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Bold Ventures

Whether it be founding a College in 1837 open to all, becoming the first African American to serve in Congress, writing one of the nation's first syndicated columns, helping create BASIC, or launching a satellite into space, Knox's founders, faculty, and alumni have ventured boldly for more than 180 years.

Their legacy continues today.

Graduates celebrating and clapping at the 2025 Knox College Commencement. The words Match for Mission are at the top of the image. Graduates celebrating and clapping at the 2025 Knox College Commencement. The words Match for Mission are at the top of the image.
Driving Strategic Growth

Knox Raises More than $1 Million in a Match for Mission Challenge

The challenge launched when an anonymous donor offered to match every gift made during the last three days of the fiscal year, dollar for dollar up to $500,000.

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Four students pose with a fox mascot. Four students pose with a fox mascot.
Driving strategic growth

Knox Welcomes Record-Setting Class of 2028

Knox College officially welcomed more than 400 new students to campus, its third-largest class of new students in its history, on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

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  • Green Oaks Renovation
    Beginning in 2025, Green Oaks will be home to a new, year-round facility that will be available for use by both the Knox and Galesburg communities.
  • Knox Campus Transformations Underway
    Several construction and renovation projects aimed at enhancing campus facilities and accessibility are underway at Knox.
The south side of Knox College's Old Main in the summer sun. The south side of Knox College's Old Main in the summer sun.
Driving Strategic Growth

Million-Dollar Gift Supports Faculty, Knox Fund

The unrestricted gift from Trustee Dan Spaulding ’99 and Liz Holmes Spaulding ’99 will enhance Knox's ability to recruit and retain talented faculty and to propel short-term initiatives to full the College's mission.

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