Knox College Celebrates Alumni Achievement and Service at 2026 Homecoming Convocation
Homecoming Convocation recognizes graduates for their contributions to Knox and communities around the world.
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Making a Great College Even Better
Highlights from President McGadney's First Five Years at Knox
KnoXpo Introduces Students to Pathways to Life after Knox
October 29, 2026
Students treated to a day of career development, KnoxWell activities, and other campus opportunities.
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!
Chicago Term Brings Together Knox Students and Alumni in the Windy City
Knox College’s Chicago Term connects students with internships, alumni mentors, and immersive city experiences that build career skills and independence.
Knox Students Experience New Culture and Community in Lesotho
Knox students traveled to Lesotho, Africa, for a month-long program focused on community partnerships, education, and sustainable development.
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.
Katie Koca Polite Found Her Place at Knox and in Galesburg
Knox College Class of 2003 Graduate serves as assistant curator and publications specialist at Krannert Art Museum at the University of Illinois
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.
Happening at Knox
Oct
30
12:00PM
Borzello Gallery, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
Borzello Gallery, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
Lydia Farrell "Weathered": Alumni Art Exhibit
Oct
31
12:00PM
Borzello Gallery, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
Borzello Gallery, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
Lydia Farrell "Weathered": Alumni Art Exhibit
Nov
01
12:00PM
Borzello Gallery, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
Borzello Gallery, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
Lydia Farrell "Weathered": Alumni Art Exhibit
Nov
02
12:00PM
Borzello Gallery, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
Borzello Gallery, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
Lydia Farrell "Weathered": Alumni Art Exhibit
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