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Six Ways Students Experience Spring Break

From Chicago to outer space and everywhere in-between, Knox students, staff, and faculty stay busy over spring break.

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Abolition For All Time

Mellon Grant Paved Way for New Curricular Opportunities

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Knox Community Raises More than $1.7 Million in Celebration of College’s Founding

March 2, 2026

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Knox College’s celebration of the 189th anniversary of its founding hit new heights. Thanks to a matching gift campaign—Out-Raise the Roof—the Knox community raised more than $1.7 million in February. 

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Recent Stories from Knox College

Read more about Knox College, from stories about student achievements and campus events, to in-depth explorations of faculty and student research. You'll also learn more about our traditions, our community, and a few of our favorite things. Explore Knox!

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Erin Carder, Profiles from the 'Burg

Erin Carder Passes On Her Love of Education at Carl Sandburg College

Through TRIO, Carder bridges Galesburg, Carl Sandburg College, and Knox College

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Knox students take a bow after their performance at The Orpheum Theatre.

Chicago Dance Crash Collaborates with Knox for Dance Residency

Residency culminated in an inspiring performance by Knox College students at the Orpheum Theatre

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A large group of students in traditional dress hold their countries flag in a line going up the stairs and long the second level of Alumni Hall on Knox College campus.

International Fair: Bringing the World Closer to Knox

Knox College hosted its 45th annual International Fair (I-Fair) on the 31st of January, 2026, bringing culture and traditions from across the globe to life.

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Truth Matters: Fruitful Disagreement in an Age of Division with Cornel West and Robert P. George

An evening of discussion hosted by the Etz Family Institute for Civic Leadership and Dialogue.

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Alumni Excellence

Our alumni include Pulitzer Prize and International Emmy Award winners, political advisors, more than a couple of entrepreneurs, and the co-creator of the BASIC computer language, as well as community organizers, educators, administrators, veterans, and everything in between. Explore the many paths open to Knox graduates.

Erin Carder Passes On Her Love of Education at Carl Sandburg College

Through TRIO, Carder bridges Galesburg, Carl Sandburg College, and Knox College

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Todd Monken ’89 Named Cleveland Browns Head Coach

Monken, formerly the offensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens, becomes the 19th head coach in Browns history.

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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 Profiles

The best way to learn more about the power of Knox? Get to know our community.

Ian Smith

Ian Smith is double-majoring in biology and music. This past summer, he performed research at Shoals Marine Lab off the coasts of Maine and New Hampshire.

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Nhi Hoang

Nhi Hoang is majoring in data science and economics. She recently interned with the international manufacturer Komatsu in Peoria, IL.

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Madison Byrket

Madison didn't plan to major in philosophy, until she spoke with Professor of Philosophy Brandon Polite ’03.

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Happening at Knox

Mar 20
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7:00PM
Ferris Lounge

String Arts Squad General Meeting

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Mar 23
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6:30PM
77 S. Henderson Street Galesburg, IL

Loving Bottoms Diaper Bank

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Mar 20
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1:00AM
65 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL

KnoxTrek - Careers in the Arts

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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

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