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Blackburn College Student Handbook B-Book 2022-2023

Blackburn College Student Handbook B-Book 2022-2023

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Campus COVID-19 Updates – Archive

Blackburn Coronavirus Campus Updates Archive: March 2020 – March 2022 COVID Data Tracker Blackburn College is located in Macoupin County, Illinois. To find updated details for each county in the United States, […]

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B Book – Campus Guidelines

Table of Contents Campus Guidelines & Policies Campus Guidelines & Policies BOOKSTORE POLICIES BOOK RETURN POLICY Refunds for your textbooks can be issued if the following conditions are met: MERCHANDISE […]

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B Book – Work Program

Table of Contents Student Work Program Student Work Program INTRODUCTION These are the principal guidelines by which the Work Program functions and cannot be superseded by any other guidelines. Each […]

Title IX Policy

Table of Contents Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY Blackburn College is committed to maintaining an environment that is free of discrimination on the basis […]

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Faith

Blackburn College is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and maintains a meditation room on campus that is available for meditation and private prayer for all students regardless of religious […]

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WIN USA – March 2023

Blackburn College and Illinois Weslyan Add Wrestling – from WIN’S USA Wrestling State Association Section in March 2023 issue

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Resources

Career Success Planner The Illinois State Board of Education, which adopted a definition of college and career readiness, printed the following description: “although readiness includes being prepared to take credit-bearing […]

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B Book – Student Housing

Table of Contents Student Housing Student Housing INTRODUCTION TO RESIDENCE LIFE The Residence Life program at Blackburn is designed to give each student the opportunity to not only have a […]

International Accepted Student

Congratulations on your acceptance to Blackburn. There is no other college or university in the United States quite like Blackburn College. Our unique campus culture is the byproduct of the […]

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Holistic Success Coaching

College presents many new challenges for students to navigate. It’s very common for students to need a little help navigating those challenges! Holistic Success Coaching can help you build essential […]

Privacy Policy

Protecting your personal information is extremely important to Blackburn College and we want to share our procedures with you. The scope of this Privacy Policy is limited to applicable websites […]

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B Book – Student Conduct

Table of Contents Student Conduct Policies Student Conduct Policies GENERAL CAMPUS GUIDELINES THE STUDENT CONDUCT CODE By choosing to attend Blackburn College you become a member of the Blackburn community, […]

Confirm Your Enrollment

Welcome to the Beaver Nation! Congratulations on your acceptance to Blackburn! We are confident that you will be an essential part of our intentional and inclusive community of thoughtful leaders, […]

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E-Resources

It’s our job to help you find the information you need, whether on the shelf or on the web. Online databases offer access to studies, citations, and scholarly articles from […]

International Students

Studying in the US is a big decision and can be a complicated process. Not only is Blackburn College committed to making the admission process as easy as possible for […]

Student Success Center

Blackburn’s Academic Support Services are largely based in the Student Success Center. Staffed primarily by student Academic Resource Assistants (ARAs), the SSC provides a variety of support resources to help […]

Student Debt Relief

Currently On Hold Federal Student Aid and the Biden-Harris Administration announced loan forgiveness plans of up to $20,000 for prior Pell-Grant recipients and up to $10,000 for all other loan […]

Community Connection Volunteer Opportunity

We need volunteers, so sign up if you can. Forms are available at the Public Library, the Federated Church, and online at federatedchurch.com. There are a number of sites where you […]

Transfer International Student Admission Checklist

All of the following documents and forms are required to be considered for admission to Blackburn College. Students with F-1 visas currently in the US and transferring from another college/university […]

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2023 – 2024 V1 Dependent Verification Worksheet

Recycling at Blackburn

Recycling what we can no longer use, rather than tossing it into trash, and from there into Illinois landfills, makes an important contribution to environmental sustainability. Recycling is also just […]

Disability Services & Accommodations

Blackburn College is committed to an inclusive learning environment that meets the needs of all students. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), students with disabilities are entitled to reasonable […]

Emergency Alert System

Blackburn College, in order to maintain a safe campus environment, has an emergency notification system. Students are asked at the beginning of each year to update their contact information. It […]

First Time International Student Admission Checklist

All of the following documents and forms are required to be considered for admission to Blackburn College. To allow adequate time to process the admission request and complete the enrollment […]

Dr. John Essington

Degrees Personal Introduction I am Dr. John Essington, a professor of education here at Blackburn College. Not only am I a professor here now, but I was also a student-athlete […]

Title IX at Blackburn College

Title IX provides that “no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to […]

Exploring Majors and Career Paths

Career Onestop Explore Careers with the Occupation Profile to discover: What do people do on the job in this career?What’s the employment outlook for the career?How much money do people […]

Scholarships

The value of a Blackburn education is made available to students from all economic backgrounds through generous financial aid packages. Merit-Based Scholarships All students who apply for admission are considered […]

First Time Students

Blackburn College offers an exceptional education at an extraordinary value. We’re large enough to offer the courses you want and give you the personal attention and support you need. Our nationally recognized Work […]

Travel and Arriving

Complete your academic file if you have not done so. Blackburn College must have official copies of your completion of a secondary school program. For students with post-secondary (college/university) coursework, in […]

Diversity Learning Circles – Series

The Diversity Learning Circles program is an interactive topic discussion where participants from diverse backgrounds and experiences can come together to learn from one another. Come join us during your […]

Diversity Learning Circles – Series

The Diversity Learning Circles program is an interactive topic discussion where participants from diverse backgrounds and experiences can come together to learn from one another. Come join us during your […]

Diversity Learning Circles – Series

The Diversity Learning Circles program is an interactive topic discussion where participants from diverse backgrounds and experiences can come together to learn from one another. Come join us during your […]

Diversity Learning Circles – Series

The Diversity Learning Circles program is an interactive topic discussion where participants from diverse backgrounds and experiences can come together to learn from one another. Come join us during your […]

Diversity Learning Circles – Series

The Diversity Learning Circles program is an interactive topic discussion where participants from diverse backgrounds and experiences can come together to learn from one another. Come join us during your […]

