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Catch Earns AWP Literary Recognition

Knox College’s student-run literary magazine, Catch, earned third place from the Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) for its Spring 2025 edition, adding to its long tradition of excellence and creativity.

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!

Twenty-One Knox Students Complete Senior Honors Project

Honors projects culminate in a thesis, portfolio, or comparable product, defended in an oral examination before a faculty committee that includes a qualified expert from outside the Knox community. 

Knox College Hosts Second Forever Fire Weekend

Knox College hosted its second Forever Fire Weekend, a two-day experience designed to help students network and gain knowledge and advice from Knox alumni.

Knox College Inducts 29 New Members into Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society

During Knox College’s 2026 Commencement weekend, 29 students were honored with a special induction ceremony for Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honor society.

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. 

Profiles from The ‘Burg

Celebrating alumni whose stories are rooted in Galesburg.

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.

Irene Ponce

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, 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

Becky Mowers Nelson poses outside of her practice in Galesburg, Crossroads

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 College alum Lawrence Murray

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

Jun 28
10:10AM
American Family Field, One Brewers Way, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53214

Milwaukee Knox Club Cubs vs. Brewers Baseball Game

Jul 01
5:00PM
Galesburg Community Arts Center

Songs In Our Lives: A Gathering for Music Appreciation

Jul 03
1:00AM
Knox College Campus

July 4th holiday (no class meetings)

Jul 03
6:10PM
Coors Field, 20th and Blake Streets, Denver, Colorado 80205

Colorado Knox Club Rockies Game

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