Palmyra Native Recognized for Academic Excellence, Work Program Leadership and Campus Involvement Blackburn College has named senior Rylee Lovelace of Palmyra, Illinois, as its Student Marshal for the 2026-27 academic […]
Blackburn College is entering the 2026–2027 academic year with a third consecutive year of enrollment growth. This fall, new student enrollment increased 13% over last year, while the College’s overall […]
Project Updates Dining and Servery Areas, Expands Campus Snack Bar, and Adds New Outdoor Seating Blackburn College celebrated the completion of a two-year project to remodel its campus facilities, invest […]
U.S. News & World Report recently featured Blackburn College in a story exploring how work colleges help students gain professional experience while pursuing their degrees. The piece highlights Blackburn’s distinctive […]
Students at Blackburn College who attain academic excellence are named to the Dean’s List, recognizing those who have achieved a grade point average of 3.6 or higher for the semester. […]
Blackburn College is excited to announce that local favorite Miles Station will headline the Full Tank Finale, the featured closing celebration of the College’s 2026 Homecoming & Family Weekend, taking […]
This May, Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois, held a ceremony honoring the graduates from the Class of 2026. These events marked the College’s 157th Commencement exercise on May 16. While […]
Blackburn College is excited to welcome area youth, high school athletes, and adults to campus this summer for a wide variety of athletic camps, clinics, and leagues. Hosted by Blackburn […]
This spring, the Educational & Institutional Insurance Administrators (EIIA) Risk Management Foundation awarded Blackburn College $15,000 for new Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to better equip the campus for cardiac emergencies. […]
Higher Education Advancement Leader Brings More than 30 Years of Experience to Senior Role Blackburn College has appointed Philip R. Foxman as Vice President for Institutional Advancement. He will oversee […]