Diversity Learning Circles – Series

The Diversity Learning Circles program is an interactive topic discussion where participants from diverse backgrounds and experiences can come together to learn from one another. Come join us during your […]

Blackburn Announces New Degree Program to Strengthen Early Childhood Workforce in Illinois

The Two-Year, Online Bachelor’s Completion Program will Launch in Fall 2022 As part of an ongoing effort to address the shortage of qualified early childhood professionals in Illinois, Blackburn College […]

Gift of $1 Million Establishes Marguerite Steffey Snyder Endowed Dean of Work Position

 Blackburn College has received a $1 million gift from the estate of Marguerite Steffey Snyder. The College’s Board of Trustees has designated the annual proceeds from this gift to directly […]

Blackburn College Current Workforce Early Childhood Degree Program Plan of Study

Title IX Coordinator Bootcamp 2022

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Annamarie Cosenza

“When I was in 4th or 5th grade, I remember asking a school supervisor why school was hard and why no one liked me.  She told me it was because I’m ‘different.’”  Annamarie struggled academically and socially up until...

Macoupin Promise

Not sure if you can afford to go away to college? Worried about the amount of debt you might have when you graduate? You can earn your degree at Blackburn […]

Campus Map

Blackburn College offers a unique experience that can transform lives. It’s a place where students can excel academically and enjoy the benefits of living in an easy-going campus with the personalized […]

Teacher Licensure Program

Blackburn College offers a fully-online licensure program to accelerate the training of highly-qualified teachers for areas most in need. In just one year, you can learn with our tremendous Education […]

Admissions & Aid

You can’t afford to risk your future on a degree that doesn’t work. And with Blackburn College’s tuition already among the lowest of all private, four-year, residential colleges in Illinois, […]

New Student Work Application

How do you get your first job on campus? During summer Orientation, you can meet the department managers, talk with them, and learn more about the positions still available on […]

B Book – Academics

Table of Contents Academics College Catalog Student Portal Course Load Classroom Behavior Policy Academic Integrity Plagiarism: What It Is and How to Avoid It Grade Appeal Policy Administrative Withdrawal Policy […]

Energy Conservation

Every action Blackburn takes to reduce the amount of energy it uses contributes to enhancing the College’s environmental sustainability. Most of the electricity produced in Illinois comes from coal-fired generating […]

Institutional Review Board

WHY DOES THE BLACKBURN COLLEGE INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD (IRB) EXIST? The IRB exists as a safeguard to promote ethical and responsible treatment of human subjects/participants in research. Blackburn College and […]

Early Childhood Workforce Program

The Current Workforce Early Childhood Degree Program is designed for people employed in the early childhood field to receive academic training, financial resources, a supportive learning community, and a connection […]

Campus Security, Emergency Response and Campus Crime Statistics

Blackburn College is committed to ensuring that our students are as free as possible from any threats to their safety or well being. Fortunately, our rural location affords us the […]

Benevolent Beaver Request Form

The Benevolent Beaver Fund was created by generous donations from Blackburn alumni and friends of the College for students in need due to a financial emergency. The fund is intended for unanticipated […]

Library Resources

As the place where all academic disciplines meet, the Blackburn library helps people ask the right questions as they discover and build knowledge. We are committed to connecting people with […]

Psychology

You can find psychologists in a variety of jobs: Psychologists are innovators, meeting the changing needs of people, organizations and societies. They work with clients and patients, as well as […]

Blackburn’s Miriam Wali-Uddin Recognized as Lincoln Academy Student Laureate

Miriam (Mim) Wali-Uddin, a senior Justice Administration major from Jacksonville, IL, has been selected to represent Blackburn College in the 48th Annual Lincoln Academy Laureates. Each year an outstanding senior […]

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Transformative Gift of 40 Acres Allows Blackburn to Benefit from Vital Environmental Studies

‘Rock’s Patch’ Property to Enhance College’s Academic and Sustainability Efforts Blackburn College has received a gift of 40 acres of farmland located east of the College’s campus in Carlinville, IL. […]

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Dr. Lois (Begitske) DeFleur ’58

Her “need for speed” drove Dr. Lois (Begitske) DeFleur ’58 to obtain a pilot’s license and purchase a plane; she was also driven to accept challenges, taking advantage of opportunities […]

Marketing

Marketing is a dynamic field. It needs innovative people that can develop new products and market them in unique ways. There are growth opportunities for many different aspects in marketing […]

Campus Services – Crew Head (Internal Only)

One Opening | Fall 2023 Leadership positions opened internally Job Description Each crew head is assigned a crew of 4-6 workers and a building(s) or area to clean. Also Crew […]

Tenure-Track Position in English

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for a tenure-track Professor of English in the department of English […]

Student Job Areas

Blackburn students literally help plan, manage and run the facilities of an institution fully invested in them. Working with Blackburn employees and other students, the “four-year head start” means real-world […]

Work Program Reporting Form

*This form is anonymous Online Form – Work Program Reporting Form

Outstanding Graduate Nomination Form

Online Form – Outstanding Graduate Award

Alumni Board of Directors Nomination Form

Online Form – Blackburn College Alumni Board of Directors Nomination Form

Alumni Award Recipient Nomination Form

Online Form – Blackburn Alumni Association Award Nomination

International Application

Apply as a first-year student to spend four years on campus earning an undergraduate degree or apply as a transfer student to finish your degree at Blackburn College. Online Form […]

Update Your Information

Online Form – Blackburn – Update your Information

IDEAs Challenge

The IDEAs (Inclusion/Diversity/Equity/Anti-Racism) Challenge is intended to spur reflection and discussion around issues of inclusion, diversity, and equity and to promote anti-racism on the Blackburn College campus. The Challenge was initiated and funded by […]

Lincoln College Transfer Information

Finish Strong at Blackburn Blackburn College is opening its doors to students affected by the planned closure of Lincoln College. We know how complicated and painful transitions can be, so […]

Visit

Blackburn is open: Visit Today! Get to know us and learn first-hand why Blackburn is a place where students rise together. Explore our beautiful and welcoming campus, learn about our […]

