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NY Times bestselling author Kaveh Akbar named 25-26 Metz Writer-in-Residence

Renowned poet and novelist Kaveh Akbar will join Knox College as the 2025-26 Metz Writer-in-Residence, the Department of English is excited to announce.

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Knox Magazine Cover for the Winter '26 issue shows Blaze posing below a suspended whale skeleton in the Umbeck Science-Math Center.

Sustaining the Soul of the Institution

A Year of Faculty Milestones

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Music, Artists, and Performances Make Rootabaga 2026 One for the Ages

May 14, 2026

The Baga Big Band performs at the Orpheum Theatre as part of Rootabaga.

The 46th annual Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival returned to Galesburg, running from May 5 through May 9, with nearly a week of dynamic performances. The festival united a diverse lineup, featuring renowned national and international touring artists, musicians connected to Knox College, the Midwest, and Galesburg, as well as promising young jazz talents.

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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!

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Knox students celebrate Flunk Day

Knox Students Make Memories on Flunk Day 2026

Knox College students honor annual Flunk Day tradition.

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Gale Scholars Celebrate 30 Years with Induction of 11 New Students

Collaborative program between Galesburg Community School District, Carl Sandburg College, and Knox College celebrates 30 years by inducting 11 new members

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Knox College Celebrates Earth Month with Campus and Community Activities

In honor of Earth Month, Knox College hosts several events for campus and community

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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

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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.

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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. 

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Knox Profiles

The best way to learn more about the power of Knox? Get to know our community.

Ian Smith

Ian Smith is double-majoring in biology and music. This past summer, he performed research at Shoals Marine Lab off the coasts of Maine and New Hampshire.

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Nhi Hoang

Nhi Hoang is majoring in data science and economics. She recently interned with the international manufacturer Komatsu in Peoria, IL.

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Madison Byrket

Madison didn't plan to major in philosophy, until she spoke with Professor of Philosophy Brandon Polite ’03.

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May 23
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Borzello Gallery, Ford Center for the Fine Arts

Jade Yumang: A Certain Detachment

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May 24
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Borzello Gallery, Ford Center for the Fine Arts

Jade Yumang: A Certain Detachment

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Green Oaks 1794 Truro Turn Rd, Victoria, IL 61485

Green Oaks Fest

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Kresge Recital Hall

Piano Chamber Ensemble Spring Concert

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