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    Blackburn Athletics Offers Youth Camps, Clinics, and Leagues for the Community this Summer

    Blackburn College is inviting youth and adults from the surrounding communities to take advantage of exciting athletic opportunities this summer. With a variety of camps, clinics, and leagues for all […]

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    Blackburn College Receives State Farm Leadership Development Grant

    Blackburn College received a $7,600 community grant from the State Farm Corporation to support ongoing leadership training initiatives in the Work Program. Blackburn’s Provost and Dean of Work will partner […]

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    Blackburn’s Traveling Vivarium Introduces Reptiles and Amphibians to Students at Mount Olive’s Family STEAM Night

    The Blackburn College Vivarium was invited to participate in the Mount Olive Family STEAM Night on April 30th. Blackburn Biology and Ecology professor Dr. Samantha Kahl brought four student workers […]

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    Blackburn Names Marcus Cobbs as Inaugural Head Women’s Wrestling Coach

    Blackburn College is proud to announce the hiring of Marcus Cobbs, the inaugural Head Women’s Wrestling Coach, marking an exciting milestone s the College launches its first-ever women’s wrestling program. […]

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    Blackburn Celebrates the Class of 2025

    On Saturday, May 17, 2025, Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois, held a ceremony honoring the graduates from the Class of 2025. These events marked the College’s 156th Commencement exercise. While […]

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    Blackburn’s Beautification Day: Unique College Tradition Forging Lifelong Bonds

    Blackburn College’s 7th Annual Beautification Day held this spring is a striking example of a tradition that sets it apart from nearly every other American college. Blackburn’s model is already […]

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    Blackburn Field Biology Students Explore Nature on Unforgettable Ozark Adventure

    This spring, ten Blackburn College Field Biology students traded textbooks for kayaks, microscopes, and muddy boots on a hands-on overnight field trip to the Ozark River Field Station in Rolla, […]

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    Blackburn Celebrates the 36th Annual Science Day, Powered By Student Leadership

    Winning Schools, Educators, and Students Announced Blackburn College welcomed 14 regional schools and 26 educators, bringing around 250 high school students for its 36th annual Science Day this spring. The […]

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    Blackburn to Launch Women’s Flag Football Program in 2027

    Blackburn College is excited to announce the addition of Women’s Flag Football as its 18th varsity sport, with its inaugural season of competition set for Spring 2027. This move continues […]

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    Choirs Unite for Powerful Spring Concert, Finale for Performance Season

    Blackburn College’s spring concert finale brought together three choral ensembles—College Choir, Conservatory Choir, and Community Choir—for a moving performance of Schubert’s Mass in G Major, marking a milestone for the […]

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    Blackburn Names Tim McGuire Head Men’s Wrestling Coach

    Blackburn College has officially named Tim McGuire as its Head Men’s Wrestling Coach, marking a bold beginning for the program. This appointment is supported by the leadership of Blackburn’s new […]

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    Blackburn Students Experience Hands-On Education at Illinois Wildlife Society Conference

    From Rockets to Rattlesnakes, Students are Immersed in Real-World Field Opportunities Over three exhilarating days, four Blackburn College students, accompanied by Biology and Ecology Professor Dr. Samantha Kahl, immersed themselves […]

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    Blackburn Business Students Partner with IL Archers to Coordinate 3v3 Basketball Tournament Success

    Students from Blackburn College’s Event Marketing Class recently collaborated with the IL Archers Youth Basketball Program and the Greenville Comets to create, manage, and execute a successful three-on-three basketball tournament. […]

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    Jared Jones ’16 to Serve as Keynote Speaker at 2025 Blackburn College Commencement

    Jones is a Baseball Operations Director for Cleveland Guardians and a Class of 2016 Blackburn Graduate Blackburn College has announced that Jared Jones, a 2016 graduate and director of team […]

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    Blackburn Business Students Participate in “Deal or No Deal: Management vs. Labor Negotiation” Event

    The Blackburn College Department of Business and Economics hosted a student Deal or No Deal: Management vs. Labor Negotiation event for students this month. This hands-on learning opportunity is an […]

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    Michael Scott Smith, Chief Operating Officer at Make-A-Wish North Texas, to Speak at Blackburn

    Event is Part of the Kathleen J. Eberle Social Science Lecture Series Blackburn College will host Michael Scott Smith, Chief Operating Officer at Make-A-Wish North Texas. This event, part of […]

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    Blackburn to Host Screening of Documentary “Land Lost, Culture Lost” Exploring the Power of Community Storytelling and Advocacy

    Screening, Presentation and Q&A with Filmmaker and Blackburn Counselor Daniel Lanctot Set for April 10 Blackburn College will host a public screening and discussion of the documentary “Land Lost, Culture […]

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    Blackburn Announces Dean’s List for Fall 2024 Semester

    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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    Join Us for Blackburn College Beautification Day 2025

    Sent on behalf of the Blackburn College Alumni Association Beautification Day Committee: Blackburn College invites you to take part in Beautification Day 2025—a cherished annual tradition dedicated to enhancing the […]