Title IX Reporting Form

Online Form – Title IX Reporting Form

Campus Bookstore

The Blackburn College Bookstore is located on campus in the Demuzio Campus Center. This is your one-stop-show for all your textbooks, supplies, apparel, fan gear, and gifts for family and […]

Press Release Request

Online Form – Press Release Request

Submit Your Story

Online Form – Submit Your Story

New Student Deposit Form

Online Form – Blackburn College Tuition Deposit Form

Website Update Request

Online Form – Website Update Request

Housing & Dining Contract

Online Form – Blackburn College Housing Contract

Business Card Request

Online Form – Business Card Request

Basic Bins Request Form

Online Form – Basic Bins Item Request

Photography/Video Request

Online Form – Photography/Video Service Request

Current Workforce Early Childhood Application

Online Form – Current Workforce Early Childhood Education Application

Student Job Posting Request

For Work Program Department Managers Online Form – Work Program Student Jobs

Adjunct Faculty Positions

Interested in becoming a part of the Blackburn Community as an adjunct faculty member, but currently there are no openings in your field? Let Human Resources know by submitting your […]

Summer Housing

Online Form – Summer Housing

Tuition Payment Form

Online Form – Blackburn College Tuition Payment Form

Teacher Licensure Program Application

Online Form – TLP Application

Facility Request Form

Online Form – Facility Request Form

Blackburn & Beyond Admission Application

Online Form – Blackburn and Beyond Admission Application

Submit A Question

Online Form – Submit A Question (Website FAQ)

HR Anonymous Reporting Form

Online Form – HR Anonymous Reporting Form

Transfer Students

Blackburn welcomes transfer students from all over to join the leaders, problem solvers, and creative thinkers who call our school home. We are thrilled that you are considering continuing your […]

EAST Form

The Early Alert Support Team (EAST) exists to serve and support the well-being, safety, and success of each member of our community. In order for EAST to be effective in […]

Using Less Paper and Water

Using Less Paper Colleges have historically consumed so much paper it seemed like their basic “food.” Trees, the source of almost all modern paper, are a renewable resource; harvested forests […]

Health & Wellness

We are committed to the entire student – empowering students to improve their quality of life and reach their highest potential. Promoting a healthy campus community, in mind and body, […]

Internships

What is an Internship? Practical experience and experiential learning that is completed and related to your academic and professionals goals. Opportunity to build your knowledge and skills, exposure to opportunities, […]

Blackburn Plans Open House Events for Interested Students and Families this Fall

Meet Professors and Current Students, Learn about Opportunities, Tour Campus, and Get Instant Admissions Decisions at the Events Interested students and families will have two excellent opportunities to learn more […]

Blackburn College Shared Governance Policy – January 2022

Spanish

A second language is a lifelong skill that improves job prospects, increases salary, allows you to make new connections, and enhances quality of life. Spanish is the official language of […]

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Early Childhood Education Information Sessions (Virtual Event)

Individuals who would like to learn more about Blackburn’s new Current Workforce Early Childhood Degree Program are welcome to attend one of two free Zoom information sessions. Meet with Dr. […]

Early Childhood Education Information Sessions (Virtual Event)

Individuals who would like to learn more about Blackburn’s new Current Workforce Early Childhood Degree Program are welcome to attend one of two free Zoom information sessions. Meet with Dr. […]

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English

English is the cornerstone of the liberal arts education because literature is also the study of history, culture, gender, class, race and nation as they work together to form human […]

APPLICATION FOR WINTER BREAK EMPLOYMENT 2022

APPLICATION FOR WINTER BREAK EMPLOYMENT 2022

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Flu Shot Clinic

Blackburn College Outreach Flu Shot Clinic November 1, 2022 8:00AM – 12:00PM Bothwell Auditorium Macoupin County Public Health Department (MCPHD) is returning to Blackburn again this year to provide flu […]

$250,000 Grant Received Address Statewide Teacher Shortage

Blackburn College has been awarded a $250,000 two-year Teacher Residency Grant from the Illinois State Board of Education (IBSE) to help address the state’s teacher shortage. The funds will be […]

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Blackburn Hosts “Give Back” Scholars on Campus for Unique Student Experience

Blackburn College recently hosted a group of students for a unique campus experience through a partnership with Give Back. A nonprofit organization, Give Back supports students who have faced varying […]

First Time & Transfer Application

FALL 2022 APPLICATION If you are a first-time college student or if you began at a different institution and want to apply for Fall 2022, this is the application for […]

Fall 2022 Application

If you are a first-time college student or if you began at a different institution and want to apply for Fall 2022, this is the application for you! Applying for […]

Bible Study

Bible Study Club is a group where anyone can come to grow closer to God and other group members. This group is for people around campus that have the same […]

Dance Club

Dance Club is a group that meets twice a week to just have fun dancing. They post videos on TikTok (@blackburndanceclub) and learn a variety of dances online and also […]

Registration Assistant

One Opening | Fall 2023 Work in the Office of the Registrar and Records Office as a Registration Assistant. Job Description Assists with the development of the Time Schedule of […]

Homecoming & Family Weekend

Join Us September 29 – October 1 A Weekend at Barney’s If you can allow your mind to transport yourself to a fictional Blackburn Beach with mild temperatures, sugar-white beaches, […]

Staff and Faculty Diversity Award

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and members of the Diversity Committee invites all students to nominate staff and faculty members for the 2023 diversity award. The Staff and Faculty Diversity […]

Writer’s Block

What is the Writer’s Block? The Writer’s Block is an on-campus resource for students who need assistance with writing assignments. Writing assistants will sit down with students for a one-on-one […]

Technology Help Desk

Questions regarding access to the campus network and the associated student portal can be directed to the Help Desk, managed by Technology Services. Workers assigned to the Help Desk are […]

Print & Design Request

Online Form – Print & Design Request

EAST Applause Form

The Early Alert Support Team (EAST) recognizes the importance of consistent, prompt, and targeted intervention when a student struggles with an issue or concern. However, EAST also recognizes the power […]

Winning Together

You and Blackburn: Winning Together The Winning Together capital campaign is a meaningful – and pressing – opportunity to give students greater access to expanded athletic and recreational facilities on […]

Dr. Elisabeth Rohatsch Gantt

Mix together opportunities, the means for education, mentoring relationships with teachers and leaders, and a bit of luck. Add desire and motivation. The outcome can be amazing and startling. Elisabeth […]

Credit Hour Policies and Procedures

Blackburn’s definition of a credit hour and policies and procedures related to the assignment of credit hours for all types of courses can be found here.

