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Highlights from President McGadney's First Five Years at Knox
October 13, 2026
In June, Knox students traveled to Lesotho, Africa, for a month-long program focused on community partnerships, education, and sustainable development.
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!
Everyone is welcome at a Knox Homecoming, as it celebrates parents and families, Reunion years, along with alumni and friends! From October 22–25, there will be more than 100 events, activities, and opportunities to reconnect, celebrate, and make new memories.
Knox College Celebrates Opening of 189th Year
Knox College Music Department announces exceptional lineup of nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians for performances, residencies, workshops, and collaborations with Knox students
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.
Through TRIO, Carder bridges Galesburg, Carl Sandburg College, and Knox College
Monken, formerly the offensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens, becomes the 19th head coach in Browns history.
A student, an athlete, a coach, a graduate, and a Hall of Famer, Becky Mowers Nelson ’04 accomplished just about everything at Knox College.
Celebrating alumni whose stories are rooted in Galesburg.
Knox College Class of 2003 Graduate serves as assistant curator and publications specialist at Krannert Art Museum at the University of Illinois
Knox College 2024 graduate and Gale Scholar Garrett Sprinkle combines love of music and education at western Illinois Junior/Senior High School
Carl Dortch ’26, has taken the lessons learned as a Knox student-athlete and is applying them to life and his newest adventure, serving as a police officer in Galesburg’s neighboring city, Knoxville.
One of the first graduates of the Gale Scholars Program, Chris Carpenter teaches history in the ROWVA School District.
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.
Profiles from The ’Burg
Through TRIO, Carder bridges Galesburg, Carl Sandburg College, and Knox College
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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