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    Dr. Annah Browning’s Second Book “Cryptid” to be Published

    Dr. Annah Browning, Professor of English and Communications, will publish her second poetry collection, Cryptid, through the Akron Series in Poetry at the University of Akron Press. Browning’s first collection, Witch […]

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    Blackburn Department of Music & Theatre Announces Spring Performance Season

    Blackburn College’s Department of Music and Theatre is thrilled to announce an exciting lineup of performances for the spring 2025 season. From student recitals to musical productions and choral collaborations, […]

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    Blackburn Announces 36th Annual Science Day Event for Friday, April 11

    The Student-Coordinated Event is a Day of Fun, Competition, and Community  Blackburn College is thrilled to announce the 36th Annual Science Day is scheduled for Friday, April 11, 2025. One […]

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    Blackburn to Host Virtual Information Event for Online Professional Education Programs

    Event Will Be Wednesday, February 19 Hosted Online, Registration Required Blackburn College will host a virtual information event for its Online Professional Education Programs on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 7:00 […]

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    From Theory to Practice: Blackburn Student Pitches Strategies to International Business Leaders

    Danielle Vogel, a business management major from Fairbury, Ill., brought her business and marketing skills to the global stage last summer, earning a coveted spot at the 2024 X-Culture Global […]

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    Global Connections: Blackburn Faculty and Students Tackle Real-World Business Challenges Abroad

    Last summer, Blackburn College students and faculty made their mark on the global stage, taking the lessons they learned in the classroom and on the job overseas. For a week […]

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    DaNautica Williams Receives MLK Student Leadership Award at Blackburn College

    DaNautica Williams, a sophomore justice administration major from East St. Louis, Illinois, is the recipient of Blackburn College’s 2025 Martin Luther King (MLK) Student Leadership Award. Presented annually, this award […]

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    Winter Open House Admissions Event Set for February 17

    Interested students and families will be able to learn more about Blackburn College at an Open House Event on Monday, February 17, 2025, beginning at 8:30 am. The Admissions and […]

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    Blackburn College to Host Coaches vs. Cancer Event on Saturday, February 1

    Blackburn College will host a Coaches vs. Cancer event on Saturday, February 1, 2025, when the Beavers face off against Greenville University. The Women’s Basketball game will begin at 1:00 […]

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    Blackburn Students, Staff Attend Work Colleges Consortium Student Service Conference

    Last semester, seven student leaders and two staff members traveled to Lexington, Kentucky, to represent Blackburn College’s Work Program and attend the 2024 Work Colleges Consortium Student Service Conference. The […]

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    Blackburn Invites Community to Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation Monday, January 27

    Blackburn College will host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Convocation on Monday, January 27, 2025, in Bothwell Auditorium at 11:00 am CST. This year’s event will highlight the […]

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    A Century of Stoddard Hall: Blackburn Commemorates Historic 100th Anniversary of Residence Hall with Significant Upgrades

    A Multimillion-Dollar Grant from the Independent Colleges Capital Investment Program Will Fund New Air Conditioning, Flooring, and Energy Efficiency Projects; the Building Will Reopen to Students in the Fall of […]

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    Blackburn Offers Winter All-Sports Camp for Kids Ages 6-12

    Limited Spots Available, Register By December 20 This winter, Blackburn College invites children ages 6-12 to participate in an exciting All-Sports Camp from December 30-31, 2024 and January 2-3, 2025. […]

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    Blackburn Request for Proposal

    Blackburn is seeking proposal submissions for a residence hall project that includes but is not exclusively limited to, upgrades to electrical, lighting, ventilation, and heating.  The deadline for submitting your […]

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    Brianna Sutton, Director of Blackburn and Beyond, Named Teacher of the Year by the Illinois Council for Exceptional Children

    Blackburn and Beyond is the Only Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Program Supporting Students with Intellectual, Developmental, or Cognitive Disabilities of its Kind. Brianna Sutton, Director of Blackburn and Beyond, has been […]

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    Community Joins Blackburn College for Annual Veterans Day Convocation on Monday, November 11

    Blackburn College in Carlinville, Ill. will hold its annual Veterans Day Convocation on Monday, November 11, 2024, at 11 am in Clegg Chapel located on the College campus. The American […]

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    Work Program “Played Big Role in My Success” – Patrick Leonard’s Internship with Play9 Sports

    Patrick Leonard III, a senior from Marrero, Louisiana at Blackburn College, spent his summer taking on an exciting internship with Play9 Sports, an organization that hosts high-level baseball and softball […]

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    Blackburn College Celebrates Milestones with New Blackburn Athletic Center and M.C. Court

    Blackburn College recently celebrated two major events highlighting its commitment to athletics, student life, and strengthening connections with the Carlinville community. The Dedication of M.C. Court and the celebration of […]

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    Fall Admissions Open House Events Set For Interested Students and Families

    Meet Professors and Current Students, Learn about Opportunities, Tour Campus, and Get Instant Admissions Decisions at the Events Interested students and families will have two opportunities to learn more about […]