Study Abroad Opportunities

Study Abroad program providers can be companies or other universities that facilitate study abroad programs. These organizations are professionals in administering programs, provide onsite student support services and act as […]

Intramural Gaming League (IGL)

Are you interested in playing video games with friends as an extracurricular activity? Looking for a fun competitive environment or a place to try out some new games? For the […]

Intramural Gaming League (IGL)

Are you interested in playing video games with friends as an extracurricular activity? Looking for a fun competitive environment or a place to try out some new games? For the […]

Intramural Gaming League (IGL)

Are you interested in playing video games with friends as an extracurricular activity? Looking for a fun competitive environment or a place to try out some new games? For the […]

Intramural Gaming League (IGL)

Are you interested in playing video games with friends as an extracurricular activity? Looking for a fun competitive environment or a place to try out some new games? For the […]

Intramural Gaming League (IGL)

Are you interested in playing video games with friends as an extracurricular activity? Looking for a fun competitive environment or a place to try out some new games? For the […]

Intramural Gaming League (IGL)

Are you interested in playing video games with friends as an extracurricular activity? Looking for a fun competitive environment or a place to try out some new games? For the […]

Intramural Gaming League (IGL)

Are you interested in playing video games with friends as an extracurricular activity? Looking for a fun competitive environment or a place to try out some new games? For the […]

Intramural Gaming League (IGL)

Are you interested in playing video games with friends as an extracurricular activity? Looking for a fun competitive environment or a place to try out some new games? For the […]

Intramural Gaming League (IGL)

Are you interested in playing video games with friends as an extracurricular activity? Looking for a fun competitive environment or a place to try out some new games? For the […]

Intramural Gaming League (IGL)

Are you interested in playing video games with friends as an extracurricular activity? Looking for a fun competitive environment or a place to try out some new games? For the […]

Poems Published by Dr. Annah Browning

Blackburn Professor Dr. Annah Browning has had two poems, “On Reading the Unsolved Mysteries” and “First Time with Bigfoot,” published in Heavy Feather Review’s online series “Haunted Passages.”

Cyntoia Brown-Long: Speaking Event & Book Signing

Tickets can be reserved for the free event beginning March 3. Find tickets on Eventbrite >   This event is made possible by the Kathleen J. Eberle Memorial Lecture Series, […]

BSU Trip to Civil Rights Museum

BSU is organizing a trip to the Civil Rights Museum in April. Students will depart campus Friday, April 7, and return on Sunday, April 9. You can sign up to […]

Student Marshal Plaque Dedication

The naming of the Student Marshal is a Blackburn College tradition that dates back to 1920 and is the highest honor that the faculty can bestow on a graduating senior, […]

Brunch and Bubbly

Wrap up your fabulous Homecoming Weekend in style with brunch and champagne. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat brunch spread in DING in the Demuzio Campus Center. Brunch is on your own beginning […]

Diversity Learning Circles

The Diversity Learning Circles program is an interactive topic discussion where participants from diverse backgrounds and experiences can come together to learn from one another. Come join us during your […]

Organizational Leadership

Blackburn’s Organizational Leadership program aims to help students develop a basic understanding of the theories of leadership. You will uncover the ways effective leadership can transform lives, work, and social […]

Study Abroad Info Night

Ever wanted to study abroad? Now is your chance to get all the details! Where can you go? How will studying abroad fit into your coursework at Blackburn? How much […]

Notable Beavers – Speaker Series

Join Scott Dillard ’84 as he presents on how his career track has led him to live a life ‘in the space in between.’ Learn how these in-between spaces can […]

Homecoming Brunch

Wrap up your fabulous Homecoming Weekend in style with brunch and champagne. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat brunch spread in DING in the Demuzio Campus Center. Brunch is on your own beginning […]

Sustainability Club Pizza Party

Open to all students! Come enjoy pizza and learn about Sustainability Club! Find out about meetings, events, and ways you can help around campus. Tuesday, November 1st at 7:00pm in […]

Tuesday Night Trivia — TONIGHT!

Join the Campus Activities Board at 8:00 pm in DCC for Tuesday Night Trivia! This month’s trivia topic is Native American Heritage Month – Teams can be made up of […]

Career Services Event: Visit with Jim Dahlquist, IL Auditor General’s Office

Jim Dahlquist, from The Illinois Auditor General’s Office is seeking to connect with students and faculty to discuss internship opportunities for the spring and summer 2024 semesters, as well as […]

Application

Start your journey toward becoming a Blackburn student We are thrilled that you are considering Blackburn during your college search! We’re looking for curious minds and motivated students and look […]

Catalog

To Search the Library Catalog: Visit the catalog. Enter your search query (title, author, keyword, etc.) into the field marked “Quick library search.” In the “Limit by” drop-down, select “My Library.” […]

Athletic Hall of Fame

Purpose The Blackburn College Athletic Hall of Fame was created to celebrate outstanding achievements by Blackburn student-athletes and coaches. The first class was inducted in 1989. Eligibility Team InductionsTeams must […]

Safe Zone

Safe Zone workshops enhance participants’ understanding of gender, sexuality, and LGBTQ+ identities. Safe Zone workshops also provide information and support for those interested in creating safe spaces in classrooms, offices, […]

Project 1837 & 1913

Walk the Lines – Project 1837 and 1913 The founding of Blackburn College in 1837 is the basis for the first line stop in the virtual race for fitness, fun […]

What Were You Wearing

What Were You Wearing? At colleges and universities around the country, it has been reported that two-thirds of college students experience sexual harassment. Studies have also found approximately 26% of all female undergraduate […]

