recognized for Achievements in Radio News" Title="Alumnus Recognized for Achievements in Radio News" Abstract="Alex Keefe '06 is the recipient of four awards for his radio series &quot;Political Dark Arts.&quot;" MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/alex-keefe-4.jpg" MainImageAltText="Alex Keefe '06, radio broadcast journalist." PublicationDate="20150424T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x21271" URL="news/professor-of-english-publishes-book-of-poetry" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:30" CategoryIds="143|138|134|126|144|136|139|133|167|162|135" FileName="x21271.xml" Name="Professor of English Publishes Book of Poetry" Title="Professor of English Publishes Book of Poetry" Abstract="Natania Rosenfeld's new book of poetry, Wild Domestic, pays tribute to the people and art that have moved and shaped her." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/english_class_140422_2053.jpg" MainImageAltText="Natania Rosenfeld with students" PublicationDate="20150430T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x21366" URL="news/peer-mentoring-programs-make-positive-impact" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="143|138|126|230|218" FileName="x21366.xml" Name="Peer Mentoring Programs Make Positive Impact&#xA;&#xA;" Title="Peer Mentoring Programs Make Positive Impact" Abstract="Knox’s Center for Teaching and Learning offers academic support for students who, in turn, offer help to others." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/ctl-students-42904a.jpg" MainImageAltText="Writer's Block, a peer mentoring writing tutor program, helps Knox students during all parts of the writing process. " PublicationDate="20150515T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x21348" URL="news/al-young-art-show-2015" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="143|138|134|126|144|136|133|152|153" FileName="x21348.xml" Name="Al Young Art Show 2015" Title="Al Young Art Show 2015" Abstract="This year's Al Young Exhibit --  the only juried art show at Knox -- saw more than 200 works of art on display." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/al-young-show-prep-44985.jpg" MainImageAltText="A student hangs art for the Al Young juried art show." PublicationDate="20150515T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x21409" URL="news/students-summer-in-china-funded-by-gilman-scholarship" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="143|138|134|126|144|182|136|139|133|214|159" FileName="x21409.xml" Name="Student's Summer in China Funded by Gilman Scholarship" Title="Student’s Summer in China Funded by Gilman Scholarship" Abstract="Dy'Anna Augustus will study Chinese at Peking University in Beijing, China." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/augustus.jpg" MainImageAltText="Dy'Anna Augustus will spend her summer in China" PublicationDate="20150612T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x21428" URL="news/commencement-2015/whitaker-citation" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:14" CategoryIds="241|143|146|134|126|240|177" FileName="x21428.xml" Name="Whitaker Citation" Title="Bill Whitaker Awarded Honorary Degree" Abstract="Bill Whitaker, Emmy Award-winning journalist and 60 MINUTES correspondent, was awarded a degree of Doctor of Humane Letters at Knox College Commencement 2015." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/commencement-2015-46208.jpg" MainImageAltText="Journalist Bill Whitaker received an honorary degree and gave the commencement address at Knox College, June 7, 2015." PublicationDate="20150607T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x21438" URL="news/student-creates-box-for-writing-portfolio" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:29" CategoryIds="143|126|136|162" FileName="x21438.xml" Name="Student Creates Box for Writing Portfolio" Title="Put a Lid on It" Abstract="Instead of the standard three-ring-binder, creative writing major Oscar Hallas '15 compiled the 300-page anthology of his work in a custom-made wooden box." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/writing-portfolio-box-28248.jpg" MainImageAltText="Oscar Hallas with wood box created to hold writing portfolio." PublicationDate="20150602T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x21481" URL="news/knox-alumna-named-medical-officer-for-americares" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:29" CategoryIds="143|134|126|144|139|132|145|128|155|191|188" FileName="x21481.xml" Name="Knox Alumna named Medical Officer for AmeriCares" Title="Knox Alumna Named Medical Officer for AmeriCares" Abstract="Dr. Julie Varughese is helping to increase access to quality medicines and supplies for low-income patients in more than 90 countries." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/varughese.jpg" MainImageAltText="Dr. Varughese '00 with a child in a cholera treatment center in Haiti." PublicationDate="20150604T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x21516" URL="news/knox-alumna-wins-chicago-award-for-costume-design" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:47" CategoryIds="143|138|126|144|136|132|133|128|189" FileName="x21516.xml" Name="Knox Alumna Wins Chicago Award for Costume Design" Title="Knox Alumna Wins Chicago Award for Costume Design" Abstract="Rachel Sypniewski '01 wins the Jeff Award for her costume design of &quot;La Bête.&quot;" MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/LaBete.jpg" MainImageAltText="The cast of La Bête in the costumes designed by Rachel Sypniewski '01" PublicationDate="20150616T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x21524" URL="news/last-week-of-spring-term" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="143|126|129" FileName="x21524.xml" Name="Last Week of Spring Term" Title="First to Finish: Spring 2015" Abstract="Snapshots of the end of Spring Term 2015 show the diversity of academic and campus life at Knox College." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/bird-banding-class-47923.jpg" MainImageAltText="Professor James Mountjoy and students in his Ornithology course conduct a bird banding lab at the Green Oaks Biological Field Station." PublicationDate="20150612T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x21534" URL="news/two-faculty-named-to-endowed-chairs" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:30" CategoryIds="166|143|146|134|126|132|145|179|135" FileName="x21534.xml" Name="Two Faculty Named to Endowed Chairs" Title="Two Faculty Named to Endowed Chairs" Abstract="Diana Beck, educational studies, and Kevin Hastings, mathematics, honored for accomplishments" MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/endowed15-Beck-Hastings.jpg" MainImageAltText="Diana Beck, educational studies, and Kevin Hastings, mathematics, named to endowed chairs" PublicationDate="20151006T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x21676" URL="news/knox-student-makes-documentary-on-veterans-art-movement" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="143|138|134|126|144|136|169|139|133|162|229" FileName="x21676.xml" Name="Knox Student Makes Documentary on Veterans Art Movement" Title="Knox Student Makes Documentary on Veterans Art Movement" Abstract="Through the ACM Chicago Program, Laura Myers created a documentary about the veterans art movement." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/myers.jpg" MainImageAltText="Laura Myers '15" PublicationDate="20150715T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x21716" URL="news/new-grad-serves-knox-through-americorps-vista" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="143|138|146|134|126|144|132|133|128|173|175|214" FileName="x21716.xml" Name="New Grad Serves Knox Through AmeriCorps VISTA" Title="New Grad Serves Knox Through AmeriCorps VISTA" Abstract="Mark Muniz '15 will help first-generation students and promote student volunteer engagement with the community." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/mark_muniz.jpg" MainImageAltText="Mark Muniz '15 is organizing food shares and taking on other projects as an AmeriCorps VISTA member assigned to Knox College." PublicationDate="20150721T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x21722" URL="news/knox-student-joins-pioneering-pacific-research-expedition" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="143|138|134|126|144|133|145|156|168|214|229" FileName="x21722.xml" Name="Knox Student Joins Pioneering Pacific Research Expedition" Title="Knox Student Joins Pioneering Pacific Research Expedition" Abstract="Nathan Kemp '16 is spending his summer at sea, traveling to the Phoenix Islands with SEA Semester." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/SEASemester_PIPA_Group2015.jpg" MainImageAltText="Nathan Kemp '16 participates in a research expedition in the Pacific Ocean. Like other Knox students, he has many options for studying and doing research work off-campus." PublicationDate="20150722T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x21833" URL="news/princeton-review-ranks-knox-for-2015-2016" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:13" CategoryIds="143|126|127|217|216" FileName="x21833.xml" Name="Princeton Review Ranks Knox for 2015-2016" Title="Knox Selected Among Nation's Best Colleges" Abstract="The Princeton Review selects Knox College for &quot;The Best 380 Colleges,&quot; the 2016 edition of the annual college guidebook also rating Knox as one of the Best Midwestern Colleges." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/biochemistry-lab-120380.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College student in the lab section of a biochemistry class." PublicationDate="20150805T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x21881" URL="news/students-pursue-internships-in-writing-and-publishing" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="251|143|138|146|134|126|144|136|139|133|129|232|167|162|250|206|177|220" FileName="x21881.xml" Name="Students Pursue Internships in Writing and Publishing" Title="Students Pursue Internships in Writing and Publishing" Abstract="During the year, these students work on campus publications and reading series. This summer, they are putting their experience to practice." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/ribaudo.jpg" MainImageAltText="Carmen Ribaudo at her Scholastic internship is among the Knox students putting their education to work in the writing and publishing world." PublicationDate="20150817T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x22195" URL="news/popularity-of-adult-coloring-books-puts-a-spotlight-on-knox-research" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:13" CategoryIds="143|138|134|126|144|132|133|145|128|187|219|135" FileName="x22195.xml" Name="Popularity of Adult Coloring Books Puts a Spotlight on Knox Research" Title="Popularity of Adult Coloring Books Puts a Spotlight on Knox Research" Abstract="Research by Nancy Curry '04 and Professor of Psychology Tim Kasser is featured in an article about the anxiety-reducing benefits of coloring." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/Coloring_7199-2.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox researchers Nancy Curry '04 and Psychology Professor Tim Kasser investigated how coloring can reduce levels of anxiety in people." PublicationDate="20150904T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x22469" URL="news/student-cast-gives-direction-to-theatre-production" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="143|134|126|136|189" FileName="x22469.xml" Name="Student Cast Gives Direction to Theatre Production" Title="Role Reversal" Abstract="Knox College presents 300-year-old French play, The Island of Slaves, by Pierre Marivaux, that explores issues of economic and social power still relevant in today's world." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/island-of-slaves-79915.jpg" MainImageAltText="Director Neil Blackadder and Knox College students in rehearsal for The Island of Slaves by Pierre Marivaux." PublicationDate="20151022T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x22503" URL="news/spark-program-gives-preview-of-academics-and-campus-life" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:13" CategoryIds="143|138|126|129" FileName="x22503.xml" Name="SPARK Program Gives Preview of Academics and Campus Life" Title="SPARK Program Previews Academics &amp; Campus Life" Abstract="Knox College's new SPARK Program gives students a two-week preview of college, from academics to extracurriculars, and campus to community." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/spark-class-2015-90318.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College SPARK students working with mathematics professor Mary Armon." PublicationDate="20151104T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x29056" URL="news/career-impact-summit" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20251206T20:15:40" CategoryIds="143|134|126|133|158|145|128" FileName="x29056.xml" Name="Career Impact Summit" Title="Students Learn Value Of A Liberal Arts Education" Abstract="70 students stayed on campus after fall term finals for networking sessions, career panels, and lectures with more than a dozen alumni at a Career Impact Summit." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/career-summit-152932.jpg" MainImageAltText="Geoff Ziegler '03 presents the keynote speech at the 2015 Career Impact Summit." PublicationDate="20151125T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x29416" URL="news/morgan-helps-francophone-locals-have-a-voice" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="166|143|138|146|126|139|133|219|170|214" FileName="x29416.xml" Name="Morgan helps Francophone locals have a voice" Title="Student Helps Francophone Locals Have a Voice" Abstract="Lindsey Morgan '16 uses her language skills to help Galesburg's growing population of French-speaking African immigrants." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/Morgan_senior_research_story.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox senior Lindsey Morgan interacts with a African American French speaker as part of her senior research project. " PublicationDate="20160216T22:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x29478" URL="news/5-receive-alumni-achievement-awards" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="143|138|146|134|126|136|132|133|187|242|186|152|202" FileName="x29478.xml" Name="5 Receive Alumni Achievement Awards" Title="Five Receive Alumni Achievement Awards" Abstract="Knox honors five alumni for their accomplishments at Founders Day Convocation." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/AAA-winners-2016-166577.jpg" MainImageAltText="2016 Knox College Alumni Achievement Award Winners" PublicationDate="20160222T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x29801" URL="news/creepiness-study-by-knox-college-professor-frank-mcandrew" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:13" CategoryIds="143|134|126|187|219" FileName="x29801.xml" Name="Creepiness Study by Knox College Professor Frank McAndrew" Title="International Media Take a Close Look at Knox Research" Abstract="Media worldwide are reporting on research conducted by Knox College psychology professor Frank McAndrew and  Sara Koehnke '12 into what makes some people seem 'creepy.'" MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/caffe-cino-rehearsal-60082.jpg" MainImageAltText="Two Knox College students in a theatre rehearsal." PublicationDate="20160412T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x29894" URL="news/horizons-event-showcases-student-research-and-creative-projects" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="147|143|138|146|134|126|144|136|139|133|145|219|194|263" FileName="x29894.xml" Name="Horizons Event Showcases Student Research &amp; Creative Projects" Title="Horizons Event Showcases Student Research &amp; Creative Projects" Abstract="More than 30 Knox College students share their research and creative work at the annual Horizons conference." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/Horizons_2016_1083.jpg" MainImageAltText="Kyle Baacke shares his research at the 2016 Horizons Conference" PublicationDate="20160425T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x29928" URL="news/knox-college-choir-concert-may-6" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:47" CategoryIds="143|134|126|182|136|233" FileName="x29928.xml" Name="Knox College Choir Concert May 6" Title="Knox College Choir Spring Concert" Abstract="The Knox College Choir presents its spring concert at 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 6, 2016 in Kresge Hall." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/choir-concert-44647.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College Choir" PublicationDate="20160428T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30141" URL="news/commencement-2016/durbin-citation" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="241|143|146|134|126|240|177" FileName="x30141.xml" Name="Durbin Citation" Title="Dick Durbin Awarded Honorary Degree" Abstract="Dick Durbin, United States Senator from the State of Illinois, was awarded the degree of Doctor of Law at Knox College Commencement 2016." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/commencement-2016-81381.jpg" MainImageAltText="U.S. Senator Richard J. Durbin received an honorary degree and gave the commencement address at Knox College, June 5, 2016." PublicationDate="20160605T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30226" URL="news/alumni-succeed-in-stem-research" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="143|138|134|126|144|132|133|158|145|128|187|183|219|168|164" FileName="x30226.xml" Name="Alumni Succeed in STEM Research" Title="Alumni Succeed in STEM Research" Abstract="Three alumni received National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships in ecology and social psychology." