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Knox College welcomes new students from 35 states and 16 countries to campus to kick-off the 2026-27 academic year.
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Knox Honors and Welcomes Faculty at Opening Convocation
September 16, 2026
Knox College begins the new year with awards and introductions.
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!
Knox Students lead Successful Summer Arts in Action Program
Community Involvement Sparks Interactive Art Program
Knox College Named to Phi Theta Kappa's 2026 Transfer Honor Roll
Knox was recently named to the Phi Theta Kappa 2026 Transfer Honor Roll for its efforts to create an inclusive and supportive environment for transfer students.
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.
Profiles from The ‘Burg
Celebrating alumni whose stories are rooted in Galesburg.
Garrett Sprinkle ’24 Carries Passion for Music to the Classroom
Knox College 2024 graduate and Gale Scholar Garrett Sprinkle combines love of music and education at western Illinois Junior/Senior High School
To Serve and Protect: Carl Dortch ’26 Uses His Role as a Police Officer to Give Back to His Community
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.
Using Lessons from the Gale Scholars Program, Chris Carpenter ’08 Gives Back to His Students
One of the first graduates of the Gale Scholars Program, Chris Carpenter teaches history in the ROWVA School District.
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.
Evan Massey ’74: Sharing Community Connections to Area Athletes, Knox History
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
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.
Knox graduate Lawrence Murray finds ways to give back inside and outside the emergency room
Through mission trips and mentorships, Murray fosters his Knox ties.
Happening at Knox
Sep
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Borzello Gallery, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
Borzello Gallery, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
Tony Gant: New and Old Works from the Bone Yard
Sep
27
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Borzello Gallery, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
Borzello Gallery, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
Tony Gant: New and Old Works from the Bone Yard
Sep
28
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Borzello Gallery, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
Borzello Gallery, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
Tony Gant: New and Old Works from the Bone Yard
Sep
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Borzello Gallery, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
Borzello Gallery, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
Tony Gant: New and Old Works from the Bone Yard
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