Blackburn Scholarship Calculator

We pride ourselves on making an exceptional education accessible and affordable. Simply share your GPA and residency status in the calculator below to see if you may be eligible for […]

Application for Fundraising Project

Application for Fundraising Project All departments pursuing donations, sponsorship’s, or seeking to raise funds through the sale of goods, services, raffles, or contests must coordinate their efforts through the Office […]

Request a Transcript

Official Blackburn College transcripts are $2.00 per copy. There is no charge for unofficial transcripts. You may order by mail, fax or email, but we must have your signature to […]

Winning Together

Campaign Kickoff & Groundbreaking Join us Friday, April 28 at 3:30 pm for the Winning Together Campaign Kick-off & Groundbreaking Event. Please RSVP by completing the form below or calling […]

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Campus and Area Health Services

Campus Clinic Blackburn Medical Clinic, in coordination with the Macoupin County Public Health Department, offers health services on campus. Sick Visits, Lab Visits – Feeling crummy? Get tested for COVID, Strep, […]

Arts & Creative Expression

Creativity, expression, and artistic exploration thrive on our campus and play an important role in life at Blackburn. Many students bring their artistic gifts to campus and hone their skills […]

Report an Illness

Report an Illness – COVID-19 Any member of the Blackburn community (students and employees) must use the “Report an Illness” link below if any of the following apply: You are […]

Spanish Club

Spanish Club is an informal group of people getting together once a month to have fun and get to know each other through their backgrounds. They try to provide a […]

Announcement & Event Calendar Request

Submit your announcement request or add an event to the website calendar. The Communique Blackburn’s daily email for students, faculty and staff. Distributed each Monday-Friday at 10 a.m., it is […]

Jim Faust ’64

Jim Faust ‘64 has had a successful career in the cable television industry, with a provider of optical communication systems for the cable market. Years ago, he decided that Blackburn […]

Residency Exemption Form

Campus Residence Policy Blackburn College recognizes the importance of the college residential experience as part of overall student learning and development. The College is therefore committed to providing students the […]

MLK Leadership Award

The MLK Leadership Award is an annual award that is presented to a student who exemplifies the values of diversity and inclusion at Blackburn College.  In 2014, the former Director […]

Sustainability

What is Sustainability? Perhaps the most famous definition of sustainability is that developed in 1987 by the Brundtland Commission, officially known as the United Nations’ World Commission on Economic Development. […]

Fine Arts Boosters

Support Artistic Expression at Blackburn The Blackburn Fine Arts Boosters (BFAB) is a club dedicated to supporting artistic expression at the College. This support includes making financial investments through student […]

Development Officer

Blackburn College, a private liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, Illinois, is seeking a Development Officer (Major Gifts). This role will report directly to the […]

Campus Safety

Campus Community and Safety Mission Statement The Mission of Blackburn Campus Community and Safety is to promote a secure and safe learning, living, and working environment for Blackburn students, faculty, […]

Dr. Alfred Hofmann ’53

Dr. Alfred Hofmann ‘53 is no stranger to supporting institutions and programs that have a direct impact on people in need. He came to Blackburn College with no money, a […]

Quentin Pamenter

“Being a biology major with plans to go to medical school, every experience I get to be involved with medicine is fuel to the fire.” College campuses across the nation […]

Veterans Education Benefits

Blackburn College is proud to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program as well as other federal GI Bill® benefits. If you are an active-duty service member or Veteran, a member of the National […]

Five Blackburn Students Earn Invitations to Attend Global Business Symposium in Poland

Only the Top 150 Students From Around the World are Chosen to Attend in Competitive Selection Process Every spring, Blackburn’s International Business course offers students the opportunity to participate in […]

Blackburn College Diversity Committee August 31 2022 Agenda

Blackburn College Diversity Committee August 31 2022 Agenda

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Beautification Day Reflects Blackburn’s Commitment to Hands-on Learning, Community Engagement, and Sustainability

Being a Blackburn student has always meant more than just going to college. For more than a century, students attending Blackburn not only earn valuable four-year degrees but are also […]

Blackburn College Celebrates Class of 2023 during Commencement Weekend

On Saturday, May 13, 2023, Blackburn College in Carlinville, IL, held commencement ceremonies on the campus’ Hudson Quad, honoring 68 graduates from the class of 2023. These events marked the […]

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CABs Ice Skating Trip

The Office of Student Engagement will be taking students on a trip to go ice skating at the Loading Dock (Grafton, IL) on Sunday, December 11th, 2022. Interested students should […]

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Alumni Event: Cyntoia Brown-Long Live Stream

Cyntoia Brown-Long will visit Blackburn College as a guest speaker on Monday, April 3 at 7:00 PM (CT). If you cannot make the trip to Carlinville, Blackburn alums have an […]

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Jones Hall Lip Sync Battle

The event you know and love is back. Jones Hall will be presenting yet another Lip Sync Competition. If you have a song you love or a dance you’d like […]

Blackburn Sets Winter Admissions Open House Event for February

Meet Professors and Current Students, Learn about Opportunities, Tour Campus, and Get Instant Admissions Decisions on February 20 Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois, will host prospective students and their families […]

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“There’s No Place Like Blackburn” at College’s Homecoming Weekend

Help Celebrate with Exciting Events September 23-25 CARLINVILLE, IL —  This fall, Blackburn College will once again celebrate Homecoming with its campus and the Carlinville community. The Wizard of Oz-themed […]

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U.S. News & World Report Ranks Blackburn Among the Best Colleges in the Midwest Region

Blackburn also Recognized as a Top Performer for Social Mobility, Performance of Low-Income Students and Commitment to Supporting Military Service Members Blackburn College has again been recognized by U.S. News […]

Blackburn Names Justin Norwood Vice President for Inclusive Enrollment

Norwood Has Been a Key Member of the Admissions Team Since 2005 Blackburn College has named Justin Norwood Vice President for Inclusive Enrollment. In this leadership role, Norwood will provide […]