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/supej-michael-42446.jpg" MainImageAltText="As a Knox student, Michael Supej used a nitrogen-filled glove box to work with an iron compound during a chemistry research project" PublicationDate="20160614T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30261" URL="news/new-plays-festival-celebrates-knox-writers" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:55" CategoryIds="143|138|134|126|144|136|132|133|162|135|189" FileName="x30261.xml" Name="New Plays Festival Celebrates Knox Writers" Title="New Plays Festival Celebrates Knox Writers" Abstract="Seventeen new plays by student, faculty, and alumni playwrights were staged at Knox College in Spring 2016." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/-plays-festival-2013-70603-%281%29.jpg" MainImageAltText="Students rehearse a scene during the Knox College New Plays Festival" PublicationDate="20160630T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30286" URL="news/angela-mcneal-16-transforms-the-stage-at-national-dance-festival" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:30" CategoryIds="147|143|138|134|126|144|136|133|142|130|163" FileName="x30286.xml" Name="Angela McNeal '16 Transforms the Stage at National Dance Festival" Title="Angela McNeal '16 Transforms the Stage at National Dance Festival" Abstract="Recent Knox College graduate performs The Raven, choreographed by Knox faculty member Jen Smith, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/Dance_Ensemble_9760.jpg" MainImageAltText="Angela McNeal performs 'The Raven' at Kennedy Center" PublicationDate="20160728T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30417" URL="news/knox-sets-fundraising-record" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:55" CategoryIds="143|126|144|132|133|130" FileName="x30417.xml" Name="Knox Sets Fundraising Record" Title="Knox Sets Fundraising Record, Meets Donor Challenge" Abstract="$3.8 million was raised for the Knox Fund and more than 9,000 donors Give to the College" MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/alumni-hall-150135.jpg" MainImageAltText="Alumni Hall on the Knox College campus" PublicationDate="20160728T20:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30536" URL="news/knox-alumni-explore-the-southwest-desert" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="143|134|126|144|136|132|128|135|152|153|151" FileName="x30536.xml" Name="Knox Alumni Explore the Southwest Desert" Title="Knox Alumni Explore the Southwest Desert" Abstract="Knox Professors Greg Gilbert and Michael Godsil led an alumni tour of the Four Corners region focused on art, architecture, history, and photography." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/desertsouthwest.jpg" MainImageAltText="Participants of the &quot;Tour the American Southwest&quot; alumni trip." PublicationDate="20160824T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30552" URL="news/mortar-board-brings-home-two-national-awards" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:55" CategoryIds="143|138|134|126|133|129|128|232|127|219" FileName="x30552.xml" Name="Mortar Board Brings Home Two National Awards" Title="Mortar Board Brings Home Two National Awards" Abstract="Mortar Board brought home the Silver Torch Award and the Project Excellence Award at its most recent National Conference. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/mortar-board.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox's chapter of Mortar Board received two awards at a recent national conference." PublicationDate="20160826T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30823" URL="news/knox-professor-teaches-political-science-through-science-fiction" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="143|138|146|134|126|144|133|145|186|135|168|195" FileName="x30823.xml" Name="Knox Professor Teaches Political Science Through Science Fiction" Title="Knox Professor Teaches Political Science Through Science Fiction" Abstract="Benjamin Farrer, assistant professor of environmental studies, contributed a chapter to &quot;Poli Sci Fi: An Introduction to Political Science through Science Fiction.&quot;" MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Faculty/farrer-ben-32813.jpg" MainImageAltText="Ben Farrer, assistant professor of environmental studies" PublicationDate="20160905T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30865" URL="news/us-news-ranking-2016-2017" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="143|138|126|144|133|218|208|130|216" FileName="x30865.xml" Name="US News Ranking 2016-2017" Title="Knox #22 for Great Teaching: US News" Abstract="Knox College is in the top 25 nationally for great teaching, and highly rated in several other areas, in U.S. News &amp; World Report rankings." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/old-main-3c062d8_h.jpg" MainImageAltText="Old Main at Knox College" PublicationDate="20160913T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x31637" URL="news/daad-scholarship-for-germany-internship" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:29" CategoryIds="143|138|134|126|133|145|187|183|219|206|229|220" FileName="x31637.xml" Name="DAAD Scholarship for Germany Internship" Title="Scholarship Leads to Internship at Top Research Hospital in Berlin, Germany" Abstract="Knox students have been awarded highly competitive schlarship six times in last three years." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/Friedrichshafen.jpg" MainImageAltText="Emily Corwin-Renner visits Constance Lake in the south of Germany." PublicationDate="20161130T18:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x31700" URL="news/knox-religious-studies-professor-presents-papers-at-two-international-conferences" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="143|134|126|144|169|167|135|188|184" FileName="x31700.xml" Name="Knox Religious Studies Professor Presents Papers at Two International Conferences" Title="Knox Professor Studies the Intersection of Science Fiction and Religion" Abstract="Professor James Thrall presents papers on the science fiction novel &quot;The Man in the High Castle&quot; at two international conferences." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/secthrall-james-160675.jpg" MainImageAltText="Professor James Thrall in his office." PublicationDate="20161207T18:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x31742" URL="news/student-awarded-competitive-study-abroad-scholarship" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:21" CategoryIds="143|146|126|144|174|214" FileName="x31742.xml" Name="Student Awarded Competitive Study Abroad Scholarship" Title="Student Awarded Competitive Study Abroad Scholarship" Abstract="A leap of faith made it possible for Alexis Bell '18 to study language and culture in Flensburg, Germany." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/Alexisbell.jpg" MainImageAltText="Alexis Bell '18 will study language and culture in Flensburg, Germany, thanks to a Gilman scholarship." PublicationDate="20161221T18:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x31851" URL="news/top-knox-stories-of-2016" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:21" CategoryIds="241|264|143|134|126|136|132|133|224|131|145|142|128|266|130|242|217|265|152|189|225|236|216" FileName="x31851.xml" Name="Top Knox Stories of 2016" Title="Top Knox Stories of the Year" Abstract="New mascot, minors, and director of spiritual life among most-viewed stories of 2016." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/Mascot_Reveal_19392.jpg" MainImageAltText="The new Prairie Fire mascot, Blaze, was reveiled at Homecoming 2016." PublicationDate="20161221T18:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x31852" URL="news/knox-students-travel-to-standing-rock-reservation" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:21" CategoryIds="143|126|144|145|230|142|168|217|225|200" FileName="x31852.xml" Name="Knox Students Travel to Standing Rock Reservation  " Title="Students Travel to Dakota Area Pipeline" Abstract="Social justice unites students, who quickly mobilized and traveled to North Dakota in November." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/students-standing-rock-31346.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox students volunteer in a kitchen at Standing Rock Reservation" PublicationDate="20161221T18:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x31856" URL="news/knox-artist-in-residence-puts-spotlight-on-experimental-printmaking" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:20" CategoryIds="143|134|126|144|136|130|152|153" FileName="x31856.xml" Name="Knox Artist in Residence Puts Spotlight on Experimental Printmaking" Title="Knox Artist in Residence Puts Spotlight on Experimental Printmaking" Abstract="Residencies brings new artistic perspectives to Knox" MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/MichaelLevine_WeirdApartment_18033.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox students view Mike Levine's artwork. " PublicationDate="20161221T18:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x31995" URL="news/chris-murrie-film-editing-awards-kubo-and-two-strings-laika" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:38" CategoryIds="143|134|126|144|136|132|128|152|189" FileName="x31995.xml" Name="Chris Murrie Film Editing Awards Kubo and Two Strings LAIKA" Title="Film Edited by Knox Grad Nominated for Two Oscars" Abstract="Film editor Chris Murrie '95 &amp; LAIKA honored for animated feature &quot;Kubo and the Two Strings.&quot;" MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/laika-kubo-10003.jpg" MainImageAltText="Publicity poster for Kubo and the Two Strings" PublicationDate="20170125T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32223" URL="news/knox-choir-2017-tour-concert" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:21" CategoryIds="143|126|144|182|233" FileName="x32223.xml" Name="Knox Choir 2017 Tour Concert" Title="Knox Choir Previews Tour, Hosts Composer" Abstract="Knox College Choir previews its 2017 tour of France in send-off concert in Galesburg, and hosts a campus lecture by composer Eriks Esenvalds." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/knox-choir-2017-40291.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College Choir" PublicationDate="20170220T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32341" URL="news/rita-dove-at-knox-college-for-50th-anniversary-of-creative-writing" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:37" CategoryIds="241|143|126|144|182|136|167|162" FileName="x32341.xml" Name="Rita Dove at Knox College for 50th Anniversary of Creative Writing" Title="Pulitzer Prize Winner Rita Dove at Knox April 10" Abstract="The Pulitzer Prize winning poet will read from her own work as part of the 50th anniversary of Knox's Creative Writing Program." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/dove-rita-2016a.jpg" MainImageAltText="Rita Dove" PublicationDate="20170321T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32471" URL="news/whitcomb-art-center-wins-award" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:21" CategoryIds="143|138|134|126|144|132|133|152|153|151" FileName="x32471.xml" Name="Whitcomb Art Center Wins Award" Title="Whitcomb Art Center Wins Major Construction Award" Abstract="Knox College's Whitcomb Art Center wins a prestigious national award for construction company P.J. Hoerr, Inc., for its innovative design and materials." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/whitcomb-art-center-26493.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College Whitcomb Art Center" PublicationDate="20170330T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32595" URL="news/knox-college-choir-france-tour" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:37" CategoryIds="143|138|134|126|144|182|136|132|133|129|230|142|232|130|233|214" FileName="x32595.xml" Name="Knox College Choir France Tour" Title="A Continental Chord: Knox College Choir Performs in France" Abstract="The Knox College Choir spends spring break abroad, traveling and performing six concerts in Southern France." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/ChoirTour210421100458271_6417698990090515319_n.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College choir performs in church in southern France." PublicationDate="20170412T14:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32676" URL="news/knox-students-present-work-on-islam-and-religious-philosophy" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:54" CategoryIds="143|146|134|126|144|139|219|188|175" FileName="x32676.xml" Name="Knox Students Present Work on Islam and Religious Philosophy" Title="Knox Students Present Work on Islam and Religious Philosophy" Abstract="Conference provides Knox students the opportunity to expand their knowledge of religious studies." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/smith-melissa-179029.jpg" MainImageAltText="Melissa Smith" PublicationDate="20170814T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32766" URL="news/first-ethicist-in-residence-speaks-at-knox" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="143|146|126|144|132|266|130|187|201|190|202" FileName="x32766.xml" Name="First Ethicist in Residence Speaks at Knox" Title="First Ethicist in Residence Speaks at Knox" Abstract="Anita Tarzian '84 and pre-health students explore ethical dilemmas that exist in the modern health care field. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/tarzian-lecture-172851.jpg" MainImageAltText="Ethicist in Residence Anita Tarzian presents in a health psychology course" PublicationDate="20170515T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32862" URL="news/commencement-2017/longoria-citation" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="241|143|134|126|240" FileName="x32862.xml" Name="Longoria Citation" Title="Eva Longoria Awarded Honorary Degree" Abstract="Eva Longoria, Award-Winning Actor, Producer, and Philanthropist, was awarded the degree of Doctor of Fine Arts at Knox College Commencement 2017." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/commencement-ceremony-20171235.jpg" MainImageAltText="Eva Longoria, award-winning actor, producer, and philanthropist, was awarded the degree of Doctor of Fine Arts at Knox College Commencement 2017." PublicationDate="20170604T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32883" URL="news/knox-professor-and-student-create-online-trivia-game" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:38" CategoryIds="143|138|126|144|132|133|145|219|135|168|263" FileName="x32883.xml" Name="Knox Professor and Student Create Online Trivia Game" Title="Knox Professor and Student Create Online Trivia Game" Abstract="&quot;The purpose of Brain Snort is to learn,&quot; says Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Peter Schwartzman." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/x-schwartzman-peter-172421.jpg" MainImageAltText="Professor Peter Schwartzman and a student colloborated on a new trivia game, Brain Snort" PublicationDate="20170721T16:15:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x33375" URL="news/us-news-ranking-2017-2018" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="143|138|126|144|132|133|127|216" FileName="x33375.xml" Name="US News Ranking 2017-2018" Title="Knox College Top 25 for Educational Value: U.S. News Rankings" Abstract="Knox College is in the top 25 &quot;Great Schools, Great Prices&quot; ranking from U.S. News &amp; World Report." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/business-intensive-seminar-179639.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College students working on a project in a business program." PublicationDate="20170912T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x33800" URL="news/knox-welcomes-cuban-musician-jesús-fernández-as-artist-in-residence" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="467|143|234|138|134|126|144|182|136|132|133|129|230|142|218|130|163|435" FileName="x33800.xml" Name="Knox Welcomes Cuban Musician Jesús Fernández as Artist in Residence" Title="Knox Welcomes Cuban Musician Jesús Fernández as Artist in Residence" Abstract="The master of Cuban stringed instruments visits classrooms, shares Cuban culture, and performs throughout campus and in Galesburg." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/JesusFernandez_FatFish_23508.jpg" MainImageAltText="Jesus Fernandez performs at Jazz Night during his residency." PublicationDate="20171101T15:15:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x35448" URL="news/commencement-2018/das-citation" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="241|143|134|126|240" FileName="x35448.xml" Name="Das Citation" Title="Vir Das '02 Awarded Honorary Degree" Abstract="Vir Das, India’s premier comedian and Knox alumnus, was awarded the degree of Doctor of Fine Arts at Knox College Commencement 2018." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/commencement-2018-238064.jpg" MainImageAltText="Eva Longoria, award-winning actor, producer, and philanthropist, was awarded the degree of Doctor of Fine Arts at Knox College Commencement 2017." PublicationDate="20180603T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x35570" URL="news/phi-beta-kappa-inducts-seniors-to-class-of-2018-at-knox-college" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:38" CategoryIds="143|138|126|144|132|133" FileName="x35570.xml" Name="Phi Beta Kappa Inducts Seniors to Class of 2018 at Knox College" Title="Phi Beta Kappa Inducts Graduating Seniors at Knox College" Abstract="The Knox College chapter of Phi Beta Kappa inducted 33 graduating seniors and three juniors, in a formal ceremony on June 2, 2018." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/phi-beta-kappa-2018-66800.jpg" MainImageAltText="Phi Beta Kappa 2018 induction ceremony at Knox College." PublicationDate="20180611T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x35779" URL="news/new-business-major" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="143|138|126|144|132|133|157" FileName="x35779.xml" Name="New Business Major" Title="Knox Debuts New Major in Business and Management" Abstract="The innovative curriculum, which includes real-world immersive experiences, is designed to prepare students for the challenges of a rapidly changing global economy." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/0245_StartUpTerm_2_8_17.jpg" MainImageAltText="Students presenting during start up term" Quote="I believe that Knox is launching one of the most innovative business programs for undergraduates." PublicationDate="20180809T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x36362" URL="news/forsberg-ekanem-research-published" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:54" CategoryIds="264|143|126|133|155|127|219|179|135" FileName="x36362.xml" Name="Forsberg-Ekanem Research Published" Title="Faculty Member and Recent Knox Alumnus Team Up on Election Research" Abstract="Math Faculty Ole Forsberg and Uduak-Obong I. Ekanem '17 collaborate on research focused on the 2015 Nigerian election." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/open-house-2017-55824.jpg" MainImageAltText="Faculty Member and Recent Knox Alumnus Team Up on Published Research Paper" PublicationDate="20181102T18:07:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x36446" URL="news/55-foot-whale-comes-to-knox-college-campus" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:21" CategoryIds="147|143|138|134|126|136|132|133|156|130|219|168|152|263|189" FileName="x36446.xml" Name="55-Foot Whale Comes to Knox College Campus" Title="55-Foot Whale Skeleton Comes to Knox College Campus" Abstract="Students and faculty from multiple departments will reconstruct and preserve the skeleton, which will be on permanent display in the renovated Umbeck Science-Math Center." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/whale-cranium.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College students and faculty prepare to bring the cranium of a fin whale into the Umbeck Science-Mathematics Center" PublicationDate="20181119T20:57:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x37548" URL="news/commencement-2019/coughlin-citation" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:14" CategoryIds="241|143|134|126|240" FileName="x37548.xml" Name="Coughlin Citation" Title="Bridget Coughlin '94 Awarded Honorary Degree" Abstract="Bridget Coughlin, president and CEO of Chicago's Shedd Aquarium and Knox alumnus, was awarded the degree of Doctor of Science at Knox College Commencement 2019." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2019/Coughlan-honorary.jpg" MainImageAltText="Rachel Coughlin was awarded an honorary degree at Knox College Commencement 2019." PublicationDate="20190602T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x38226" URL="magazine/summer-2019/features/up-close-with-nature" Schema="MagazineStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20220808T15:43:29" CategoryIds="235|143|138|134|126|133|224|156|219|429|194|263|430|200" FileName="x38226.xml" Name="Up Close with Nature" Title="Up Close with Nature" Abstract="Four Knox students spent the summer conducting biology research at Green Oaks—a sprawling 700 acres of forests, streams, and prairies 20 miles east of the College." Image="/images/Magazine/19Summer/Andie_Carlson-Dakes.jpg" PublicationDate="20191009T22:44:00" MagazineStoryMainImage="/images/Magazine/19Summer/Andie_Carlson-Dakes.jpg" MagazineStoryMainImageHorizontalAlignment="Center" MagazineStoryMainImageVerticalAlignment="Top" MagazineStorySubhead="Four Knox students spent the summer conducting biology research at Green Oaks—a sprawling 700 acres of forests, streams, and prairies 20 miles east of the College." MagazineStoryAuthor="by Shruti Mungi '19" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x40723" URL="news/knox-recognizes-students-academic-achievements" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:21" CategoryIds="143|126|144" FileName="x40723.xml" Name="Knox Recognizes Students' Academic Achievements" Title="Knox Recognizes Students' Academic Achievements" Abstract="Honors awards are presented virtually at the close of the 2019-2020 academic year." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2020/Campus_Scenics_Oct_03_12032a.jpg" Image="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2020/seymour-library-185952a.jpg" MainImageAltText="Old Main" PublicationDate="20200606T16:08:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x41451" URL="news/2021-us-news-rankings-recognize-knox-for-academics-affordability-diversity" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:21" CategoryIds="143|126|142|218|127|216" FileName="x41451.xml" Name="2021 U.S. News Rankings Recognize Knox for Academics, Affordability, Diversity" Title="2021 U.S. News Rankings Recognize Knox for Academics, Affordability, Diversity " Abstract="Knox also is among the magazine's &quot;A-plus Schools for B Students&quot; and &quot;Top Performers on Social Mobility.&quot;" MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2020/skyhawk-81701.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox is recognized as a top school in the 2021 U.S. News rankings " PublicationDate="20200914T22:47:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x42438" URL="news/knox-will-launch-summer-term-in-2021" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:55" CategoryIds="143|126|129|142" FileName="x42438.xml" Name="Knox Will Launch Summer Term in 2021" Title="Knox Will Offer Summer Term Classes in 2021" Abstract="Courses are open to current Knox students, students from other institutions, continuing education students, and high-achieving high school students. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/Campus_Scenics-3055a.jpg" MainImageAltText="Students take a break by talking and sitting at a table on Plomin Terrace, the patio outside of Alumni Hall." PublicationDate="20210401T14:11:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x42888" URL="news/honorary-degrees-2021" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:54" CategoryIds="143|126|240" FileName="x42888.xml" Name="Honorary Degrees 2021" Title="Trailblazing Physician, Pioneering Biologist, and Leading Global Environmental Activist to Receive Honorary Degrees" Abstract="This year's honorary degree recipients include Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health; Dr. Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz, and Thomas Rivett-Carnac" MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/HonoraryDegreeRecipients.jpg" MainImageAltText="Dr. Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz, Thomas Rivett-Carnac, and Dr. Ngozi Ezike" PublicationDate="20210515T16:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43574" URL="news/becca-gadiel-22-chosen-as-lincoln-laureate" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:38" CategoryIds="143|126|144|142" FileName="x43574.xml" Name="Becca Gadiel '22 Chosen as Lincoln Laureate" Title="Becca Gadiel '22 Chosen as Lincoln Laureate" Abstract="Becca Gadiel has been selected as a 2021-22 Student Laureate of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois, an honor that recognizes the state's outstanding college seniors." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/Gadiel_Becca_approved.jpg" MainImageAltText="Stefano and Whitney Viglietti." PublicationDate="20211115T16:28:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x44617" URL="news/milk-route-the-highly-anticipated-milestone-for-creative-writing-majors" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="143|126|142|162" FileName="x44617.xml" Name="&quot;Milk Route&quot;: The Highly Anticipated Milestone for Creative Writing Majors " Title="&quot;Milk Route&quot;: The Highly Anticipated Milestone for Creative Writing Majors" Abstract="In their last year, seniors in the Knox College creative writing program read some of their work for their friends, family, and Knox faculty. " MainImage="/images/News/2022/03/Milk_Route2203048536.jpg" MainImageAltText="Molly Cyr reads to her peers and Knox faculty members while friends and family listen on Zoom." PublicationDate="20220407T19:55:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x45124" URL="news/knox-named-to-the-princeton-reviews-list-of-best-colleges" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:30" CategoryIds="143|138|126|133|129|142|216" FileName="x45124.xml" Name="Knox Named to the Princeton Review’s List of Best Colleges" Title="Knox Named to the Princeton Review’s List of Best Colleges" Abstract="The 2023 edition of the Princeton Review’s annual guidebook, The Best 388 Colleges, ranks Knox College among top U.S. colleges." MainImage="/images/News/2022/09/Convocation/Old_Main_Fall2111021947.jpg" MainImageAltText="Convocation 2022" PublicationDate="20220927T13:38:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x38126" URL="news/knox-recognized-for-academics-teaching-quality-affordability-in-2020-us-news-rankings" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:54" CategoryIds="143|126|216" FileName="x38126.xml" Name="Knox Recognized for Academics, Teaching Quality, Affordability in 2020 U.S. News Rankings" Title="Knox Recognized for Academics, Teaching Quality, Affordability in 2020 U.S. News Rankings" Abstract="Knox College also is noted for its ethnic and international diversity and as an &quot;A-plus school for B students.&quot; " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2019/knox-sign-trees-176903.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox is noted for academics, affordability, and diversity in U.S. News rankings" PublicationDate="20190916T22:52:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x39613" URL="news/how-to-fight-procrastination" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:37" CategoryIds="143|126" FileName="x39613.xml" Name="How to Fight Procrastination" Title="Need to Hit the Books and Stop Procrastinating? Here's How" Abstract="At finals time, it's easy to get distracted and avoid studying. Knox faculty and students offer advice on how to concentrate better and get things done." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2020/startup-term-x-25272.jpg" MainImageAltText="A Knox student uses sticky notes to organize work" PublicationDate="20200311T15:38:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43988" URL="news/neh-grant-awarded-to-knox" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:21" CategoryIds="143|126|144" FileName="x43988.xml" Name="NEH Grant Awarded to Knox" Title="Knox College Awarded $248,000 Grant for Revitalization of Immersive Cultural and Language Study" Abstract="Innovative program will infuse the value of study abroad into humanities-based, domestic study programs." MainImage="/images/News/2022/02/Knox-NEH-Preferred-Seal820.jpg" MainImageAltText="Circular seal, outlined in blue, with an eagle holding a red, white and blue shield. National Endowment for the Humanities." PublicationDate="20220228T16:16:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x44739" URL="news/knox-experiences-reflect-twins-interest-in-the-environment-and-education" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:38" CategoryIds="143|126|144" FileName="x44739.xml" Name="Knox Experiences Reflect Twins Interest in the Environment and Education" Title="Knox Experiences Reflect Twins Interest in the Environment and Education" Abstract="Abbie (left) majored in studio art and minored in history, and Jessie (right) majored in environmental studies and had a self-designed minor in ecology." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/Franktwins.jpg" MainImageAltText="Frank Twins" PublicationDate="20220527T14:39:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x44754" URL="news/students-recognized-with-2022-academic-awards" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20260203T20:58:54" CategoryIds="143|126|144" FileName="x44754.xml" Name="Students Recognized with 2022 Academic Awards" Title="Students Recognized with 2022 Academic Awards" Abstract="Academic awards are given at annual event." MainImage="/images/News/2022/06/seymour-library-forwebfinal.jpg" MainImageAltText="Seymour Library" PublicationDate="20220606T14:34:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x44865" URL="news/2022-faculty-promotions-and-tenure-awards" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:30" CategoryIds="143|126|144|135" FileName="x44865.xml" Name="2022 Faculty Promotions and Tenure Awards" Title="Four Faculty Members Receive Tenure and Promotions" Abstract="The Knox Board of Trustees awarded tenure and promotions to four faculty members at the June 2022 Board of Trustees Meeting." MainImage="/images/News/2022/07/Professors.jpg" MainImageAltText="Tenured Professors 2022" PublicationDate="20220718T13:19:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x46357" URL="news/students-recognized-with-2023-academic-awards" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:21" CategoryIds="143|126|144" FileName="x46357.xml" Name="Students Recognized with 2023 Academic Awards" Title="Students Recognized with 2023 Academic Awards" Abstract="Academic awards are given at annual event." MainImage="/images/News/2022/06/seymour-library-forwebfinal.jpg" MainImageAltText="Seymour Library" PublicationDate="20220606T14:34:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8192" URL="news/students-gain-world-of-experience-opportunities" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20251206T10:20:33" CategoryIds="147|138|146|126|136|139|133|145|128|220" FileName="x8192.xml" Name="Students Gain World of Experience, Opportunities" Title="Internships Yield Experience, Opportunity" Abstract="From historic restoration to high tech... from Galesburg to Chicago to Beijing... from billion-dollar corporations to start-ups... Knox College students gain a world of experience at their summer internships." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/anderson-marie-aa-33096.jpg" MainImageAltText="Students gain a world of experience at their summer internships in fields such as historic restoration, high-tech, and business." PublicationDate="20131002T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x47668" URL="news/tedx-announcement-2024" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:38" CategoryIds="143|126|142" FileName="x47668.xml" Name="TEDx Announcement 2024" Title="TEDx Knox College to Showcase Diverse Voices and Ideas" Abstract="Attendees can look forward to a rich exploration of topics, ranging from immigration history to school segregation." MainImage="/images/News/2024/03/TEDxBanner.jpg" PublicationDate="20240314T16:28:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x47713" URL="news/kansas-city-pie-trip-takes-students-on-a-tour-of-alumni-success" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250930T19:14:54" CategoryIds="143|138|126|132|133|130" FileName="x47713.xml" Name="Kansas City PIE Trip Takes Students on a Tour of Alumni Success" Title="Kansas City PIE Trip Takes Students on a Tour of Alumni Success" Abstract="The group spent four days, from March 13 to 16, 2024, visiting multiple alumni network locations and learning about their work." MainImage="/images/News/2024/04/IMG_0808.jpg" PublicationDate="20240416T16:33:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x47731" URL="news/abolition-lab-2024-update" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:21" CategoryIds="143|126" FileName="x47731.xml" Name="Abolition Lab 2024 Update" Title="Knox “Abolition for All Time” Lab Excels in Second Year" Abstract="A major focus of the second year was curricular innovation." MainImage="/images/News/2024/04/2024-Abolition-Lab-Class-004.jpg" PublicationDate="20240423T19:22:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x47852" URL="news/class-of-2028-inducted-into-gale-scholars-program" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:38" CategoryIds="143|138|126|132|133|230|130|127" FileName="x47852.xml" Name="Class of 2028 Inducted into Gale Scholars Program" Title="Class of 2028 Inducted into Gale Scholars Program" Abstract="The program aims to support first-generation and income-eligible students." MainImage="/images/News/2024/05/Gale-Scholars-Class-of-28-001.jpg" PublicationDate="20240513T14:11:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x47872" URL="news/horizons-research-symposium-sees-nearly-double-participation-in-2024" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:21" CategoryIds="143|138|134|126|132|133|230|130|127|219" FileName="x47872.xml" Name="HORIZONS Research Symposium Sees Nearly Double Participation in 2024" Title="HORIZONS Research Symposium Sees Nearly Double Participation in 2024" Abstract="This year’s event, accommodating the increased volume of research, was spread across multiple locations on campus." MainImage="/images/News/2024/05/Horizons-2024-1004.jpg" PublicationDate="20240523T16:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x47698" URL="news/knox-receives-million-dollar-gift-in-support-of-faculty-knox-fund" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:54" CategoryIds="143|138|126|132|133|130" FileName="x47698.xml" Name="Knox Receives Million-Dollar Gift in Support of Faculty, Knox Fund" Title="Knox Receives Million-Dollar Gift in Support of Faculty, Knox Fund" Abstract="Knox College recently received a generous $1-million gift from Trustee Dan Spaulding ’99 and Liz Holmes Spaulding ’99, in support of Knox’s exceptional faculty and the Knox Fund." MainImage="/images/News/2024/03/Campus-Scenics-Students-on-campus-7252.jpg" MainImageAltText="South side of Old Main in the sun light. You can see both purple Knox banners hanging on each column. " PublicationDate="20240405T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x47972" URL="news/knox-honors-class-of-2024-first-generation-graduates" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:38" CategoryIds="143|138|126|132|133|230|127" FileName="x47972.xml" Name="Knox Honors Class of 2024 First-Generation Graduates" Title="Knox Honors Class of 2024 First-Generation Graduates" Abstract="Speakers expressed pride in being part of this occasion, while acknowledging the efforts of the Knox community in supporting the students' journeys. " MainImage="/images/News/2024/06/2024-Commencement-First-Generation-Celebration-041.jpg" PublicationDate="20240612T15:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x48016" URL="news/distinguished-faculty-members-retire-from-knox-college" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:37" CategoryIds="143|138|126|132|133|158|130|150|179|135|188" FileName="x48016.xml" Name="Distinguished Faculty Members Retire From Knox College" Title="Distinguished Faculty Members Retire From Knox College" Abstract="At the end of the 2023-24 school year, distinguished faculty members retired from Knox College." MainImage="/images/News/2024/06/New-Banners-On-Campus-034.jpg" PublicationDate="20240620T19:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x47973" URL="news/knox-celebrates-academic-excellence-as-students-join-honor-societies" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:38" CategoryIds="143|138|126|132|133|142|128|130|127" FileName="x47973.xml" Name="Knox Celebrates Academic Excellence As Students Join Honor Societies" Title="Knox Celebrates Academic Excellence As Students Join Honor Societies " Abstract="This year's event marked the 107th annual Phi Beta Kappa initiation ceremony at Knox." MainImage="/images/News/2024/06/2024-Commencement-PBK-Induction-039.jpg" PublicationDate="20240612T18:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30351" URL="news/knox-english-professor-is-awarded-writing-residency-fellowship" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:30" CategoryIds="143|138|126|144|133|130|219|167|162" FileName="x30351.xml" Name="Knox English Professor Is Awarded Writing Residency Fellowship" Title="Knox English Professor Is Awarded Writing Residency Fellowship" Abstract="Poet Gina Franco travels to Washington, D.C., for the fellowship, which supports Latina writers and encourages them to write about art." