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Alumni

Knox College is more than four years—it’s for life! If you attended Knox for one year, two years, or graduated with honors, you are a valued member of the Knox community.

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Greatness Grows

Beyond the tall stalks of corn, honeysuckle, and mulberry—powerful ideas grow in the open fields of Illinois. Right here in our own backyard, Knox graduates work diligently to turn their ambitious dreams into impactful realities.

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16,000+ Alumni

Small school. Big reach. Your Knox network spans the country and globe

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Knox Clubs

Connect with old friends or find new ones through regional and affinity based alumni clubs.

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Come Home to Knox!

Celebrate a milestone reunion. Reminisce with friends. Visit faculty and staff. Cheer on the Prairie Fire. Return to your old campus haunts or explore new spaces! It's a long, long road to alma mater . . . and we can't wait to welcome you home.

Homecoming & Reunion

Homecoming and Family & Friends Weekend

We had such a memorable weekend celebrating with alumni, family, friends, and the entire Knox community! Every event was a special moment from Convocation and Jazz Night to football and volleyball games and everything in between.

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We're So Knox Proud.

Each year the College presents a number of awards to our notable alumni to recognize their lifetime achievements, generosity, and contributions to Knox and their communities. Awards include:

Alumni Achievement Award
Young Alumni Achievement Award
Knox-Lombard Athletic Hall of Fame
Knox Service Award
Scroll of Honor
Honorary Degree

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Outcomes

Whether it’s writing for The Washington Post, launching an aerospace consulting company, or casually being named one of TIME’s Most Influential People in the World —it’s clear our alumni are doing big things.

Alumni Awards Knox Magazine

297

notable alumni

34

Fulbright Fellowships awarded

91%

of grads feel Knox helped develop a sense of civic involvement

Alumni In Action

Allen Irvine '20

In his new position, Allen will help hospitals improve healthcare software to fit their needs.

Meet Allen

Rohail Khan '16

A Knox alumna helped Rohail land an internship that led to a position at one of the world's largest asset management companies.

Meet Rohail

Mara Lane '18

Mara, a past Lincoln Laureate, will be attending the University of California-Berkeley to pursue a Ph.D. in Musicology.

Meet Mara

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Alumni Services

Your hub for all the alumni essentials.

Upcoming Alumni Events

Jan 30

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7:00PM
Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, Colorado 80204

Colorado Knox Club: Nuggets Basketball

Feb 01

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1:00AM
Virtual Event

Hall of Fame, Scroll of Honor, Knox Service Award Award Nomination Deadline

Feb 22

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11:30AM
The University Club of Denver, 1673 North Sherman Street, Denver, Colorado 80203

Colorado Alumni Scholarship 2026

Mar 22

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1:00PM
The Buell Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex, 1400 Curtis Street, Denver, Colorado 80204

Colorado Knox Club: Phantom of the Opera

Oct 22

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1:00AM
Knox College, Galesburg, IL

Homecoming and Family & Friends Weekend 2026

More Alumni Events

News

Lots of great things are happening at Knox! Follow along!

Knox College professor Thomas Bell poses with a copy of his book inside Seymour Library

Knox Professor Thomas Bell's New Book Discusses Supreme Court and the Separation of Powers

Bell's book began as his doctoral dissertation

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Knox Graduate Becky Mowers Nelson Continues Her Practice in Galesburg

A student, an athlete, a coach, a graduate, and a Hall of Famer, Becky Mowers Nelson ’04 accomplished just about everything at Knox College.

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Knox Raises More than $1 Million in a Match for Mission Challenge

Knox College alumni, faculty, staff, parents, and friends raised more than one million dollars in support of its historic mission of access.

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