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Kyle Kunkler '15 is a professional musician who has written pieces for multiple ballet companies.

Ravie Boungou '20 studied the dissonance between home and school life for Congolese immigrants in her McNair research.

Cyan Oelklaus '21 studied creative writing in Dublin, Ireland through the Writer's Program.

Isaac Hughes '21 studied abroad in Chile, and immersed himself in the country's history and culture.

Christian Mahone '11 is impacting student lives through his position as principal of South Side Elementary.

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Kyle composes music professionally and has written two original piano compositions for Ballet Chicago.

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Kyle Kunkler '15

Major in Music, Minor in Psychology

As a McNair Scholar, Ravie built on her own experiences in the classroom and studied home-school dissonance in Congolese immigrants.

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Ravie Boungou '20

Major in Education, Minors in Education Policy and Dance

Cyan’s study abroad program allowed her to explore storytelling and playwriting in an Irish setting, and find some direction in her career path.

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Cyan Oelklaus '21

Major in Creative Writing, Minors in Studio Art and French

Isaac’s study abroad in Valparaíso, Chile, exposed him to the country’s political history and immersed him in its unique culture.

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Isaac Hughes

Major in Environmental Studies and Philosophy

Christian says that having someone in the classroom who looks like them has an impact on the way students learn.

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Christian Mahone '11

Major in Elementary Education, Minors in Anthropology & Sociology and Urban Sociology (Self-Designed)

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Knox Director of Athletics Daniella Irle speaks at the re-dedication of Jorge Prats Soccer Field

Knox students enjoy a sunny day on a patio. A new report shows Knox and other schools are expanding students' access to education.

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Knox Launches Relief Fund to Help Students during COVID-19 Pandemic

The College will use fund to pay for "immediate and unanticipated financial needs" associated with the pandemic.

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Knox Director of Athletics Discusses Impact of COVID-19

Daniella Irle has helped guide other institutions through times of adversity, such as when Hurricane Katrina struck.

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Report Shows Knox and Other Schools Are Expanding Students' Access to Education

The American Talent Initiative, an alliance that includes Knox, is on track to enroll 50,000 more lower-income students by 2025.

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Senior Works to Raise Census Awareness

Student Michael Moss meets with local Complete Count Commission and maps outreach to the local community

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years on the Forbes Grateful Grads Index

where alumni feel they received the greatest return on their college investment

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