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/franco-gina-1.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox English professor Gina Franco." PublicationDate="20160811T20:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x47969" URL="news/knox-college-commencement-2024" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:14" CategoryIds="143|138|126|132|133|129|230|142|130|127" FileName="x47969.xml" Name="Knox College Commencement 2024" Title="Knox College Commencement 2024" Abstract="Speakers acknowledged the significance of the day, the culmination of four years of hard work, and reflected on the class’s journey." MainImage="/images/News/2024/06/commencement/2024-Commencement-Maria-Hinojosa-022.jpg" Image="/images/News/2024/06/commencement/2024-Commencement-Students-Receive-Diplomas-047.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College 2024 Commencement on the South Lawn of Old Main." Quote="“There are very few times in your life that are going to feel like this, and I’m asking you to bask in this moment.” —Maria Hinojosa" PublicationDate="20240609T19:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x48227" URL="news/knox-opens-187th-academic-year" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:54" CategoryIds="143|138|126|132|133|129|142|130|127" FileName="x48227.xml" Name="Knox Opens 187th Academic Year" Title="Knox Opens 187th Academic Year" Abstract="The College welcomed over 400 first-year and transfer students from across the United States and 30 countries. " MainImage="/images/News/2024/09/Convocation/2024-Opening-Convocation-027.jpg" Image="/images/News/2024/09/Convocation/2024-Opening-Convocation-059.jpg" PublicationDate="20240912T14:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x48291" URL="news/etz-family-institute-to-launch-inaugural-event-learning-to-disagree-across-the-culture-wars" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:54" CategoryIds="138|134|126|132|133|230|218|130|127" FileName="x48291.xml" Name="Etz Family Institute to Launch Inaugural Event: &quot;Learning to Disagree Across the Culture Wars&quot;" Title="Etz Family Institute to Launch Inaugural Event: &quot;Learning to Disagree Across the Culture Wars&quot;" Abstract="This free event will feature a dialogue between John Corvino and John Inazu, two renowned experts." MainImage="/images/News/2024/10/Etz%20Institute%20900x600.jpg" PublicationDate="20241007T16:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x48352" URL="news/etz-family-institute-hosts-inaugural-event" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:21" CategoryIds="143|138|126|133|230|218|130|127" FileName="x48352.xml" Name="Etz Family Institute Hosts Inaugural Event" Title="Etz Family Institute Hosts Inaugural Event with Dialogue on Learning to Disagree" Abstract="The event welcomed nearly 400 guests from the Knox and Galesburg communities." MainImage="/images/News/2024/10/Learning-To-Disagree-Across-The-Culture-Wars-053.jpg" Quote="“If you think a person is wrong, you can still go to school with them and go downtown to eat. If you think they’re evil, none of that can really happen.” — Professor John Inazu " PublicationDate="20241030T19:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x48395" URL="news/knox-announces-new-vice-president-and-director-of-athletics" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20251028T19:34:04" CategoryIds="143|138|126|132|133|131|129|142|130|127" FileName="x48395.xml" Name="Knox Announces New Vice President and Director of Athletics" Title="Knox Announces New Vice President and Director of Athletics" Abstract="Newell comes to Knox from Kenyon College, a fellow NCAA Division III national liberal arts institution." MainImage="/images/News/2024/11/VP-Athletics-900x600.jpg" PublicationDate="20241121T16:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x48393" URL="news/in-memoriam-thomas-eugene-kurtz-50" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250801T22:52:31" CategoryIds="143|126|132|133|130|161|179" FileName="x48393.xml" Name="In Memoriam: Thomas Eugene Kurtz ’50" Title="In Memoriam: Thomas Eugene Kurtz ’50" ReuseImage="/images/News/2024/11/AAA%201975%20Thomas-E-Kurtz206.jpg" Abstract="Knox alumnus Thomas Kurtz was a pioneer of BASIC programming &amp; champion of accessible technology. His time at Knox laid the foundation for a lifetime of contributions to education and technology. " MainImage="/images/News/2024/11/AAA%201975%20Thomas-E-Kurtz206.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox alumnus and pioneer of BASIC Thomas Kurtz" PublicationDate="20241120T18:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x48358" URL="news/bastians-contribute-multi-million-dollar-gift-to-business-program-student-success" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20251206T20:19:17" CategoryIds="143|138|126|132|133|230|142|128|130|127|157" FileName="x48358.xml" Name="Bastians Contribute Multi-Million Dollar Gift to Business Program, Student Success" Title="Knox Receives Multi-Million Dollar Gift to Support Student Success" Abstract="Knox recently received a generous gift to increase support for the College’s business program and its career center." MainImage="/images/News/2024/11/BastianHero.jpg" MainImageAltText="Graduates celebrating and clapping at the 2024 Knox College Commencement." Quote="“I think my mom would be proud of our ability to give back to Knox and that her investments have paid off and are leading to a good future for many other kids.” —Joseph Bastian" PublicationDate="20241101T14:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x48538" URL="news/knox-invites-community-to-mlk-convocation-ft-honorary-degree-recipient-michelle-kuo" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:13" CategoryIds="138|126|132|133|230|142|218|130|127" FileName="x48538.xml" Name="Knox Invites Community to MLK Convocation ft. Honorary Degree Recipient Michelle Kuo" Title="Knox Invites Community to MLK Convocation ft. Honorary Degree Recipient Michelle Kuo" Abstract="On Monday, January 20, the Knox College MLK Convocation will begin at 11:00 a.m. in Harbach Theatre." MainImage="/images/News/2025/01/2025MLK_900x600.jpg" PublicationDate="20250109T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x48574" URL="news/professor-brandon-polite-03-to-publish-anthology-ft-taylor-swift-are-you-ready-for-it" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20251219T17:32:25" CategoryIds="143|138|126|132|133|142|130|127|135|184" FileName="x48574.xml" Name="Professor Brandon Polite '03 to Publish Anthology ft. Taylor Swift... Are You Ready for it?" Title="Professor Brandon Polite '03 to Publish Anthology ft. Taylor Swift... Are You Ready for it?" Abstract="To compile the book’s content, Polite reached out to his interviewees from his Taylor Swift miniseries." MainImage="/images/News/2025/01/Polite-Brandon-New-Book-Web.jpg" MainImageAltText="Polite" Quote="By the very nature of her work, she is helping us to disseminate philosophical ideas and ways of thinking to the widest possible audience." PublicationDate="20250123T16:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x48572" URL="news/knox-college-honors-legacy-of-mlk-during-convocation-featuring-michelle-kuo" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:38" CategoryIds="143|138|126|132|133|129|230|142|218|130|127" FileName="x48572.xml" Name="Knox College Honors Legacy of MLK during Convocation Featuring Michelle Kuo" Title="Knox College Honors Legacy of MLK During Convocation Featuring Michelle Kuo" Abstract="Kuo urged those in attendance to tell their own stories, which she pointed to as part of King’s message. " MainImage="/images/News/2025/01/2025-MLK-Convo-003.jpg" PublicationDate="20250122T15:30:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x48590" URL="news/knox-international-fair-2025-brings-the-world-to-campus-in-seven-days" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:55" CategoryIds="143|138|126|132|133|230|142|218|130|127|215" FileName="x48590.xml" Name="Knox International Fair 2025 Brings the World to Campus in Seven Days" Title="Knox International Fair 2025 Brings the World to Campus in Seven Days" Abstract="This year’s event placed a focus on creating a space where students could proudly represent their heritage. " MainImage="/images/News/2025/02/Ifair-Flag-Parade-2025-1019.jpg" Image="/images/News/2025/02/Ifair-Cultural-Showcase-2025-1044.jpg" MainImageAltText="I-Fair Flag Parade" Quote="It’s such a fun and meaningful tradition, and I appreciate how it brings people together to celebrate all the diverse cultures that are part of the College.--Meher Khan ’26" PublicationDate="20250206T19:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x48608" URL="news/knox-day-of-dialogue-continues-annual-tradition-of-creating-meaningful-conversations" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:37" CategoryIds="143|138|126|133|129|230|142|218|130|127" FileName="x48608.xml" Name="Knox Day of Dialogue Continues Annual Tradition of Creating Meaningful Conversations" Title="Knox Day of Dialogue Continues Annual Tradition of Creating Meaningful Conversations" Abstract="During his keynote, Wall asked attendees to reflect on why they believe everyone should be valued and respected." MainImage="/images/News/2025/02/2025-Day-of-Dialogue-014.jpg" PublicationDate="20250217T19:11:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x44587" URL="news/haevn-micro-internships-connect-students-with-local-businesses" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20251206T10:05:58" CategoryIds="126|144|230|206|220" FileName="x44587.xml" Name="Haevn Micro-Internships Connect Students with Local Businesses" Title="Haevn Micro-Internships Connect Students with Local Businesses" Abstract="Haevn eight-week internships offer Knox students experiential learning opportunities that connect them with alumni and the Galesburg community. " MainImage="/images/News/2022/04/HAEVN2203230324.jpg" Image="/images/News/2022/04/HAEVN2203230274.jpg" MainImageAltText="In front of beige wall that has The Downtown Escape signage printed above two people, Maria and Oscar, holding signs that say &quot;We Solved the Puzzles&quot; and &quot;Team Work.&quot; " PublicationDate="20220413T22:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x48689" URL="news/repertory-theatre-term-performs-20th-season" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250728T20:13:23" CategoryIds="138|134|126|136|133|129|142|130|127|189|236" FileName="x48689.xml" Name="Repertory Theatre Term Performs 20th Season" Title="Repertory Theatre Term Performs 20th Season" Abstract="The 2025 season marked the 20th Repertory Theatre Term season at Knox College" MainImage="/images/News/2025/03/RT1.webp" Image="/images/News/2025/03/RT2.webp" MainImageAltText="A group of students rehearses on stage while all dressed in black, and holding props of dragon heads." Quote="[Rep Term] is kind of the main reason I decided to go to Knox. —Kamana’okekai Lattig ’25" PublicationDate="20250327T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x48657" URL="news/five-things-knox-students-are-doing-over-spring-break" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:55" CategoryIds="138|126|132|133|131|142|130|127" FileName="x48657.xml" Name="Five Things Knox Students are Doing over Spring Break" Title="Five Things Knox Students Are Doing Over Spring Break" Abstract="Students are hitting the road soon for spring break 2025." MainImage="/images/News/2025/03/240416-Campus-Scenics-Flowers-Trees-058.jpg" MainImageAltText="A banner that says &quot;Open Doors&quot; hangs from a light pole in front of a tree with green leaves." PublicationDate="20250310T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x12050" URL="news/four-students-receive-gilman-scholarships-to-study-abroad" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="166|138|146|126|136|133|162|175|214" FileName="x12050.xml" Name="Four Students Receive Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad" Title="Four Students Receive Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad" Abstract="Four students received Gilman Scholarships to study abroad this fall, more than any other school in the Associated Colleges of the Midwest." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/diana_chavira1.jpg" PublicationDate="20140811T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x50084" URL="news/john-inazu-hosts-constitution-day-lecture" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20251015T13:32:08" CategoryIds="138|126|139|133|129|130|127|186|195" FileName="x50084.xml" Name="John Inazu Hosts Constitution Day Lecture" Title="Knox Hosts Constitution Day Lecture on the First Amendment" Abstract="John Inazu gives presentation on the right to assemble at Knox College’s annual Constitution Day lecture" MainImage="/images/News/2025/09/Constitution-Day-Lecture-John-Inazu-006.webp" PublicationDate="20250927T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x50163" URL="news/knight-artist-in-residence-michael-takeo-magruder-showcases-art-mentors-students" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20251015T16:38:13" CategoryIds="138|126|136|133|129|142|130|127" FileName="x50163.xml" Name="Knight Artist-in-Residence Michael Takeo Magruder Showcases Art, Mentors Students" Title="Knight Artist-in-Residence Michael Takeo Magruder Showcases Art, Mentors Students  " Abstract="Magruder presented re:GeneratedPrairie at the Borzello Art Gallery September 16-30" MainImage="/images/News/2025/10/re-Generated-Prairie-Opening-030.webp" Image="/images/News/2025/10/re-Generated-Prairie-Opening-023.webp" MainImageAltText="Knox College students view the gallery at the opening of the Artist-in-Residence gallery" PublicationDate="20251014T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x50183" URL="news/six-knox-college-faculty-members-named-to-endowed-professorship-appointments" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20260303T15:36:32" CategoryIds="126|133|142|130|127" FileName="x50183.xml" Name="Six Knox College faculty members named to endowed professorship appointments" Title="Six Knox College Faculty Members Named to Endowed Professorships" Abstract="Knox College bestows its highest honor to six professors with endowed professorships" MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2020/Campbell-Gate-skyhawk-81700-2.jpg" PublicationDate="20251113T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x50230" URL="news/knox-college-partners-with-regional-firms-ratio-russell-on-10-million-renovation-of-science-building" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20251126T15:49:23" CategoryIds="126|158|145" FileName="x50230.xml" Name="Knox College Partners with Regional Firms RATIO, Russell on $10 Million Renovation of Science Building" Title="Knox College Partners with Regional Firms RATIO, Russell on $10 Million Renovation of Science Building" NavigationOverride="Knox College Partners with Regional Firms RATIO, Russell on $10 Million Renovation of Science Building" Abstract="A grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is supporting the project to enhance STEM teaching and learning facilities." