Media Archive

June 2026

June 22 - Knox Stories

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.

June 18 - Knox Stories

Five Things Knox College Students Are Doing This Summer

The school year may be over, but Knox College students, staff, and faculty are staying active this summer, researching, taking classes, volunteering, and studying abroad.

June 15 - Knox Stories

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. 

June 15 - Knox Stories

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.

June 15 - Knox Stories

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.

June 11 - Knox Stories

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.

June 09 - Knox Stories

Students Celebrated for Academic Achievement During Commencement Weekend

As part of Commencement 2026, Knox College honored various students for their achievements and awards earned during the school year.

June 09 - Knox Stories

Knox College Celebrates First-Generation Graduates

On Saturday, June 6, close to 50 members of the Class of 2026 at Knox College were celebrated at the 11th annual First-Generation Ceremony, one of the highlights of the College’s Commencement Weekend. 

June 09 - Knox Stories

Knox Student Creates Game on Steam For Senior Honors Project

Sulpice’s work will culminate in the game’s release on Steam, the world's largest digital distribution platform for computer gaming, later this summer.

June 09 - Knox Profiles

Nathan Brooks

Brooks is attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for a Master's in Science in library science with a concentration in archives and records management.

June 07 - Knox Stories

Themes of Confidence, Courage, and Community Define Knox College Class of 2026

Speakers at Knox’s 181st Commencement urged the Class of 2026 to lead with courage, lean on community, and carry forward the values that shaped their time at Knox.

June 04 - Knox Stories

Galesburg Receives $2 Million State Grant to Enhance Standish Park

The City of Galesburg, in partnership with Knox College, announce the city has been awarded a $2 million state grant to update and improve Standish Park.

May 28 - Knox Stories

HORIZONS Symposium Highlights Student Research and Creative Work

Knox College hosted its annual HORIZONS Research Symposium on Friday, May 15, showcasing the research and creative work of Knox students with the help of their faculty mentors.