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Investing in our community

Knox is dedicated to a fully residential liberal arts education, supported by world-class faculty, staff and facilities on the Illinois prairie.

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The single most important aspect of Knox is our people.

We must provide them with opportunites to find professional and personal success all in a supportive environment.

Here's how.

A Knox college science professor stands in front of two students. The professor is wearing blue surgical gloves, and one student is holding a pipette. A Knox college science professor stands in front of two students. The professor is wearing blue surgical gloves, and one student is holding a pipette.

Invest in and support students, faculty, staff and alumni

Scholarships and services for our students, postgraduate support and engagement for our alumni, and compensation for faculty and staff are key to Knox's success.

Alumni Hall in the fall on the Knox College campus Alumni Hall in the fall on the Knox College campus

Develop vibrant, sustainable campus facilities

Through renewal and modern design, Knox will invest in facilites that support our academic programs and provide modern living-learning spaces.

  • Driving strategic growth
    Knox College must be on the cutting edge of teaching and learning in order to lead, grow, and thrive in the 21st century.
  • Enriching the student experience
    Knox will create an educational model to provide students with opportunities to pursue and apply knowledge.

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The south side of Knox College's Old Main in the summer sun.

Million-Dollar Gift Supports Faculty, Knox Fund

The unrestricted gift from Trustee Dan ’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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Purple prairie flowers at Green Oaks frame the view of a building that is currently under construction.

Green Oaks Renovation

Beginning in 2025, Green Oaks will be home to a new year-round facilitiy available for use by both the Knox and Galesburg communities.

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A student measures the height of a sink and mirror in a campus bathroom.

Knox Begins Work on Full-Campus Accessibility Study

Knox has begun the first phase of a multi-year campus-wide accessibility study on its facilities to provide critical information that will help determine priorities for facility upgrades and ongoing maintenance.

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