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A Traditional Non-Traditional Knox Student: Irene Higareda Ponce ’00 Honors Her Family History by Giving Back to Galesburg

A Galesburg native, granddaughter of Mexican immigrants, and member of the Knox Class of 2000, Irene Higareda Ponce Ponce has deep roots in Galesburg and with Knox College.

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!

Truth be Told Exhibit

Archival Exhibit Examines the Search for Truth

The Knox College Archives takes the dedication to the pursuit of truth to heart during its year-long exhibit, Truth Be Told, which explores how truth is constructed, preserved, and challenged through archives, memory, and power.

Students Explore Careers, Prepare for Life after Knox Thanks to KnoxTreks

KnoXTrek provides students, potential employers, and alumni with a curated experience that connects areas of study and skill building to career exploration and post graduate success. 

Knox College students learn financial basics

‘101’ Courses Offer Students financial literacy and guidance

To prepare Knox College students for post-graduation life, Health and Counseling Services is partnering with the Bastian Family Center for Career Success to host KnoxWell workshops on finance and benefits.

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

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.

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. 

Happening at Knox

May 11
6:30PM
77 S. Henderson Street Galesburg, IL

Loving Bottoms Diaper Bank

May 10
12:00PM
Borzello Gallery, Ford Center for the Fine Arts

Jade Yumang: A Certain Detachment

May 11
12:00PM
Borzello Gallery, Ford Center for the Fine Arts

Jade Yumang: A Certain Detachment

May 12
12:00PM
Borzello Gallery, Ford Center for the Fine Arts

Jade Yumang: A Certain Detachment

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