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The Wicked After Party

Ready to wrap it up in Blackburn style? We’re throwing everything we’ve got at you during The Wicked After Party…food trucks, a photo booth, drinks, and live music! When was […]

Ways to Give

Giving Opportunities Every donor helps to make a difference in the lives of our Blackburn community. Gifts of all sizes, combine together make a difference! Here is a list of […]

Federal Loans

Students and their families may qualify for different loan options to help manage costs and allow repayments over time. Federal loans are borrowed and must be repaid after you graduate, […]

Life on Campus

We attract a certain kind of student. Inspired. Motivated. Proactive. Your relationship to Blackburn will be different than at any other school in the country. It’s intentional and foundational. It’s […]

Diversity Committee

Community Values and Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Revised by DEI Task-Force General Administrative Work-Group 11.20; reviewed by Staff and Faculty Assemblies and Student Senate Equity is an intentional […]

Nancy Roberts ’72

Nearly five years passed following her graduation from Blackburn College, and Nancy Roberts was working for Pfizer in its East St. Louis plant—one of the last major corporations in the […]

CKI

CKI is a volunteer club on the collegiate level with clubs around the country that helps the community in areas of need, like at a food pantry or a pet […]

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Residence Life

Living on campus is not just having a place to sleep; it is an opportunity to grow and learn as a human being—much like students grow and learn in a […]

Brianna Milich

Brianna shares how the support she received at Blackburn helped realize her dream. I am really passionate about the use of a growth mindset rather than a fixed one. My […]

Grounds Supervisor

Blackburn College, a unique four-year, liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for the position of Grounds Supervisor.  As a teaching supervisor, the […]

Campus Conduct Hotline

Campus Conduct Hotline is an independent, confidential call-in service to alert our institution of unsafe or unethical behavior in an anonymous way. This hotline is accessible 24 hours a day, […]

Resident Assistant

Two Openings | Fall 2023 RAs serve as educators, mentors, and administrators for the Blackburn College community. Resident Assistants are assigned to a floor or a wing in a building, […]

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL seeks applications for the position of Athletic Trainer. The successful candidate will be […]

Rochelle Henderson ’92

Modest means, and even poverty, are no strangers to many students who choose to attend Blackburn College. Blackburn’s alumni share stories of discovering they could attend Blackburn when they initially […]

Professor of Chemistry (Tenure-Track)

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for a full-time, teaching-focused, tenure track position in Chemistry for Fall […]

Snack Bar – Assistant Manager (Internal Only)

One Opening | Fall 2023 Leadership position opened internally  Job Description The Assistant Manager will do all the requirements of a Crew Head, along with assisting in dealing with write-ups/customer […]

Homecoming in a Box

The fourth edition of Blackburn’s Homecoming in a Box returns for the 2023 Homecoming festivities. Whether you are unable to make it to campus or are traveling to visit for […]

Professor of Physiology (Tenure-Track)

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for a full-time, teaching-focused, tenure track position in Biology. Qualifications for […]

Week of Welcome

As you approach your entry into Beaver Nation, we are excited to tell you how you will get your college journey off to an outstanding start — Blackburn’s Week of […]

Residence Life Handbook

The Residence Life program at Blackburn is designed to give each student the opportunity to not only have a place to sleep, study, and feel safe and supported, but also […]

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion drives initiatives and creates collaborative opportunities that foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all Blackburn College students and employees. Blackburn College recognizes that academic, social, […]

Information for Employers

Welcome employers! We appreciate your interest in Blackburn’s leaders, creative thinkers, and problem solvers. We are committed to working with employers and students to satisfy the hiring needs of both. […]

LGBTQIA+ Resources

We support student development by creating gender and sexuality initiatives that contribute to a healthy campus climate. Blackburn College offers equitable and safe options for all members of the campus […]

Featured Opportunities

Micro-Internships Micro-Internships are short-term, professional assignments that provide you with opportunities to gain experience, while helping companies get more done. Through these assignments, you will learn what it takes to […]

Sustainability Club

Sustainability Club is a group on campus focused on educating people on campus and in the community about sustainable practices. They put on events such as plant sales, highway pickup, […]

Chris Horn ’84

Chris Horn '84 was always attracted to the idea of working alone and embracing dangerous situations. Now an award-winning photojournalist in Medellin, Columbia, Blackburn helped him discover the perfect career.

ARP & Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF III)

On March 11th, 2021, the American Rescue Plan (ARP), Public Law 117-2, was signed into law which authorized the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III). The HEERF III […]

Marketing & Public Relations

The Office of Marketing and Public Relations is responsible for producing all external engagement for the College. This office creates promotional materials (brochures, posters, advertisements, etc.), produces and publishes (press […]

Part-time Bus Driver

Blackburn College, a unique liberal arts college with a student-managed work program, invites applications for a part-time bus driver.  Tasks include transporting college students, faculty, and staff to college related […]

Office of the President

The Blackburn College Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Gregory J. Meyer as the 19th President of Blackburn College. During more than thirty years at Blackburn, Meyer has held a variety […]

Withdrawal Process, Refund and Return of Title IV Financial Aid

WITHDRAWAL Students seeking to withdraw from the college must complete an Application to Withdraw Form. Forms are available in the Dean of Students’ Office (DCC Building – Student Life Office) […]

Human Resources

Blackburn College is a vibrant community that values critical and independent thinking, leadership development, diversity and inclusion, service, shared governance, and moral responsibility. We aspire to provide a distinctive and […]

Assistant Softball Coach (Part-time)

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL seeks applications for the position of Assistant Softball Coach. This position is a part-time, 9-month, temporary, […]

Executive Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Chief Diversity Officer; Title IX Coordinator

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for Executive Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Chief Diversity Officer; […]

Voter Registration

Blackburn is happy to provide information regarding voter registration to our students and encourages each campus community member to exercise their right to vote. Students needing to register to vote […]

Tuition & Costs

An education from Blackburn College is an investment yielding a lifetime of rewards. We understand that a Blackburn education represents a significant investment for any family and are committed to […]

