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Knox Professor Jonah S. Rubin is working with students to research the problem of fake news

Knox Professor Teams Up with Students to Research Solutions to the "Fake News" Problem

Jonah S. Rubin, assistant professor of anthropology and sociology, and his students are examining the politics of news literacy education.

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Student Powered Experience

Student Powered: Experience Knox -- from classes to athletics to lunch -- shot and edited by students.

The Knox College String Ensemble During Rehearsal

Knox String Ensemble Reconfigured for Pandemic

Despite personnel changes, uncommon instrumentation, and a pandemic, the Knox String Ensemble has fostered a community of musicians.

Environmental Studies Professor Aspires to Make Virtual Learning “Inspiring and Joyful”

Ben Farrer works hard to bring the energy and unpredictability of Knox's in-person classes to his video lectures for remote students.

Recent Knox Graduate Blazes Trail in Public Health

Lydia Allen '20 majored in biology and public health and now works as Galesburg-area COVID-19 outreach specialist and community educator.

Isaac Hughes '21 Recognized as a Top College Senior in Illinois

The Lincoln Academy of Illinois honored Isaac Hughes as a student laureate for his leadership, service, and excellence in and out of the classroom.

The Knox Student Newspaper Earns Pacemaker Finalist Honors Again

The Associated Collegiate Press is recognizing TKS, a student-run and student-written publication with a long track record of earning journalism awards.

Knox Names Tianna Cervantez ’06 Executive Director for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

She will join the College's senior leadership and advise President Amott and others on anti-racism initiatives to address continuing inequities on campus.

Several retiring Knox faculty members worked from George Davis Hall

Longtime Knox Faculty Members Retire

The 2019-2020 academic year marked the retirement of seven distinguished scholars and teachers: Christie Cirone, Jessie Dixon-Montgomery, Joel Estes, Fred L. Hord, L. Sue Hulett, Charles Schulz, and Lane Sunderland.

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Human-Powered Music

Student Powered Discovery

Student Powered Discovery

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Washington Monthly Magazine Names Knox as a Top College for Contributing to the Public Good

Knox also was cited by the magazine as being one of “America’s Best Colleges for Student Voting."

Knox Ranks Among Top Schools in Forbes' "Grateful Grads Index"

Knox is second in Illinois and 45th in the nation when it comes to producing “happy and successful alumni,” according to Forbes magazine.

Knox Recognized for Academics, Teaching Quality, Affordability in 2020 U.S. News Rankings

Knox College also is noted for its ethnic and international diversity and as an "A-plus school for B students."

Knox Included Among The Princeton Review's Best Colleges

Schools that are included in the guidebook were chosen primarily because of the quality of their academics.

Knox is Named a 2019 "Best College Value" by Kiplinger's Magazine

Magazine ranking identifies colleges and universities offering a high-quality education at an affordable price.

Knox College Selected for "Creative Colleges" Guidebook

Knox College's creative writing program is selected for inclusion in "Creative Colleges," a college guidebook that focuses on the best colleges for students interested in the arts.

New York Times: Knox Among Colleges "Doing the Most for the American Dream"

Knox College is ranked #16 in the nation in The New York Times 2017 College Access Index.

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Printed on Tuesday, January 19, 2021