Author: Office of Marketing & Public Relations

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    Blackburn Dedicates Boente Family Plaza

    New Plaza Enhances Community Connection and Accessibility at Entrance to Historic Dawes Gymnasium and the Woodward Athletic Center Blackburn College hosted a special ceremony on Saturday, October 25, to dedicate […]

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    Gift to Blackburn College in Recognition of CNB’s Jim Ashworth’s Distinguished Service

    Blackburn College President Larry K. Lee with Jim Ashworth, former Chairman of Carlinville National Bank, and his wife Janie. In honor of Ashworth’s retirement from the Federal Home Loan Bank […]

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    Blackburn Names 17-Time All-American and National Championship Coach Lauren Dunn to Lead New Clay Target Program

    Blackburn College is proud to announce the hiring of Lauren Dunn as the first head coach of its new co-ed clay target club sport. Dunn brings an extensive background in […]

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    Blackburn to Launch Clay Target Competitive Club Sport in 2026

    Blackburn College has announced the addition of clay target as a co-ed competitive club sport, marking another significant step forward in the College’s vision to expand opportunities for student involvement […]

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    Blackburn Named to U.S. News’ “Best Regional Colleges Midwest” List, Earns Top-Ten Ranking for Social Mobility

    Recognized for Expanding Access and Student Success in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges Guide Blackburn College has once again earned recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s […]

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    Blackburn Fall Music Season Showcases Student Talent, Community Collaboration and a Grammy Nominee

    Blackburn College’s Department of Music and Theatre has prepared  an exciting slate of performances this fall, highlighting the talents of student musicians while inviting the community to share in the […]

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    Blackburn’s Vivarium Visits with Carlinville Primary School at Beaver Dam

    The Blackburn College Vivarium made a memorable trip to Beaver Dam State Park this month to meet with Carlinville Primary School’s second-grade classes. Around 100 excited students and their teachers […]

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    Blackburn Names Molly Suttles As First Cheer Coach

    Blackburn College has named Molly Suttles as its first Cheer coach, launching a new era of spirit and involvement on campus. Suttles will lead the College’s new club cheer program, […]

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    Blackburn Named Top Bachelor’s College in Illinois, Ranked 20th Nationally By Washington Monthly

    Blackburn College has earned top honors in Washington Monthly’s annual college guide evaluating institutions across the country. The publication evaluated 1,421 colleges and universities in its 2025 edition, released this fall. Among […]

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    Blackburn to Launch Cheer as Club Sport, Expanding Student Involvement and Campus Spirit

    Blackburn College announced today that Cheer will be added as a club sport beginning in the 2025–26 academic year. The addition reflects the College’s vision of expanding student involvement, fostering […]