Author: Office of Marketing & Public Relations

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    Unlocking the Past: Black Student Union’s Memorable Trip into Civil Rights Legacy

    The Visit to the National Civil Rights Museum and Stax Museum in Memphis was Funded by Blackburn’s Student Experience Fund and Alumni Gifts Last spring, eleven students from Blackburn’s Black […]

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    Community Invited to Homecoming Weekend Festivities, September 29 Through October 1

    Blackburn College invites the community to celebrate its 2023 Homecoming & Family Weekend beginning September 29. This year’s beach-themed “Weekend at Barney’s” – named for Blackburn’s beloved beaver – will […]

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    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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    Blackburn Names Kim Camara-Harvey Athletic Director

    Blackburn College has named Kim Camara-Harvey as Athletic Director. Serving as a key member and advisor on the President’s leadership team, Camara-Harvey will provide vision, leadership, and direction for all […]

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    Winning Communities Pickleball Center To Be Part of Re-Invented Gugger Family Racquet & Hoops Complex at Blackburn College

    Officials from Winning Communities and Blackburn College gathered at the future site of the Winning Communities Pickleball Center, a part of the re-invented Gugger Family Racquet & Hoops Complex at […]

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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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    Blackburn College Releases Spring 2023 Dean’s List

    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. […]

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    Blackburn Receives Gift to Amplify Arts Education; Unveils New Visual Arts Gallery Name in Ceremony

    Gift Honors Sharon K. Sandfort, mother of Blackburn Trustee J.D. Sandfort Blackburn College has received a financial gift to bolster a wide range of arts education programs, celebrate creative expression […]

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    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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    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 […]