International Business Students Participate in Virtual X-Culture Competition

Students from Blackburn College’s International Business class had the opportunity to connect with and virtually collaborate with students from around the world to solve real international business problems this semester. […]

Three Faculty Members Honored During Blackburn’s First Investiture Ceremony

Three Blackburn College faculty members were honored at the 2022 Investiture for Endowed Faculty on Thursday, October 13, at Bothwell Auditorium. The first ceremony of its kind at the College, […]

The College Where Alumni Come Home to Work

Blackburn College Alumni Join Together with Students, Faculty and Staff to Enhance the Beautiful 80-Acre Campus Each Year For more than a century, being a Blackburn student has meant more […]

Miriam Wali-Uddin Receives MLK Student Leadership Award at Blackburn

Miriam (Mim) Wali-Uddin, a senior Justice Administration major from Jacksonville, IL, is the recipient of Blackburn College’s 2023 Martin Luther King (MLK) Student Leadership Award. Presented annually, this award honors […]

Creative Writing

This intimate and innovative creative writing program combines imagination, practical skills, and professional savvy to empower writers to share their creative vision with the world. Potential Career Paths Include: Editor […]

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Blackburn Set to Host Fall Open House Events for Interested Students and Families

Interested students and families will have two excellent opportunities to learn more about the college application process as Blackburn College is set to host open house events this fall. The […]

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B-Club Trivia Night

The Blackburn College Athletic Boosters (B Club) is hosting a Trivia Fundraiser on Saturday, April 29, 2023 in Woodson Hall on the campus of Blackburn College. • Doors will open […]

Department of Music & Theatre Presents Wide-Ranging Guest Artist Series

Series Features Free Performances for the Community and Professional-Level Workshops for Blackburn Students The Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre announced that it will host its first annual Guest […]

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Blackburn Announces Resignation of President Mark Biermann; Board of Trustees Appoints Dr. Greg Meyer as Interim President

The Board of Trustees of Blackburn College has accepted the resignation of Dr. Mark Biermann as President of Blackburn College. Biermann will leave his position as President to focus on […]

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Blackburn Earns Fourth Bee Campus Distinction for Dedication to Protecting Pollinators

While pollinator populations have been in decline around the world, Blackburn College has been demonstrating its commitment to enhancing the habitat, spreading awareness, and ensuring these species have what is […]

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April 2023 is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. At colleges and universities around the country, it has been reported that two-thirds of college students experience sexual harassment. Studies have also found […]

Student Success Master Tutoring Schedule Fall 2022

Computer Science

Blackburn CompSci provides an ACM-compliant curriculum in a setting that encourages both individual growth and teamwork. The Professors are accessible, well-prepared teachers of their discipline, committed to encouraging and expecting […]

Blackburn Celebrates Class of 2022 during Commencement Weekend

On Saturday, May 14, 2022, Blackburn College in Carlinville, IL held commencement ceremonies on the campus’ Hudson Quad honoring 86 graduates from the class of 2022. These events marked the […]

Blackburn’s Music & Theatre Department Presents Guest Artist Meredith Pyle

The Week-Long Residency Features a Free Community Concert and Professional-Level Workshops for Blackburn Students and the Public The Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre continues its Guest Artist Series […]

Justice Administration

Justice Administration is the study of crime, crime control and the responses to crime. Blackburn College offers both a major and minor in this field of study. All students are […]

Spectrum Drag Show

Please join us on Friday, April 21st at 7pm for light refreshments and a cocktail before the Spectrum Drag Show kicks off at 8 pm in Bothwell Auditorium. The Drag […]

Blackburn College Diversity Committee Meeting Minutes 9.14.2022

Blackburn College Diversity Committee Meeting Minutes 9.14.2022

Humanities Salon

Historically, a Salon was a gathering of people who came together to exchange and discuss intellectual and artistic ideas of the day. Fancy attire was worn, and tea and cakes […]

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Department of Music and Theatre to Present Spring Musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”

The Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre will present their spring musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” in Bothwell Auditorium on Friday, March 31 at 7 pm, Saturday, […]

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Humanities Salon

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Student Wellness Challenge

The 2022 Student Wellness Challenge is designed to motivate you to incorporate healthy behaviors into your busy lifestyle. All students, faculty, and staff at Blackburn College are eligible to participate, […]

Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski to Deliver Commencement Address for Class of 2023

Blackburn College is proud to announce that U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) will serve as the keynote speaker for the 154th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 13.   Representing Illinois’ 13th […]

Humanities Salon

Historically, a Salon was a gathering of people who came together to exchange and discuss intellectual and artistic ideas of the day. Fancy attire was worn, and tea and cakes […]

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Blackburn Adds Men’s and Women’s Track Athletic Programs for the 2022-2023 Season

Blackburn College will add two new athletic teams for the upcoming 2022-2023 academic year. Men’s and women’s track will join Blackburn’s 11 other NCAA Division III sports programs, providing students […]

Humanities Salon

Historically, a Salon was a gathering of people who came together to exchange and discuss intellectual and artistic ideas of the day. Fancy attire was worn, and tea and cakes […]

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Humanities Salon

Historically, a Salon was a gathering of people who came together to exchange and discuss intellectual and artistic ideas of the day. Fancy attire was worn, and tea and cakes […]

Music

While most music degrees are focused exclusively on refining performance skills, Blackburn’s Music program combines technical craft with in-depth entrepreneurial knowledge needed to launch professional careers in the music industry. […]

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Historically, a Salon was a gathering of people who came together to exchange and discuss intellectual and artistic ideas of the day. Fancy attire was worn, and tea and cakes […]

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Auditions for the Fall Play!

