06 Aug 2025

Knox College Hosts Prestigious Summer Science Program

By Scott Holland

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (August 6, 2025) — This summer, the labs, observatory, and lecture halls of the Umbeck Science and Mathematics Center at Knox College are seeing a more than normal amount of use as Knox was chosen to be one of fourteen nationwide host sites for SSP International's prestigious Summer Science Program in the field of astrophysics.

30 Jul 2025

Blessings in a Backpack Receives Grant from Galesburg Community Foundation

By Scott Holland

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (July 30, 2025) — The Knox College-run organization “Blessings in a Backpack” has received a substantial $15,000 grant from the Galesburg Community Foundation's annual grant cycle, known as The Turnout. This initiative, which operates under the Kleine Center for Community Service, aims to support Galesburg School District 205 students who face food scarcity. Remarkably, this marks the second consecutive year that Blessings in a Backpack has been granted this amount.

17 Jul 2025

Knox College Announces Return of KnoxCorps

By Scott Holland

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (July 17, 2025) — Knox College is relaunching its KnoxCorps program, which focuses on immersive experience and community involvement, both important aspects of the Knox student experience.

This initiative, originally established in 2012 in partnership with the Galesburg Community Foundation, connects Knox students with local non-profit organizations, allowing them to engage in meaningful projects and support community needs.

10 Jul 2025

TRIO Program Moves Forward After Honoring Graduates and Award-Winners

By Scott Holland

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (July 10, 2025) — Knox College has continued its legacy of student success with the TRIO Achievement Program, which recently announced its annual award-winners for the 2024-25 academic year. The College has received funding to support the program since 1974.

12 Jun 2025

Knox College Honors Students with Awards

By Scott Holland

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (June 12, 2025) — As part of Commencement Week 2025, Knox College hosted various ceremonies to honor academic and award winners for the 2024-2025 school year. Below is a list of award winners and their awards.

SENIOR AWARDS

SENIOR PRIZES AND AWARDS

AWARDS/HONORS

American Studies

Hermann R Muelder Prize

Bryce Sebastian Woodard — East Peoria, Illinois

Anthropology and Sociology

Howell Atwood Award

Winter Goodner

09 Jun 2025

Taking the Next Steps: Knox College Class of 2025 Encouraged to Bravely Venture into the World

By Scott Holland

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (June 9, 2025) — Taking the next steps after graduation, but taking those steps boldly, confidently, courageously, and bravely were the words of wisdom imparted on the Knox College Class of 2025 graduates during a ceremony held on Sunday, June 8, 2025.

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