Author: Office of Marketing & Public Relations

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    Fireside Message from McKinley House

    Dear Blackburn Community, As the semester draws to a close and the holiday season begins, I want to pause and give thanks for the extraordinary community that is Blackburn College. […]

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    Cheer Brings New Energy and Connection to Athletics

    Energy, teamwork, and pride are the heartbeat of Blackburn College Cheerleading. As the program takes its next steps forward, it’s doing so with a clear vision: to build a strong […]

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    Clay Target Arrives at Blackburn with Championship Expectations

    Blackburn College continues to broaden its competitive opportunities for students with the launch of its new Clay Target program. The program is designed not only to introduce students to one […]

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    Builing a Championship Culture: Women’s Flag Football Comes to Blackburn

    Blackburn College is taking an exciting leap forward in its commitment to athletics with the launch of its Women’s Flag Football program. Leading the charge is head coach Stephanie Aragon, […]

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    Blackburn Offers All-Sports Camp For Kids Ages 6-12 in December and January

    Blackburn College invites children ages 6-12 to participate in an exciting All-Sports Camp this winter from December 30-31, 2025, and January 1-2, 2026. The camp will be held at the […]

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    Blackburn to Host High School Girls Flag Football Clinic on December 6

    Blackburn College will host a high school girls flag football clinic on Saturday, December 6, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm in the new Blackburn Athletic Center indoor practice facility. […]

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    Peyton Dahler Recognized as Lincoln Academy Student Laureate

     Peyton Dahler, a senior Elementary Education major from Carlinville, Illinois, has been selected to represent Blackburn College in the 51st Annual Lincoln Academy Student Laureate class. Each year, an outstanding […]

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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 […]