Author: Office of Marketing & Public Relations

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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 […]

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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 […]

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    Ceremonial Groundbreaking Kicks Off Construction of New $6+ Million Indoor Athletic Facility

    The Project is Part of the Winning Together Campaign, Which Will Also Modernize the Historic Dawes Gymnasium and Provide Room for Athletics and Enrollment to Grow With ceremonial shovels, hardhats, […]

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    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 […]

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    Gift of $500,000 to Establish Elaine S. Link Endowed Professorship in Biology

    William “Bill” R. Link ‘72 has pledged $500,000 to Blackburn College to create the Elaine S. Link Endowed Professorship in Biology. This planned estate gift was established by Link to […]

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    Blackburn Hosts 300 Regional High School Students for Annual Science Scholarship Competition

    Over $15,000 Awarded to Top Participants and Schools, Marking the 34th Year of Beloved Event March marked a triumphant return for one of Blackburn College’s most beloved events, Science Day. […]

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    Blackburn Choir to Perform at Carnegie Hall in June

    Spring Concert on April 16 to Preview Selections Choir will Sing at World-Famous Venue The Blackburn College Choir will present its final performance of the season, a spring choir concert, […]

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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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    Blackburn Receives $10,000 Gift from Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation

    Funds Will Enhance Experiential Art Opportunities for Students Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois, has received a $10,000 gift from the Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation. The generous gift will […]