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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.

Starts in the Classroom. Lasts For a Lifetime.

If you’ve taken a single course here, lived in the Quads, participated in a Pumphandle, or anything in between, you are part of the Knox community. Welcome back.

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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

Notable Alumni
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Knox Clubs

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

Knox Clubs
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Come Home to Knox!

Celebrate a mileston 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
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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

  • Rohail Khan '16 is a product manager at one of the world's largest asset management companies.
  • Mara Lane '18

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

Upcoming Alumni Events

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

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News

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

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Seeing Double

On June 8, Commencement at Knox College was a special occasion as four sets of twins took the stage, delighting the audience with twice the pride.

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Six Things Knox College Students and Faculty are Doing this Summer

The traditional school calendar year may be over, but that does not mean Knox College students, staff, and faculty are taking a break. Here are ways members of the Knox community are keeping busy this summer.

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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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