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C. Andrew McGadney
20th President of Knox College

Knox College President C. Andrew McGadney

"As a passionate advocate for the power of a liberal arts and science education, I am deeply honored and humbled to serve as the 20th president of Knox College, and excited to chart a path together with our extended community to aggressively move our college forward. To that end, over the coming months, I will immerse myself into the culture of this great place; engage with students, faculty, alumni, parents, members of theGalesburg community and friends; and listen and learn about your aspirations, challenges, and ideas. We are just getting started!" —President C. Andrew McGadney

President McGadney gives a thumbs up as he posted with Blaze, the Knox fox mascot, and a student.

Meet President McGadney

C. Andrew “Andy” McGadney is the 20th president of Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois. He joined the College in July 2021, and since arriving, has led the effort to develop a bold and ambitious framework for growth for Knox College. 

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Venture Boldly, The Campaign for Knox

Drawing inspiration from its history and strength from its community, Knox College recommits itself to its mission with unparalleled innovation, focus, and urgency as it transforms itself, once again, into a College for future generations. This is the time for Knox to be bold.

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