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Campus Life - Knox College
Campus Life - Knox College
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We can't wait for you to get to know the Knox campus, and for us to get to know you.
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Our Campus Is a Kaleidoscope of Culture
At Knox we believe "home" isn't limited to the place you're from. It's where you find your people, your purpose, and new perspectives.
Pumphandle?
On the night before the first day of fall term, everyone at Knox stands in a long, twisty line on the South Lawn and, one by one, shakes everyone's hand. It's Pumphandle—democratic, humanizing, time-consuming, and totally worth it.
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Life at Knox
Sunrises over the prairie. Badminton club (and Film Club and Quiz Bowl). Flunk Day. Prairie Fire. Attending a classmate’s art exhibit. Heated debates and deep I-can’t-believe-it’s-already-midnight conversations with friends.
And that’s just a single day.
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We take care of our students so that they can take care of everything they want to do. From yoga to healthcare to counseling, we show up for our community in the whatever ways they need it.
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Residence Halls & More
Knox has nine residence halls, each with their own character and charm.
Most students live in halls arranged by suites, opening onto a shared living space.
Upperclass students can live in apartments and townhouses, and a variety of houses, including themed and cultural houses, also offer living spaces.
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Student Clubs and Orgs? You bet!
The one quality that binds our student organizations is that they are all student-driven. You join, create, and even run organizations in response to interests and needs.
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Take It from Our Students
Knox has been a place where I have been able to speak up freely, have dialogue sessions with my friends, and just learn so much more about other cultures that I wasn’t aware of earlier. Knox gave me a different route and brought out the best in me.
Shuchita Poddar '22
Creative Writing Major
Facts of Knox Life
18
NCAA Division III Teams
80+
Clubs and organizations.
1,136
Students
Unapologetically Smart. Incredibly Interesting.
Knox is a welcoming community filled with kind, smart people and endless opportunities. Imagine what you could explore at Knox . . . here's some inspiration.
HORIZONS Symposium Showcases Student Research
Popular HORIZONS Program Continues to Grow
Repertory Theatre Term Performs 20th Season
The 2025 season marked the 20th Repertory Theatre Term season at Knox College
Museum Studies Students Curate Show at Galesburg Community Art Center
Gilbert helped design the art museum studies minor in 2020 after recognizing the growing job market within the field.
Tove Himango ’24 Named Nick Adams Finalist
Himango has taken a wide array of writing courses, including playwriting, fiction, and nonfiction.
Upcoming Campus Events
Apr
23
7:00PM
Smokin’ Willies BBQ (161 N Cherry St)
Jazz Night
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Apr
24
12:00PM
Borzello Gallery, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
Unsettled Ground: Eugene Ofori Agyei
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Apr
23
6:30PM
Smokin’ Willies BBQ (161 N Cherry St)
Knox Jazz Ensemble and Sherrard HS at Jazz Night
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