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/Whale-atrium.jpg" Quote="Knox is grateful to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for their investment in Knox, the State of Illinois for its investment in higher education across the state, and our partners, RATIO and Russell, as we embark on this transformative capital project. —President C. Andrew McGadney" PublicationDate="20251124T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x50252" URL="news/knox-professor-thomas-bell-discusses-new-book" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20260122T19:20:32" CategoryIds="138|126|132|133|130|127|186|135|201" FileName="x50252.xml" Name="Knox Professor Thomas Bell Discusses New Book" Title="Knox Professor Thomas Bell's New Book Discusses Supreme Court and the Separation of Powers" Abstract="Bell's book began as his doctoral dissertation" MainImage="/images/News/2025/11/Thomas-Bell-Book-Release-000.webp" MainImageAltText="Knox College professor Thomas Bell poses with a copy of his book inside Seymour Library" Quote="“Teaching and research go hand in hand; this book is a product of how I think about American politics. I teach American politics the way I think and write about it.” - Thomas Bell" PublicationDate="20251216T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x50266" URL="news/celebrating-2025-new-faces-and-new-spaces-highlight-the-year-at-knox" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20251223T20:14:11" CategoryIds="138|126|132|133|129|230|142|130|127" FileName="x50266.xml" Name="Celebrating 2025: New Faces and New Spaces Highlight the Year at Knox" Title="Celebrating 2025: New Faces and New Spaces Highlight the Year at Knox" Abstract="A look back at what happened at Knox College in 2025." MainImage="/images/News/2025/12/grad2.webp" MainImageAltText="The Class of 2025 stands on the South Lawn during Commencement 2025." PublicationDate="20251218T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x50298" URL="news/knox-college-etz-family-institute-for-civic-leadership-and-dialogue-hosts-discussion-with-cornel-west-and-robert-p-george" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20260116T23:39:10" CategoryIds="138|126|132|133|230|142|218|130|127|186" FileName="x50298.xml" Name="Knox College Etz Family Institute for Civic Leadership and Dialogue Hosts Discussion with Cornel West and Robert P. George" Title="Knox College Etz Family Institute for Civic Leadership and Dialogue Hosts Truth Matters with Cornel West and Robert P. George" Abstract="Knox College’s Etz Family Institute for Civic Leadership and Dialogue will present a discussion between Cornel West and Robert P. George, renowned experts in civil discourse." MainImage="/images/News/2026/01/GeorgeWest.webp" MainImageAltText="Robert P. George on the left and Cornel West on the right. Cornel has his arm around Robert." Quote="This is a marquee event that demonstrates the kinds of conversations we want to have at Knox with guests of such high esteem: It's a great opportunity to engage people with fruitful public conversation regarding issues of public significance both nationally and globally. — Thomas Bell, Associate Professor of Political Science" PublicationDate="20260116T06:00:00" NoIndex="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x50358" URL="news/introducing-nicole-miller-new-vice-president-for-student-development" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20260212T15:06:30" CategoryIds="138|126|132|133|129|142|130|127" FileName="x50358.xml" Name="Introducing Nicole Miller, New Vice President for Student Development" Title="Introducing Nicole Miller, New Vice President for Student Development" Abstract="Nicole Miller, Ed.D, will join the College’s senior leadership team and Knox community as vice president for student development." MainImage="/images/News/2026/02/VPStudentDev.webp" MainImageAltText="Nicole Miller, Ed.D., Vice President for Student Development" Quote="I am excited for Nicole to join our senior leadership team and to bring her commitment to higher education and extensive experience to the Division of Student Development. —President C. Andrew McGadney" PublicationDate="20260204T06:00:00" NoIndex="true" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x50361" URL="news/international-fair-bringing-the-world-closer-to-knox" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20260216T15:07:33" CategoryIds="138|126|132|133|129|230|142|218|130|127" FileName="x50361.xml" Name="International Fair: Bringing the World Closer to Knox" Title="International Fair: Bringing the World Closer to Knox" Abstract="Knox College hosted its 45th annual International Fair (I-Fair) on the 31st of January, 2026, bringing culture and traditions from across the globe to life." MainImage="/images/News/2026/02/IFairMain.webp" Image="/images/News/2026/02/BoothFair1.webp" MainImageAltText="A large group of students in traditional dress hold their countries flag in a line going up the stairs and long the second level of Alumni Hall on Knox College campus." PublicationDate="20260209T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x50397" URL="news/erin-carder-passes-on-her-love-of-education-at-carl-sandburg-college" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20260317T14:00:49" CategoryIds="143|138|126|132|133|230|128|130|127|844" FileName="x50397.xml" Name="Erin Carder Passes On Her Love of Education at Carl Sandburg College" Title="Erin Carder Passes On Her Love of Education at Carl Sandburg College" Abstract="Through TRIO, Carder bridges Galesburg, Carl Sandburg College, and Knox College" MainImage="/images/News/2026/02/Erin_Professional%20Headshot.webp" MainImageAltText="Erin Carder, Profiles from the 'Burg" Quote="I am very grateful for the opportunities afforded to me through Sandburg and Knox. I am especially grateful for the relationships I have been able to build. In addition to the wonderful mentors I had at Sandburg, I had equally amazing mentors at Knox College." PublicationDate="20260223T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x50404" URL="news/knox-community-raises-more-than-17-million-in-celebration-of-colleges-founding" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20260302T21:37:48" CategoryIds="138|126|132|133|230|142|130|127" FileName="x50404.xml" Name="Knox Community Raises more than $1.7 Million in Celebration of College’s Founding" Title="Knox Community Raises more than $1.7 Million in Celebration of College’s Founding" Abstract="Thanks to a matching gift campaign—Out-Raise the Roof—the Knox College community raised more than $1.7 million to honor the College’s 189th anniversary." MainImage="/images/News/2026/03/Split-Hero_1100x760_OutraisetheRoof.webp" PublicationDate="20260302T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /></Pages></Category><Category CategoryID="214" Name="Study Abroad" Description="Study Abroad" TypeName="" ExternalID="" CreationLocale="en-us" Path="Knox College&gt;Academics&gt;Study Abroad" PagesCount="154"><Children /><Localization /><Synonyms /><Pages><Page ID="x8072" URL="news/travel-technology-blend-in-new-digital-storytelling-class" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:30" CategoryIds="134|126|135|214" FileName="x8072.xml" Name="Travel, Technology Blend in New 'Digital Storytelling' Class" Title="Travel, Technology Blend in New 'Digital Storytelling' Class" Abstract="Like many students who have studied abroad, Bekah Lauer felt challenged to explain the life-changing experience to others. A new class, Digital Storytelling, helps students overcome that challenge." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/argentina-aa-IMG1.jpg" MainImageAltText="Students who have participated in off-campus programs such as study abroad are creating short videos about their experiences in the Digital Storytelling class at Knox." PublicationDate="20140402T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8108" URL="news/alumni-inspire-students-change-lives-through-peace-corps" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:29" CategoryIds="192|126|206|214" FileName="x8108.xml" Name="Alumni Inspire Students, Change Lives Through Peace Corps" Title="Alumni Inspire Students, Change Lives Through Peace Corps" Abstract="Megan Butler and Kimberly Anderson recount their international service experiences to show students that anyone can make a positive impact on the lives of others." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/butler-peace-corps-aa-14145.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College alumni often enter the Peace Corps to serve others." PublicationDate="20140205T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8052" URL="news/knox-students-travel-in-writer-samuel-becketts-footsteps" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:55" CategoryIds="214" FileName="x8052.xml" Name="Knox Students Travel in Writer Samuel Beckett's Footsteps" Title="Knox Students Travel in Writer Samuel Beckett's Footsteps" Abstract="Capping off their studies in a winter term course about the author, poet, and playwright, a group of Knox students and Professor Robin Metz explore places in Europe that inspired Beckett." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/Beckett_featureimage.jpg" PublicationDate="20140430T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8082" URL="news/knox-joins-national-initiative-to-boost-study-abroad-rates" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="126|214" FileName="x8082.xml" Name="Knox Joins National Initiative to Boost Study Abroad Rates" Title="Knox Joins National Initiative to Boost Study Abroad Rates" Abstract="&quot;Knox has long recognized the importance of global competency and cross-cultural awareness,&quot; says President Teresa Amott. As part of the national initiative, Knox pledges to increase its study abroad rate to 50 percent of students." MainImage="/images/Department_Images/Siena%20%2845%29.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College students Study Abroad in Italy" PublicationDate="20140312T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8138" URL="news/knox-students-earn-selective-scholarship-to-study-abroad" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="155|174|214" FileName="x8138.xml" Name="Knox Students Earn Selective Scholarship to Study Abroad" Title="Knox Students Earn Selective Scholarship to Study Abroad" Abstract="Michael Cooke and Ritu Gyawali are chosen for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship program, which awards up to $5,000 for costs related to studying abroad." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/gyawali-cooke-2013-2.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College Gilman Scholarship recipients Ritu Gyawali in her office during an internship, Michael Cooke in São Paolo, Brazil." PublicationDate="20131210T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20080" URL="news/knox-meets-national-politics" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:29" CategoryIds="126|214" FileName="x20080.xml" Name="Knox Meets National Politics" Title="The Knox Student: Knox Meets National Politics" Abstract="In Scotland this fall, Knox students witnessed the historic independence referendum, while a Knox student in Barcelona experienced the passion of the Catalonian independence movement." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/morrissey-rachael-47211a.jpg" MainImageAltText="Rachael Morrissey and her host family in Barcelona." PublicationDate="20141008T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20619" URL="news/spanish-skills-come-in-handy-for-football-all-star" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:29" CategoryIds="249|134|139|238|131|145|187|191|214" FileName="x20619.xml" Name="Spanish Skills Come in Handy for Football All-Star" Title="Spanish Skills Come in Handy for Football All-Star" Abstract="Chaz Benton '15, a Spanish major, served as informal team translator when he and other football all-stars traveled to Mexico for a game." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/benton-18486_ffc93e9a79_o.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox football player Chaz Benton's ability to speak Spanish came in handy when he traveled to Mexico for a game" PublicationDate="20150112T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x36182" URL="news/robison-lecture-non-profit-activism-and-the-affordable-care-act" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:30" CategoryIds="180|158|156|191|214|202|203" FileName="x36182.xml" Name="Robison Lecture: “Non-Profit Activism and the Affordable Care Act”" Title="Robison Lecture: “Non-Profit Activism and the Affordable Care Act&quot;" Abstract="Students say the lecture's presenters helped them learn more about the U.S. health care system and the role of affordable health care." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/robison-IMG_2515.jpg" Image="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/Robison.jpg" MainImageAltText="Robison Lecture 2018" PublicationDate="20181011T22:10:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x37405" URL="news/peace-corps-volunteers-to-serve-in-botswana-morocco" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="192|214" FileName="x37405.xml" Name="Peace Corps Volunteers to Serve in Botswana, Morocco" Title="Peace Corps Volunteers to Serve in Botswana and Morocco" Abstract="Domanique Rahman '19 will serve in Botswana and Julia Volpe '18 will volunteer in Morocco." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2019/peace-corps.jpg" MainImageAltText="Two Knox graduates will soon be heading abroad to serve in the Peace Corps. " PublicationDate="20190507T17:22:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x37404" URL="news/students-reflect-and-learn-at-diversity-abroad-summit" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:30" CategoryIds="218|214" FileName="x37404.xml" Name="Students Reflect and Learn at Diversity Abroad Summit " Title="Students Reflect and Learn at Diversity Abroad Summit " Abstract="Students attended the summit to talk about their study abroad experiences and to learn to use them for the benefit of their own communities." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2019/Diversity_Conference_12347.jpg" MainImageAltText="Students attended the diversity abroad conference to network with professionals and engage in critical dialogue about their study abroad experiences." Quote="&quot;Since my freshman year, Knox has funded me for different trips abroad, whether it be to volunteer, intern, or study. This conference provided a space for us to relive, reflect, and expand on our experiences abroad.”—Domanique Rahman '19.  " PublicationDate="20190516T09:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x38107" URL="news/three-knox-graduates-receive-fulbright-awards" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20260216T14:29:58" CategoryIds="219|214" FileName="x38107.xml" Name="Three Knox Graduates Receive Fulbright Awards" Title="Three Knox Graduates Receive Fulbright Awards" Abstract="Lindsay Smith '19, Eunice Shek '18, and Sofia Gillespie '18 are teaching abroad in Indonesia, Taiwan, and Latvia through the prestigious program. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2019/fulbright2019.jpg" MainImageAltText="Three Knox students are teaching abroad through the prestigious Fulbright program. " PublicationDate="20190910T20:35:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8116" URL="news/exploring-cultural-diversity-in-berlin-and-istanbul" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="180|146|134|126|139|186|135|172|173|175|214" FileName="x8116.xml" Name="Exploring Cultural Diversity in Berlin and Istanbul" Title="Experience Cultural Diversity in Berlin and Istanbul" Abstract="Students in European Identities course combine their classroom studies with a faculty-led, 17-day trip to Germany and Turkey during Knox College's December break." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/european-aa-11196897793_288b190a98_z.jpg" MainImageAltText="The European Identities course combines classroom studies with a faculty-led, 17-day trip to Germany and Turkey." PublicationDate="20140121T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8106" URL="news/knox-celebrates-the-return-of-off-campus-students" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:13" CategoryIds="180|126|139|214|229" FileName="x8106.xml" Name="Knox Celebrates the Return of Off-Campus Students" Title="Knox Celebrates the Return of Off-Campus Students" Abstract="After completing study abroad and other off-campus programs, Knox students and faculty gather at a special dinner to share experiences with each other." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/ariana-aa-CIMG3212.jpg" MainImageAltText="After study abroad and other off-campus programs, Knox students and faculty gather at a special dinner to share experiences." PublicationDate="20140207T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x29446" URL="news/knox-college-among-best-for-peace-corps-volunteers-2016" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="132|214|229" FileName="x29446.xml" Name="Knox College Among Best for Peace Corps Volunteers 2016" Title="Knox College Is Leader for Peace Corps Volunteers" Abstract="For the third year in a row, Knox College has placed on Peace Corps' annual list of the top volunteer-producing colleges and universities across the country." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/hall-peace-corps-1.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College grads Alex and Courtney Hall in the Peace Corps in Cameroon." PublicationDate="20160218T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30864" URL="news/students-semester-in-south-korea-supported-by-gilman-scholarship" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="126|144|214|229" FileName="x30864.xml" Name="Student’s Semester in South Korea Supported by Gilman Scholarship&#x9;" Title="Student’s Semester in South Korea Supported by Gilman Scholarship" Abstract="Ngan Le '17 is one of five Knox students to receive the Benjamin A. Gilman Intenational Scholarship this fall." