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

Ellis is a KnoxCorps Fellow at KCCDD, working on existing projects to help meet the needs of the local community.

Angela is pursuing a master’s degree in recreation administration at Illinois State University.

Leah Heister '08 is the deputy director and chief advancement officer for the Guggenheim Museum and Foundation.

Mikko Jimenez '15, a biology major, works as an outreach biologist for a migratory bird initiative.

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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)

Ellis found her passion in social service after serving the local community as a KnoxCorps Fellow.

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Ellis Staton '20

Major in Spanish, Minors in Social Service and Educational Studies

As a Knox student, McNeal started an after-school dance program for at-risk students and performed at the Kennedy Center.

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Angela McNeal '16

Self-Designed Major in Dance & Community Engagement, Minor in Anthropology

Knox connections helped Leah land her first job, and led her to a career in strategic development with the Guggenheim Museum.

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Leah Heister '08

Majors in Political Science and International Business, Minor in French

Mikko’s interest in ecology and birding started at Knox, and followed him into his career as an outreach biologist.

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Mikko Jimenez '15

Major in Biology, Minor in Environmental Studies

Award-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa to Give 2019 Commencement Address

International Fair 2020 Highlights Diverse Cultures at Knox

Burkhardt Distinguished Associate Professor of History Konrad Hamilton speaks of the importance of voting at winter convocation at Knox College.

Knox's Winter 2020 season offers students the freedom to become the full cast and crew with its diverse student-directed Studio Theatre productions.

Wlliam Hiatt '72, Alumni Achievement Award winners William Hiatt ’72, Denise Roza ’83, and Stefano Viglietti ’91

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Award-winning Journalist to Give 2020 Commencement Address

Commencement will be on Sunday, June 7, on the South Lawn of Old Main. It is free and open to the public.

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International Fair 2020 Highlights Diverse Cultures at Knox

The theme of the 39th annual cultural showcase was “Street Culture” and mostly featured dancing, both traditional and modern.

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Winter Term Convocation: King Day 2020

Students read poems and the Knox Choir sang as part of Knox College's celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Acting to Directing, Writing to Producing: Theatre Opportunities Abound at Knox

The Knox Theatre Department offers many openings for students to be involved in the production of shows, events, and specialty workshops all four years on campus.

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Knox Announces 2020 Alumni Achievement Award Winners

Alumni Achievement Award winners William Hiatt ’72, Denise Roza ’83, and Stefano Viglietti ’91 will be honored on February 14, 2020.

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

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A Knox College student at International Fair

The best way to get to know Knox is to visit, and the best time to visit is during our next Open House on April 18.

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A winter view of Knox College's Seymour Library.

Observe classes and meet your future classmates.

Admitted Student Day is March 27

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