Interested in collaborating with our fall production? Please join us for auditions on Monday, September 26, in Bothwell Auditorium starting at 6:00PM. Our play – Almost, Maine – will rehearse […]

Humanities Salon

Historically, a Salon was a gathering of people who came together to exchange and discuss intellectual and artistic ideas of the day. Fancy attire was worn, and tea and cakes […]

Special Lynx Grant, Offers to Lincoln College Students Impacted by Closure

Personalized transcript evaluations will help students complete degrees with little to no interruption. In an effort to support students as they look to complete their degrees, Blackburn College has announced […]

Mathematics

Our math program helps prepare our math and math education majors. The program focuses on instruction in pure and applied mathematics which includes some mathematical specializations. To be a major […]

Shared Governance

Shared Governance at Blackburn College Blackburn College is committed to shared governance. Its faculty, staff, students, and leadership recognize that there are varying levels of responsibilities among the different College […]

Engagement & Recreation

As a Blackburn student, there are countless ways to experience life and get involved outside the classroom. You have diverse opportunities to connect with campus, enjoy events, join student groups […]

The Blackburn Fund

The Blackburn Fund is our cornerstone giving program. Gifts made to this fund enable us to adapt to changing circumstances by putting funds where they are most needed. This fund […]

Study Abroad

There is no substitute for living and learning in a completely new environment. Studying abroad is an invaluable experience for students who seek to earn academic credit while learning about […]

Donor Spotlight

Blackburn is thankful for every one of our donors, all over the world! We are highlighting our remarkable donors to recognize and applaud their dedication to our mission, their generous […]

$750,000 Gift Received from Estate of Luella Dickhaut

Blackburn received a $750,000 gift from the estate of Luella Dickhaut. The former Carlinville High School math teacher also served as an adjunct professor at the college during the 1980s. […]

Blackburn Music & Theatre Department Presents “Almost, Maine”

Production Runs September 29 Through October 1 The Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre will present their fall production “Almost, Maine” in Bothwell Auditorium on Friday, September 29 and […]

“Almost, Maine” – Theatrical Production

The Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre will present their fall production “Almost, Maine” in Bothwell Auditorium on Friday, September 29, and Saturday, September 30, at 7 pm. A […]

“Almost, Maine” – Theatrical Production

The Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre will present their fall production “Almost, Maine” in Bothwell Auditorium on Friday, September 29, and Saturday, September 30, at 7 pm. A […]

“Almost, Maine” – Theatrical Production

The Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre will present their fall production “Almost, Maine” in Bothwell Auditorium on Friday, September 29, and Saturday, September 30, at 7 pm. A […]

Montreal Thomas Named Student Marshal at Blackburn College

The Peoria, Illinois Native Earns Highest Honor Presented to a Senior Student at the Institution Montreal Thomas, a senior from Peoria, IL, has been named the 2022-2023 Student Marshal at […]

$500,000 Gift Establishes Endowed Professorship of Education

Blackburn College has received a $500,000 gift to create the Sonja Faust Hudren Endowed Professorship in Education. Hudren’s brother, Blackburn Trustee Jim Faust, his wife Helen, and their children Kristen, […]

IDEAs Challenge Celebration

IDEAs Challenge Celebration Students, Faculty, and Staff, are invited to join the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion office for their IDEAs Challenge Celebration. This Celebration will take place on Monday, December […]

Blackburn Bee Program Shares New Observation Hive

Built by Students, the Project Allows for Expanded Pollinator Education Opportunities in a more Accessible Environment The Blackburn College Bee Program continues to expand its environmental impact on the sprawling […]

Distinction for Commitment to Campus Green Spaces

The college has received 2021 Tree Campus Higher Education® recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management. The Tree Campus Higher Education program honors […]

Business Management

A competitive program that offers some experiential learning to prepare students for a career in any area of business. Business Management majors gain a strong foundation to adapt to any […]

Brianna Milich Recognized as Lincoln Academy Student Laureate

Brianna Milich, a senior Elementary Education major from Washington, IL, has been selected to represent Blackburn College in the 47th Annual Lincoln Academy Laureates. Each year an outstanding senior from […]

Spectrum Club Meeting

Spectrum, Blackburn’s student group for members of the LGBTQIAP+ community and Allies, holds meetings from 6:00 – 7:30 pm on Thursdays in Lumpkin 120. If you’re already a member or […]

Pre-Med & Other Health Professions

Students with strong interests in the sciences, interacting regularly with the public, and in community service are encouraged to consider careers in the health professions. A career in a health […]

Spectrum Club Meeting

Spectrum, Blackburn’s student group for members of the LGBTQIAP+ community and Allies, holds meetings from 6:00 – 7:30 pm on Thursdays in Lumpkin 120. If you’re already a member or […]

Spectrum Club Meeting

Spectrum, Blackburn’s student group for members of the LGBTQIAP+ community and Allies, holds meetings from 6:00 – 7:30 pm on Thursdays in Lumpkin 120. If you’re already a member or […]

Spectrum Club Meeting

Spectrum, Blackburn’s student group for members of the LGBTQIAP+ community and Allies, holds meetings from 6:00 – 7:30 pm on Thursdays in Lumpkin 120. If you’re already a member or […]

Communications

Communications students engage with critical perspectives on the history and practice of mass communication and media. Majors develop a comprehensive understanding of the theory and skills necessary for a variety […]

Spectrum Club Meeting

Spectrum, Blackburn’s student group for members of the LGBTQIAP+ community and Allies, holds meetings from 6:00 – 7:30 pm on Thursdays in Lumpkin 120. If you’re already a member or […]

Blackburn Hosts “Deal or No Deal: Management vs. Labor” Negotiation Event for Business Students

This spring, the Blackburn College Department of Business and Economics hosted a student Deal or No Deal: Management vs. Labor Negotiation event for students at the Edwin and Claire Jaenke […]

Beaver Buddies

Beaver Buddies meetings are a freshman Monday night activity with games and prizes, as well as the opportunity to meet people and get questions answered. There are six groups, and […]

Beaver Buddies

Beaver Buddies meetings are a freshman Monday night activity with games and prizes, as well as the opportunity to meet people and get questions answered. There are six groups, and […]

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Beaver Buddies meetings are a freshman Monday night activity with games and prizes, as well as the opportunity to meet people and get questions answered. There are six groups, and […]

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Beaver Buddies

Beaver Buddies meetings are a freshman Monday night activity with games and prizes, as well as the opportunity to meet people and get questions answered. There are six groups, and […]

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