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/mosque-alert-15292.jpg" MainImageAltText="Ngan Le, left, in rehearsal for a recent Department of Theatre production. Le plans to pursue a career in theatre when she graduates." PublicationDate="20160919T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x36681" URL="news/knox-student-receives-gilman-scholarship-to-study-southeast-asian-culture-in-thailand" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:54" CategoryIds="214|229" FileName="x36681.xml" Name="Knox Student Receives Gilman Scholarship to Study Southeast Asian Culture in Thailand" Title="Knox Student Receives Gilman Scholarship to Study Southeast Asian Culture in Thailand" Abstract="Gilman awards students who demonstrate strong academic ability, financial need, and a passion for their chosen program." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2019/soko.jpg" MainImageAltText="Soko Cheng will spend spring term studying in Thailand" PublicationDate="20190115T22:09:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x36698" URL="news/students-explore-careers-polish-spanish-speaking-skills-during-mexico-trip" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:21" CategoryIds="180|214|229" FileName="x36698.xml" Name="Students Explore Careers, Polish Spanish-Speaking Skills during Mexico Trip" Title="Students Explore Careers, Polish Spanish-Speaking Skills during Mexico Trip" Abstract="Short-term travel experience provides opportunities to interact with people in Oaxaca, Mexico, and learn about the area's culture." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2019/oaxaca-2cbaa22a-7cc5-4efd-ab33-ba464c8bff6d.jpg" Image="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2019/oaxaca-image2oax.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox students explored possible careers in Oaxaca, Mexico" Quote="&quot;This experience fits in perfectly with my experience at Knox focusing on cultural diversity, social compassion, and the broader human experience.&quot; —Alyx Farris '21" PublicationDate="20190118T17:28:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x37939" URL="news/knox-helps-more-students-study-abroad-and-participate-in-immersive-experiences" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:21" CategoryIds="230|214|229" FileName="x37939.xml" Name="Knox Helps More Students Study Abroad &amp; Participate in Immersive Experiences" Title="Knox Helps More Students Study Abroad &amp; Participate in Immersive Experiences" Abstract="The increasing variety of immersive programs and study abroad formats is allowing more students to have meaningful, real-world experiences while at Knox. " MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Students/deb-oritz.jpg" Image="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2019/New_York_666.jpg" MainImageAltText="Debora Oritz sails across the Pacific Ocean" PublicationDate="20190826T10:44:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x38647" URL="news/students-gain-hands-on-experience-through-power-of-experience-grant" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:21" CategoryIds="142|219|206|214|229" FileName="x38647.xml" Name="Students Gain Hands-on Experience Through Power of Experience Grant" Title="Students Gain Hands-on Experience Through Power of Experience Grant" Abstract="With assistance from the grant, more students are engaging in research, study abroad, service, and internship opportunities. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2019/Emily_McParland.jpg" Image="/images/News/OldNews/Jordyn_Hall.jpg" MainImageAltText="Through the Power of Experience Grant, Emily McParland '21 went on an field anatomy immersive trip to Shoals Marine Laboratory, Maine." PublicationDate="20191115T21:20:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x39270" URL="news/nicole-dalterio-20-gains-hands-on-experience-with-teaching-internationally" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250930T18:34:54" CategoryIds="214|229" FileName="x39270.xml" Name="Nicole D'Alterio '20 Gains Hands-on Experience with Teaching Internationally" Title="Nicole D'Alterio '20 Gains Hands-on Experience Student Teaching Internationally" Abstract="She arrived at Knox with plans to teach in other countries, and she worked with Knox faculty to find a student teaching opportunity in Germany." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2020/nicole-d-germany-teaching.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College student gains experience with teaching internationally" Quote="&quot;My German has improved and I can now comfortably teach lessons and work with students in German.&quot; — Nicole D'Alterio '20" PublicationDate="20200121T19:51:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x41097" URL="news/five-knox-students-awarded-gilman-scholarships-to-study-abroad" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:05" CategoryIds="214|229" FileName="x41097.xml" Name="Five Knox Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad" Title="Five Knox Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad" Abstract="Gilman awards help students pursue international opportunities that otherwise might not be financially possible. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2020/Study_Abroad_Copenhagen_83157.jpg" Image="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2020/Alyssa_Habschmidt_5191gallery.jpg" MainImageAltText="Copenhagen, Denmark" PublicationDate="20200722T16:15:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8110" URL="news/go-global-exploring-the-international-career-mindset" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20251206T10:11:56" CategoryIds="138|134|126|133|129|128|214" FileName="x8110.xml" Name="'Go Global': Exploring the International Career Mindset" Title="'Go Global': Exploring the International Career Mindset" Abstract="International experience &quot;is imperative for every student,&quot; global careers consultant Stacie Berdan tells Knox College students while visiting campus and advising them on job searches." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/berdan-stacie-aa-21048.jpg" MainImageAltText="International experience is imperative for every student, global careers consultant Stacie Berdan tells Knox College students." PublicationDate="20140130T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8115" URL="news/a-classic-trip-knox-students-alumni-in-greece" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="138|134|126|139|133|135|214|160" FileName="x8115.xml" Name="A ‘Classic’ Trip: Knox Students, Alumni in Greece " Title="A ‘Classic’ Trip: Knox Students, Alumni in Greece" Abstract="Reflecting on her recent experiential learning experience through the Greek Art and Architecture class, a Knox student finds she's grown closer to alumni, faculty, and her love for classics." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/greece-aa-photo-4-5a.jpg" MainImageAltText="The Greek Art and Architecture class combines travel and classroom learning." PublicationDate="20140121T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8120" URL="news/knox-students-live-rhythm-of-life-in-ghana" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="138|134|126|182|136|133|163|214" FileName="x8120.xml" Name="Knox Students Live Rhythm of Life in Ghana" Title="Knox Students Live Rhythm of Life in Ghana" Abstract="Drumming and Dance in Ghana, a two-week intensive cultural immersion course, provides opportunities to learn from Ghanaian artists about drumming, dancing, singing, and handicrafts." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/ghana-aa-IMG_0709.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox students have opportunities to take cultural immersion courses, such as Drumming and Dance in Ghana." PublicationDate="20140114T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8157" URL="news/students-explore-educational-career-options-at-fall-institute" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20251206T20:18:03" CategoryIds="138|134|126|133|129|128|214" FileName="x8157.xml" Name="Students Explore Educational, Career Options at Fall Institute" Title="Students Explore Educational, Career Options at Fall Institute" Abstract="Day-long series of workshops and presentations cover a wide range of subjects, including preparation for medical school, the Peace Corps Preparatory program, and international study." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/grad-school-fair-2013-85167-aa.jpg" MainImageAltText="Fall Institute Day offers workshops designed to help students make the most of their academic experiences." PublicationDate="20131114T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8197" URL="news/knox-students-explore-diversity-in-europe" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="180|138|146|134|126|139|133|186|135|172|173|214" FileName="x8197.xml" Name="Knox Students Explore Diversity in Europe" Title="Knox Students Explore Diversity in Europe" Abstract="Modeled on Knox's Japan Term, the interdisciplinary European Identities course blends classroom work with international travel to Germany and Turkey." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/Berlin-Cathedral-and-Humboldt-Box-at-night-aa.jpg" MainImageAltText="The interdisciplinary European Identities course blends classroom work with international travel to Germany and Turkey." PublicationDate="20130924T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8269" URL="news/international-spotlight-laura-crossley-in-turkey" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:55" CategoryIds="138|146|126|136|133|150|152|153|173|214" FileName="x8269.xml" Name="International Spotlight: Laura Crossley in Turkey" Title="International Spotlight: Laura Crossley in Turkey" Abstract="A history major with minors in anthropology and sociology and art history, she is 'finally getting to see the places I've studied' while studying abroad in Turkey's culturally rich environment." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2013/Crossley_Seljuk-and-Greco-Roman-234.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox student Laura Crossley studied abroad in Turkey. " PublicationDate="20130531T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20207" URL="news/knox-students-travel-to-china-teach-english" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="138|146|134|139|132|133|186|191|165|225|214|229|220|159" FileName="x20207.xml" Name="Knox Students Travel to China, Teach English" Title="Knox Students Travel to China, Teach English" Abstract="Representing the Anything Is Possible Foundation, which offers free tutoring and college scholarships to high school seniors, Knox students taught young people in China." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/AIPEF_180502.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox students who taught English during the summer of 2014 with their Chinese students." PublicationDate="20141117T15:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20379" URL="news/knox-travels-to-cuba-just-days-before-us-policy-shift" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="138|134|136|139|132|133|167|162|214|229" FileName="x20379.xml" Name="Knox Travels to Cuba Just Days Before U.S. Policy Shift" Title="Knox Travels to Cuba Just Days Before U.S. Policy Shift" Abstract="Just days before President Obama announced a change in U.S. policy toward Cuba, Knox students and faculty traveled there." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/cuba-IMG_4704.jpg" MainImageAltText="Students studying Ernest Hemingway traveled to Cuba, where the writer once lived." PublicationDate="20141217T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20680" URL="news/following-in-hemingways-footsteps-in-cuba" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="138|136|139|132|133|167|162|214|229" FileName="x20680.xml" Name="Following in Hemingway's Footsteps in Cuba" Title="Following in Hemingway's Footsteps in Cuba" Abstract="After completing a Fall Term course on the famous writer, students enhanced their learning by visiting some of his favorite places in Cuba." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/cuba-IMG_4704.jpg" MainImageAltText="Students in Professor Metz's class on Ernest Hemingway gained a greater understanding of the famous writer by visiting Cuba, where he lived for several years." PublicationDate="20150122T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20687" URL="news/exploring-marine-biology-in-belize" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="138|134|132|133|145|156|214|229" FileName="x20687.xml" Name="Exploring Marine Biology in Belize" Title="Exploring Marine Biology in Belize" Abstract="Students in Professor Linda Dybas' class on Belizean marine biology travel to the Caribbean country for a firsthand look at organisms in their natural habitat." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/Belize-2014-305-a.jpg" MainImageAltText="Building on their classroom studies at Knox, students traveled to Belize to study that country's marine biology." PublicationDate="20150123T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20718" URL="news/touring-through-history-in-spain-and-the-south-of-france" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:13" CategoryIds="249|180|138|146|134|136|139|132|133|162|135|191|173|214|229" FileName="x20718.xml" Name="Touring Through History in Spain and the South of France" Title="Touring Through History in Spain and the South of France" Abstract="Students in Antonio Prado's class travel to Spain and France to solidify their understanding of the Spanish Civil War." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/Spain-group-in-placa-Felip-Neri-Barcelona.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox students travel to Spain and France to learn more about the Spanish Civil War." PublicationDate="20150205T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20723" URL="news/traditional-dinner-celebrates-studying-abroad" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:30" CategoryIds="138|126|132|133|218|214|229" FileName="x20723.xml" Name="Traditional Dinner Celebrates Studying Abroad" Title="Traditional Dinner Celebrates Studying Abroad" Abstract="Event celebrates the return of students who've spent time all over the world in study abroad or other off-campus programs." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/kathryn-todd-DSCN0288.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox students study abroad all over the world. Kathryn Todd spent time in Barcelona, Spain." PublicationDate="20150130T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20722" URL="news/encouraging-more-black-male-students-to-study-abroad" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="249|180|138|146|126|136|139|132|133|145|142|176|218|174|191|172|170|175|214|229|148|159|178" FileName="x20722.xml" Name="Encouraging More Black Male Students to Study Abroad" Title="Encouraging More Black Male Students to Study Abroad" Abstract="Dr. Aaron Bruce, an expert on diversity and study abroad, tells students &quot;you cannot afford not to study abroad.&quot;" MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/Black_male_luncheon_68923a.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox offers a wide range of study abroad opportunities, and diversity expert Aaron Bruce is encouraging more African-American men to participate in those opportunities." PublicationDate="20150130T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20734" URL="news/bringing-ghana-to-knox-through-rhythm-and-movement" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="138|146|182|136|132|133|129|230|218|163|174|135|175|214|229|148" FileName="x20734.xml" Name="Bringing Ghana to Knox Through Rhythm and Movement" Title="Bringing Ghana to Knox Through Rhythm and Movement" Abstract="Jeremy Cohen, director of This World Music, teaches members of the Knox community about traditional dance and drumming in Ghana." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/Jeremy_Cohen_4902.jpg" MainImageAltText="Jeremy Cohen instructs students and faculty on traditional Ghanaian rhythm in drumming and dance during his residency." PublicationDate="20150211T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20796" URL="news/peace-corps-ranks-knox-in-top-10-again" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="192|138|146|134|136|139|132|133|145|142|206|225|214|229" FileName="x20796.xml" Name="Peace Corps Ranks Knox in Top 10 -- Again" Title="Peace Corps Ranks Knox in Top 10 -- Again" Abstract="For a second consecutive year, the Peace Corps' list of top volunteer-producing colleges ranks Knox College as No. 10 among small colleges." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/peace-corps-ben-6352197_n.jpg" MainImageAltText="Peace Corps' list of top volunteer-producing colleges ranks Knox College as No. 10 among small colleges." PublicationDate="20150218T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20855" URL="news/knox-senior-wins-grand-prize-for-study-abroad-photograph" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:55" CategoryIds="138|133|218|175|214|229" FileName="x20855.xml" Name="Knox Senior Wins Grand Prize for Study Abroad Photograph" Title="Knox Senior Wins Grand Prize for Study Abroad Photograph" Abstract="Mark Muniz won the Grand Prize out of 96 submissions for his photograph, taken while studying abroad in Amman, Jordan." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/photocontest2014-15-grand-mmuniz-learningmoment-full.jpg" MainImageAltText="A study abroad experience in Jordan led to Knox student Mark Muniz's grand prize in a photo contest." PublicationDate="20150227T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20936" URL="news/knox-college-choir-tours-italy-to-perform-best-works" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="138|182|136|132|133|233|214" FileName="x20936.xml" Name="Knox College Choir Tours Italy to Perform Best Works " Title="Knox College Choir Tours Italy" Abstract="The choir will perform a variety of classical, rearranged, and contemporary vocal pieces on its spring break tour of Italy." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/knox-college-choir-2015-43546.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College Choir" PublicationDate="20150318T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x21141" URL="news/knox-sophomore-wins-first-prize-in-short-story-contest" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="138|136|133|129|162|214" FileName="x21141.xml" Name="Knox Sophomore Wins First Prize in Short Story Contest" Title="Knox Sophomore Wins 1st Prize in Short Story Contest" Abstract="Continuing Knox's strong track record in creative writing, Evelyn Coffin '17 wins the Nick Adams contest with her story, &quot;Proudly, Unburied.&quot;" MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/Evelyn-Coffin-Photo-a.jpg" MainImageAltText="Continuing Knox's strong track record in creative writing, Evelyn Coffin ‘17 wins the Nick Adams short story contest." PublicationDate="20150403T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x22396" URL="news/knox-awarded-800000-grant-to-enhance-underrepresented-students-academic-success" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:13" CategoryIds="138|133|142|218|219|206|225|214|229|220" FileName="x22396.xml" Name="Knox Awarded $800,000 Grant to Enhance Underrepresented Students' Academic Success" Title="Knox Awarded $800,000 Grant to Enhance Underrepresented Students' Academic Success" Abstract="New initiatives aim to help students by offering new opportunities at crucial points in their Knox educational experience." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/om-students-outside-30841.jpg" MainImageAltText="An $800,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation will help students by offering new opportunities at crucial points in their Knox College educational experience." PublicationDate="20151019T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x28981" URL="news/sophia-croll-selected-for-lincoln-laureate-honor" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="138|146|139|132|133|219|172|194|173|214|160" FileName="x28981.xml" Name="Sophia Croll Selected for Lincoln Laureate Honor" Title="Sophia Croll Selected for Lincoln Laureate Honor" Abstract="Lincoln Academy of Illinois recognizes Knox student as one of the top college seniors in the state." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/croll-lincoln-laureate-22280279414_24318fec0e_k.jpg" MainImageAltText="The Lincoln Laureate program recognizes outstanding college seniors in Illinois, including Sophia Croll of Knox College." PublicationDate="20151111T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x29268" URL="news/students-explore-ghana-learn-drumming-dance" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="147|138|182|132|133|218|163|152|214|229|148|246" FileName="x29268.xml" Name="Students Explore Ghana, Learn Drumming, Dance" Title="Students Explore Ghana, Learn Drumming &amp; Dance" Abstract="Over winter break, 16 students, alumni, and a professor traveled to Ghana, West Africa for the culturally immersive program Drumming &amp; Dance in Ghana." MainImage="/images/News/2016/01/students-ghana.jpg" MainImageAltText="Students participated in Drumming and Dance in Ghana, an intensive program  that taught them traditional Ghanaian drumming and dance." PublicationDate="20160120T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x29862" URL="news/tawni-sasaki-16-receives-fulbright-scholarship" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="261|222|180|138|146|139|133|129|142|232|186|206|201|173|225|170|175|214|229|159|154" FileName="x29862.xml" Name="Tawni Sasaki '16 Receives Fulbright Scholarship" Title="Tawni Sasaki '16 Receives Fulbright Scholarship" Abstract="A double major in international relations and modern languages, she will teach English in Taiwan and do volunteer work in her community." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/sasaki-tawni-26292.jpg" MainImageAltText="Tawni Sasaki '16 is one of three Knox College students selected for a Fulbright in 2016" PublicationDate="20160421T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x29896" URL="news/great-jazz-and-the-great-wall-knox-jazz-musicians-travel-to-china" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:55" CategoryIds="234|138|182|136|133|214" FileName="x29896.xml" Name="Great Jazz and the Great Wall: Knox Jazz Musicians Travel to China" Title="Great Jazz and the Great Wall: Knox Jazz Musicians Travel to China" Abstract="The Knox Jazz Ensemble and Cherry Street Combo perform in front of thousands while touring in China over spring break." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/Jazz-Photo-1.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox Jazz Eensemble and Cherry Street Combo tour China" PublicationDate="20160427T19:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30129" URL="news/3-knox-graduating-seniors-receive-fulbright-awards" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="180|138|146|139|133|131|129|142|218|232|219|174|186|173|225|170|175|184|190|254|214|229|159" FileName="x30129.xml" Name="3 Knox Graduating Seniors Receive Fulbright Awards" Title="3 Knox Graduating Seniors Receive Fulbright Awards" Abstract="Charlie Harned, Tawni Sasaki, and Adrian Secter have displayed &quot;thoughtful, passionate engagement in the world around them.&quot;" MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/fulbright-1a.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College has three graduating seniors who are Fulbright award recipients." PublicationDate="20160520T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x29927" URL="news/students-share-experiences-from-all-around-the-world-at-global-learning-retreat" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:47" CategoryIds="181|180|138|146|139|133|129|230|142|176|218|174|191|172|170|175|214|229|148|149|159|154|178" FileName="x29927.xml" Name="Students Share Experiences from All Around the World at Global Learning Retreat" Title="Students Share Experiences from All Around the World at Global Learning Retreat" Abstract="Knox College collaborates with Augustana College to host the event, where students discussed their identities and focused on their roles as global citizens." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/Global-Learning-Retreat.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox and Augustana participate in a pumphandle to conclude the 2016 Global Learning Retreat" PublicationDate="20160523T20:45:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30541" URL="news/brenda-tooley-selected-to-lead-stellyes-global-studies-center" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="192|138|133|206|214|229" FileName="x30541.xml" Name="Brenda Tooley Selected to Lead Stellyes Global Studies Center" Title="Brenda Tooley Selected to Lead Stellyes Global Studies Center" Abstract="New director hopes to contribute to the cultivation of global citizens." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/tooley-bren-53903.jpg" MainImageAltText="The Stellyes Global Studies Center plays a key role in the global education of members of the Knox College community. " PublicationDate="20160913T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x31343" URL="news/knox-wins-recognition-for-helping-students-study-abroad" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:37" CategoryIds="138|126|133|230|142|218|214|229" FileName="x31343.xml" Name="Knox Wins Recognition for Helping Students Study Abroad" Title="Knox Wins Recognition for Helping Students Study Abroad" Abstract="The Institute of International Education's Generation Study Abroad initiative cites Knox for boosting study abroad participation." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/Rivera.jpg" MainImageAltText="Liz Rivera '17 is among many Knox students who study abroad. She went to Peru." PublicationDate="20161024T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32267" URL="news/red-clay-dance-residency-promotes-diversity-through-movement" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:21" CategoryIds="138|136|230|218|232|163|214" FileName="x32267.xml" Name="Red Clay Dance Residency Promotes Diversity through Movement" Title="Red Clay Dance Residency Promotes Diversity through Movement" Abstract="Knox students attend workshops in Afro-Contemporary Dance and Improvisation &amp; Composition." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/red-clay-dance-40197-2.jpg" MainImageAltText="Red Clay Dance Residency was led by Vershawn Sanders-Ward, working with Knox College students." PublicationDate="20170329T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32695" URL="news/expanded-opportunities-for-off-campus-study-reflect-student-interests" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:05" CategoryIds="138|126|133|214|229" FileName="x32695.xml" Name="Expanded Opportunities for Off-Campus Study Reflect Student Interests" Title="Expanded Opportunities for Off-Campus Study Reflect Student Interests" Abstract="College's addition of dozens of study abroad programs will result in an easier application process for students." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/st-michael-cooke-20112013717.jpg" MainImageAltText="About 50 percent of Knox students participate in study abroad and off-campus programs" PublicationDate="20170426T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32749" URL="news/monica-corsaro-director-of-spiritual-life" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="192|138|133|206|214|229" FileName="x32749.xml" Name="Monica Corsaro Director of Spiritual Life" Title="Knox Welcomes New Director of Spiritual Life, Monica Corsaro" Abstract="Director of Spiritual Life Monica Corsaro has pursued a career that combines traditional ministry with political activism." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/corsaro-monica-176160-web.jpg" MainImageAltText="Monica Corsaro, Knox's director of spiritual life" PublicationDate="20170516T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x33150" URL="news/eunice-shek-18-receives-scholarship-to-study-in-taiwan" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:54" CategoryIds="138|139|133|176|218|135|214|159" FileName="x33150.xml" Name="Eunice Shek '18 Receives Scholarship to Study in Taiwan" Title="Eunice Shek '18 Receives Scholarship to Study in Taiwan" Abstract="Shek has also studied abroad in Ireland and Japan while at Knox." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/Shek.jpg" MainImageAltText="Eunice Shek '18 in an underground walkway that leads to a street full of shops and small eateries in Taiwan." PublicationDate="20170804T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x33153" URL="news/knox-basketball-coach-guides-team-overseas" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:54" CategoryIds="138|132|133|131|230|218|232|215|135|214" FileName="x33153.xml" Name="Knox Basketball Coach Guides Team Overseas" Title="Knox Basketball Coach Guides Team Overseas" Abstract="Knox basketball coach Emily Cline coaches an American women's team at The United World Games in Austria. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/women-basketball-141829.jpg" MainImageAltText="Women's Basketball Coach Emily Cline mentors her team from the sidelines." PublicationDate="20170823T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x33495" URL="news/global-studies-center-director-tours-hungary-to-build-on-study-abroad-opportunities" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="138|133|214|229" FileName="x33495.xml" Name="Global Studies Center Director Tours Hungary to Build on Study Abroad Opportunities" Title="Global Studies Center Director Tours Hungary to Build on Study Abroad Opportunities" Abstract="Workshop paves the way for more students to learn about and participate in study abroad opportunities in Hungary." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/tooley-hungary-6167445_o.jpg" MainImageAltText="About 50 percent of Knox students participate in study abroad and off-campus programs at some point in their undergraduate education" PublicationDate="20170919T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x33613" URL="news/after-internship-phelipe-graske-18-receives-job-offer-from-goldman-sachs" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:54" CategoryIds="138|146|134|133|157|165|214|229" FileName="x33613.xml" Name="After Internship, Phelipe Graske '18 Receives Job Offer from Goldman Sachs " Title="After Internship, Phelipe Graske '18 Receives Job Offer from Goldman Sachs " Abstract="&quot;The key point is the support I had at Knox,&quot; Graske says." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/08-graske-phelipe-66362.jpg" MainImageAltText="After Internship, Phelipe Graske '18 Receives Job Offer from Goldman Sachs " PublicationDate="20171213T18:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x34422" URL="news/knox-in-cuba-students-explore-dance-music-and-culture" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:39" CategoryIds="138|146|182|136|133|150|163|214|229" FileName="x34422.xml" Name="Knox in Cuba: Students Explore Dance, Music, and Culture" Title="Knox in Cuba: Students Explore Dance, Music, and Culture" Abstract="The winter break immersive experience allows students to interact with the country's people and experience its culture first-hand." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/kcuba2.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College students learned about Cuban dance and music" PublicationDate="20180208T18:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x34436" URL="news/international-fair-2018-knoxs-culture-of-diversity" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:38" CategoryIds="181|180|138|133|230|176|218|232|150|215|174|167|172|173|188|170|175|214|229|171|148|149|159|154|178" FileName="x34436.xml" Name="International Fair 2018: Knox's Culture of Diversity" Title="International Fair 2018: Knox's Culture of Diversity" Abstract="Knox College's 37th annual fair immerses attendees in the diversity of Knox's student population." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/international-fair-flags-2018-53384.jpg" Image="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/International_Fair_Photoshoot_34731.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox students proudly wave their cultures' flags during the Flag Parade." PublicationDate="20180209T18:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x34755" URL="news/knox-senior-dives-into-experiential-learning-through-sea-semester" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:05" CategoryIds="138|132|133|218|156|219|174|186|168|217|175|214|229|195" FileName="x34755.xml" Name="Knox Senior Dives into Experiential Learning through SEA Semester" Title="Knox Senior Dives into Experiential Learning through SEA Semester" Abstract="Karen Lynch '18 participates in SEA Semester, a program that gives students the opportunity to sail across the Caribbean on a research vessel." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/unnamed-2.jpg" MainImageAltText="Senior Karen Lynch pictured on the research vessel SSV Corwith Cramer, where she studied abroad during SEA Semester." PublicationDate="20180329T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x35347" URL="news/two-knox-students-selected-for-fulbright-awards" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:38" CategoryIds="138|146|136|139|133|176|167|162|175|184|214|171" FileName="x35347.xml" Name="Two Knox Students Selected for Fulbright Awards" Title="Two Knox Students Selected for Fulbright Awards" Abstract="Nicholas Nurre '18 and Monica Weller '18 will teach English in Macau and Mongolia through the prestigious program." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/Fulbrights-2018.jpg" MainImageAltText="Two Knox Students Selected for Fulbright Awards" PublicationDate="20180517T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x35618" URL="news/five-students-receive-gilman-fellowships" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:39" CategoryIds="138|133|218|156|219|215|168|214|229|220" FileName="x35618.xml" Name="Five Students Receive Gilman Fellowships" Title="Five Students Receive Gilman Awards for Study Abroad" Abstract="Knox support programs intersect to help students earn scholarships for international education." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/Haddad.jpg" MainImageAltText="Natalie Haddad studies comparative anatomy." PublicationDate="20180727T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x35886" URL="news/director-of-stellyes-center-for-global-studies-returns-from-fulbright-fellowship-in-bulgaria" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:54" CategoryIds="138|126|133|129|219|215|206|214" FileName="x35886.xml" Name="Director of Stellyes Center for Global Studies Returns from Fulbright Fellowship in Bulgaria" Title="Director of Stellyes Center for Global Studies Returns from Fulbright Fellowship in Bulgaria" Abstract="Brenda Tooley is among more than 70 Knox students, faculty, and alumni who have earned Fulbright awards since the program started in 1946." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/tooley-bren-57304.jpg" MainImageAltText="Director of Stellyes Center for Global Studies Brenda Tooley in her office at Knox College." PublicationDate="20180828T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x35904" URL="news/daad-study-abroad-grant-for-year-in-berlin" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:39" CategoryIds="180|138|133|186|172|201|175|214|229" FileName="x35904.xml" Name="DAAD Study Abroad Grant for Year in Berlin" Title="Knox Student Uses Competitive Study Abroad Grant for Year in Berlin" Abstract="Sarah Henderson '20 will further her career in political science with an award from German exchange program DAAD." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/sarah.henderson_knight.jpg" MainImageAltText="Sarah poses with suit of armor while touring castle in Germany. " PublicationDate="20180910T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x46227" URL="news/knox-opens-arms-to-german-exchange-students" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20260226T16:40:05" CategoryIds="138|133|230|218|232|214" FileName="x46227.xml" Name="Knox Opens Arms to German Exchange Students" Title="Knox Opens Arms to German Exchange Students" Abstract="Two exchange students from the European University of Flensburg, Germany, are on a study abroad program and are sharing their experiences with the Knox College community. " MainImage="/images/News/2023/04/2023-iFair-Traditional-Outift-Day-0036.jpg" MainImageAltText="Maren Borchers and Nergiz Capan during Traditional Outfit Day" PublicationDate="20230501T19:22:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8103" URL="news/knox-college-among-national-leaders-for-peace-corps-volunteers" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="192|166|138|146|134|126|139|132|133|128|206|191|214" FileName="x8103.xml" Name="Knox College Among National Leaders for Peace Corps Volunteers" Title="Knox College Among National Leaders for Peace Corps Volunteers" Abstract="Knox College has earned a spot on Peace Corps' annual list of the nation's top colleges for graduates who volunteer for the international volunteer community service and development program." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/Dooley-teaching-kids-reading-songs-aa.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College is on Peace Corps' annual list of the nation's top colleges for graduates who volunteer for the international volunteer community service and development program." PublicationDate="20140211T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8515" URL="news/summer-research-spotlight-laurel-tippe" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:29" CategoryIds="166|126|182|136|214" FileName="x8515.xml" Name="Summer Research Spotlight: Laurel Tippe" Title="Summer Research Spotlight: Laurel Tippe" Abstract="Laurel Tippe, a senior from Iowa City, Iowa, is doing summer research for her Honors project that looks at the variety of ways women use music as a means for social and political action. Laurel is majoring in music and educational studies and received Richter support for her research." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/tippe2.jpg" PublicationDate="20120723T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30021" URL="news/adrian-secter-16-chosen-for-fulbright-scholarship" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:29" CategoryIds="180|166|138|146|139|133|129|230|142|218|232|219|215|174|167|186|172|173|225|175|184|214|220|154" FileName="x30021.xml" Name="Adrian Secter '16 Chosen for Fulbright Scholarship" Title="Adrian Secter '16 Chosen for Fulbright Scholarship" Abstract="An international relations major with a minor in philosophy, he will teach English in Mongolia." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/secter-adrian-38728.jpg" MainImageAltText="Fulbright scholarships were awarded to three Knox students, including Adrian Secter '16, in 2016." PublicationDate="20160506T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20378" URL="news/december-trips-build-on-classroom-lessons" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="180|138|146|134|136|139|132|133|224|145|176|156|174|167|162|168|206|191|173|184|214|229|154" FileName="x20378.xml" Name="December Trips Build on Classroom Lessons" Title="December Trips Build on Classroom Lessons" Abstract="Students are traveling all over the world during the 2014 winter break, taking their studies to Cuba, Japan, Spain, and Belize." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/japan-term-sugamostreet.jpg" MainImageAltText="Students in Knox's Japan Term become immersed in Japanese history, culture, language, and philosophy." PublicationDate="20141212T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20983" URL="news/an-immersive-experience-in-japan" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="138|146|134|126|136|139|132|133|224|176|174|206|152|173|175|184|214|154" FileName="x20983.xml" Name="An Immersive Experience in Japan" Title="An Immersive Experience in Japan" Abstract="Japan Term aims to build and bolster the connection between the classroom and the on-ground experience in a foreign country." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/japan-2014-12-11-13.17.12-1.jpg" MainImageAltText="Japan Term is an immersive, interdisciplinary learning experience for students, who study Japanese language, history, and philosophy before traveling to the Asian country." PublicationDate="20150318T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x31359" URL="news/fall-institute-2016-highlights-opportunities-for-students" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="258|138|146|133|224|174|157|186|206|165|175|214|229|220" FileName="x31359.xml" Name="Fall Institute 2016 Highlights Opportunities for Students" Title="Fall Institute 2016 Highlights Opportunities for Students" Abstract="Presentations cover a wide range of topics, such as political engagement, applying to medical school, and options for study abroad." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/Informed_Engaged_Involved_Kresge_16665-a.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College's Fall Institute included presentations on political engagement, study abroad, and distinctive academic opportunities." PublicationDate="20161102T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x34317" URL="news/london-arts-alive-experiential-learning-through-immersion" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:05" CategoryIds="138|182|132|133|224|230|218|163|219|174|162|135|152|153|165|173|189|175|214|195|151|428" FileName="x34317.xml" Name="London Arts Alive: Experiential Learning Through Immersion" Title="Students Combine Study &amp; Travel in Short-term Immersion Course London Arts Alive" Abstract="Knox students traveled to London after spending a term studying England's artistic, socioeconomic, and political culture. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/o.jpg" MainImageAltText="Students in Knox's London Arts Alive program smile in front of castle ruins in London, England." PublicationDate="20180124T18:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x35391" URL="news/knox-students-attend-diversity-leadership-summit" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:39" CategoryIds="138|132|133|224|230|218|219|215|174|186|135|175|190|214|171|195|148|178" FileName="x35391.xml" Name="Knox Students Attend Diversity Leadership Summit" Title="Knox Students Attend Diversity Leadership Summit" Abstract="Students Eunice Shek '18 and Diana Rodriguez '20 attend the Diversity Abroad Global Student Leadership Summit." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/IMG_1714.jpg" MainImageAltText="Eunice Shek ‘18 and Diana Rodriguez ‘20 smile during the Diversity Abroad Student Leadership Summit." PublicationDate="20180607T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x44995" URL="news/2022-intercultural-learning-programs" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:55" CategoryIds="126|224|219|206|214" FileName="x44995.xml" Name="2022 Intercultural Learning Programs" Title="Intercultural Learning Programs in the United States Provide Global Perspectives for Students" Abstract="Funded four-week summer research projects provide students with experiences typically associated with study abroad.  " MainImage="/images/News/2022/08/greenoaksneh.jpg" MainImageAltText="Students work on archaeology project at Green Oaks" PublicationDate="20220829T13:19:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20765" URL="news/knox-junior-receives-prestigious-gilman-scholarship" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:13" CategoryIds="143|138|134|126|144|139|133|170|214|229" FileName="x20765.xml" Name="Knox Junior Receives Prestigious Gilman Scholarship" Title="Knox Junior Receives Prestigious Gilman Scholarship" Abstract="Knox College student Sarah Kobernat '16 was selected as a recipient of the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for students planning to study abroad." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/sarahkobernat.jpg" MainImageAltText="Sarah Kobernat, Gilman scholarship recipient, in Ghent, Belgium" PublicationDate="20150211T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x21242" URL="news/knox-students-classical-studies-inspired-by-rome-study-abroad-trip" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="147|143|138|133|219|174|214|229|160" FileName="x21242.xml" Name="Knox Student's Classical Studies Inspired by Rome Study Abroad Trip" Title="Knox Student's Classical Studies Inspired by Rome Study Abroad Trip" Abstract="Kayleigh O'Brien '16 was influenced to examine new outlooks of her Classical studies by her recent trip to Rome." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/Kayleigh4.jpg" PublicationDate="20150430T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x21243" URL="news/spanish-class-explores-downtown-galesburg" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="143|191|214" FileName="x21243.xml" Name="Spanish Class Explores Downtown Galesburg" Title="Spanish Class Explores City" Abstract="As part of a Spanish course, Knox College students were assigned to trek through downtown Galesburg, identifying locations and finding information, using directions written in Spanish." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/spanish-class-downtown-31534.jpg" MainImageAltText="As part of a Spanish course, Knox College students walked through downtown Galesburg finding and learning more about locations in the city, using directions written in Spanish." PublicationDate="20150424T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20811" URL="news/student-awarded-scholarship-for-study-research-in-germany" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:47" CategoryIds="252|143|172|173|214" FileName="x20811.xml" Name="Student Awarded Scholarship for Study, Research in Germany" Title="Student Explores Memorials, Memories" Abstract="Delta Phi Alpha, the National German Honors Society, awarded Sophia Croll a scholarship to support her study in Germany and research on public memorials there in spring and summer 2015." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/croll-sophia-18522.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College student Sophia Croll, in front of a memorial stained glass window that includes a globe, in a church near campus." PublicationDate="20150521T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x21409" URL="news/students-summer-in-china-funded-by-gilman-scholarship" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="143|138|134|126|144|182|136|139|133|214|159" FileName="x21409.xml" Name="Student's Summer in China Funded by Gilman Scholarship" Title="Student’s Summer in China Funded by Gilman Scholarship" Abstract="Dy'Anna Augustus will study Chinese at Peking University in Beijing, China." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/augustus.jpg" MainImageAltText="Dy'Anna Augustus will spend her summer in China" PublicationDate="20150612T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x21716" URL="news/new-grad-serves-knox-through-americorps-vista" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="143|138|146|134|126|144|132|133|128|173|175|214" FileName="x21716.xml" Name="New Grad Serves Knox Through AmeriCorps VISTA" Title="New Grad Serves Knox Through AmeriCorps VISTA" Abstract="Mark Muniz '15 will help first-generation students and promote student volunteer engagement with the community." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/mark_muniz.jpg" MainImageAltText="Mark Muniz '15 is organizing food shares and taking on other projects as an AmeriCorps VISTA member assigned to Knox College." PublicationDate="20150721T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x21722" URL="news/knox-student-joins-pioneering-pacific-research-expedition" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="143|138|134|126|144|133|145|156|168|214|229" FileName="x21722.xml" Name="Knox Student Joins Pioneering Pacific Research Expedition" Title="Knox Student Joins Pioneering Pacific Research Expedition" Abstract="Nathan Kemp '16 is spending his summer at sea, traveling to the Phoenix Islands with SEA Semester." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/SEASemester_PIPA_Group2015.jpg" MainImageAltText="Nathan Kemp '16 participates in a research expedition in the Pacific Ocean. Like other Knox students, he has many options for studying and doing research work off-campus." PublicationDate="20150722T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x29416" URL="news/morgan-helps-francophone-locals-have-a-voice" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="166|143|138|146|126|139|133|219|170|214" FileName="x29416.xml" Name="Morgan helps Francophone locals have a voice" Title="Student Helps Francophone Locals Have a Voice" Abstract="Lindsey Morgan '16 uses her language skills to help Galesburg's growing population of French-speaking African immigrants." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/Morgan_senior_research_story.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox senior Lindsey Morgan interacts with a African American French speaker as part of her senior research project. " PublicationDate="20160216T22:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x31726" URL="news/professors-recommend-books-to-knox-community" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="213|209|166|143|144|230|142|156|179|135|173|141|214|229|149" FileName="x31726.xml" Name="Professors Recommend Books to Knox Community" Title="Professors Recommend Books to Knox Community" Abstract="During the winter break, Knox professors rummaged through their shelves and pulled out some of their favorite books to share with the Knox community." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/book-recommendations-estes.jpg" MainImageAltText="Joel Estes smiles next to the book Why Teach? " PublicationDate="20161207T18:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x31742" URL="news/student-awarded-competitive-study-abroad-scholarship" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:21" CategoryIds="143|146|126|144|174|214" FileName="x31742.xml" Name="Student Awarded Competitive Study Abroad Scholarship" Title="Student Awarded Competitive Study Abroad Scholarship" Abstract="A leap of faith made it possible for Alexis Bell '18 to study language and culture in Flensburg, Germany." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/Alexisbell.jpg" MainImageAltText="Alexis Bell '18 will study language and culture in Flensburg, Germany, thanks to a Gilman scholarship." PublicationDate="20161221T18:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32595" URL="news/knox-college-choir-france-tour" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:37" CategoryIds="143|138|134|126|144|182|136|132|133|129|230|142|232|130|233|214" FileName="x32595.xml" Name="Knox College Choir France Tour" Title="A Continental Chord: Knox College Choir Performs in France" Abstract="The Knox College Choir spends spring break abroad, traveling and performing six concerts in Southern France." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/ChoirTour210421100458271_6417698990090515319_n.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College choir performs in church in southern France." PublicationDate="20170412T14:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32645" URL="news/four-receive-fulbrights" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:21" CategoryIds="166|143|144|230|142|128|225|214" FileName="x32645.xml" Name="Four Receive Fulbrights" Title="Four Receive Fulbrights" Abstract="Three students and one young alumna have been chosen to teach, conduct research, and provide expertise abroad through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/4Fulbrights2017.jpg" MainImageAltText="Emily Malec Fall '16, Cortney Hill '17, Raeann Boero '17, and Dakota Stipp '17" PublicationDate="20170420T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32647" URL="news/knoxcorps-5-years-later" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:20" CategoryIds="166|143|144|230|142|128|225|214" FileName="x32647.xml" Name="KnoxCorps: 5 Years Later" Title="KnoxCorps: 5 Years Later" Abstract="Since President Teresa Amott unveiled the program, more than 50 Knox students have gone out and made a difference in the community." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/chen-samuel-school-51908.jpg" MainImageAltText="KnoxCorps Fellow Samuel Chen '16 explains head lice to students at Nielson School in Galesburg." PublicationDate="20170420T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32648" URL="news/for-the-good-of-the-community-focusing-on-galesburgs-heart-and-soul" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:20" CategoryIds="166|143|144|230|142|128|225|214" FileName="x32648.xml" Name="For the Good of the Community: Focusing on Galesburg's Heart &amp; Soul" Title="For the Good of the Community: Focusing on Galesburg's Heart &amp; Soul" Abstract="The Heart &amp; Soul Initiative empowers residents to shape the future of their communities." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/heart-soul-interviews-33788.jpg" MainImageAltText="Sam Jarvis '09" PublicationDate="20170420T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32651" URL="news/inspiring-and-educating-benefits-galesburg-youth" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:20" CategoryIds="166|143|144|230|142|128|225|214" FileName="x32651.xml" Name="Inspiring &amp; Educating Benefits Galesburg Youth" Title="Inspiring &amp; Educating Benefits Galesburg Youth" Abstract="Gales Scholars Program unites Knox, Carl Sandburg College, and District 205." 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