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    Blackburn Climbs Nine Places in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 “Best Colleges” List

    U.S. News also Recognizes Blackburn as a Best Value College and a Top Performer for Graduating Economically Disadvantaged Students Washington Monthly Ranks Blackburn Second Overall Among Baccalaureate Colleges in Illinois, […]

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    “My community needs to gain more equity and inclusion” – Daniel Olsen’s Empowering Summer Internship

    Daniel Olsen, a senior at Blackburn College, was a 2024 Michael Curry intern for the Office of Communications at the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), learning about the empowering […]

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    Blackburn Sees Nearly 30% Surge in Incoming Class; Largest Overall Enrollment Since 2020

    Blackburn College has welcomed its largest group of incoming students since the fall of 2020. At 147, the current class represents a 29% increase over the fall of 2023. The […]

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    Community Invited to Celebrations for New Blackburn Athletic Center and M.C. Court on September 28

    Events Will Be Held During College’s Annual Homecoming & Family Weekend Blackburn College is excited to invite the community to celebrate two significant additions to campus during the annual Homecoming […]

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    Dr. Samantha Kahl Published in Remote Sensing

    In the United States, satellite data often miss key land features. But could using high-resolution images and machine learning methods help create an accurate land cover map? Dr. Samantha Kahl […]

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    Blackburn Adds Senior Leadership and Welcomes New Faculty and Staff for 2024-2025

    Blackburn College is pleased to announce the appointment of several new members to its senior leadership team, as well as the addition of new faculty and staff for the upcoming […]

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    Celebrating IDEAs Challenge Winners

    The IDEAs (Inclusion/Diversity/Equity/Anti-Racism) Challenge is intended to spur reflection and discussion around issues of inclusion, diversity, and equity and to promote anti-racism on the Blackburn College campus. Acceptable submissions shall include a written essay, […]

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    Blackburn Request for Proposal

    Blackburn is seeking proposal submissions for a residence hall project, which includes electrical, flooring, ventilation, and more.  Bids are due no later than September 19, 2024, at 5:00 pm CT […]

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    Blackburn Announces Naming Gift to Honor Former Professor, Coach Marion Carlson

    The New “M.C. Court” Floor for Basketball and Volleyball Will Be Ready for Competition by this Fall Blackburn College’s historic Dawes Gymnasium is undergoing major upgrades this summer. Initially completed […]

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    President Lee Appears on NBC to Discuss Son’s Journey to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

    President Larry K. Lee recently appeared with his family on NBC to talk about his son’s journey to the Olympics. A three-time NCAA champion and four-time All-American, Spencer Lee is […]

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    Blackburn Hosts Dedication for Gugger Family Racquet & Hoops Complex

    College Also Provided a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Construction of the New Blackburn Athletic Center Blackburn College dedicated its new Gugger Family Racquet & Hoops Complex during a special event […]

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    Blackburn to Host Homecoming & Family Weekend Festivities September 27-28

    Get out your poodle skirts and letterman jackets. Blackburn College invites the community to celebrate its 2024 Homecoming & Family Weekend, September 27-28. This year’s theme, “We Go Together,” will […]

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    Blackburn Announces Dean’s List for 2023-2024 Academic Year

    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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    A Collective Behavior

    LearningWell Magazine recently published a profile of the work of multiple colleges partnering with the Endeavor Foundation to create programs and initiatives incorporating mental health support throughout the college experience. […]

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    Community Unity: Blackburn Recognizes Partnerships with Local Contractors as Athletic Projects Enter Final Phase

    Regional Businesses Play Crucial Role in Advancing Campus and County Development This summer, construction on several highly anticipated athletics-focused projects at Blackburn College will enter the final stretch. The projects […]

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    Three Ways for College Students to Prepare Students for Meaningful Work

    Blackburn College’s Director of Student Success and Counseling Services, Dr. Tim Morenz, was published in Inside Higher Ed in an op-ed called “Three Ways for Colleges to Prepare Students for […]

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    Blackburn Names Dr. Laura Wiedlocher New Provost

    Wiedlocher Joined Blackburn in 2014 as Professor of Political Science and Served as Interim Provost for the Past Year Following a competitive national search, Dr. Laura Wiedlocher has been named […]

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    Blackburn Welcomes Elisabeth Kramp as Corporate and Foundations Officer

    Blackburn College has named Elisabeth (Beasley) Kramp, a Carlinville native, its Corporate and Foundation Relations Officer. In her new role, Kramp will seek grants on behalf of the College, joining […]

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    Blackburn College Names Larry K. Lee as 20th President

    Mr. Larry K Lee, Vice President for Finance and Administration at St. Cloud State University, has been selected as the next President of Blackburn College. The appointment follows a comprehensive […]

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    Blackburn Celebrates Class of 2024 During Graduation Weekend

    On Saturday, May 11, 2024, Blackburn College in Carlinville, IL, held a ceremony honoring 95 graduates from the class of 2024. These events marked the College’s 155th Commencement exercise. While […]

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    More than 200 Regional High School Students Participated in Annual Science Day Scholarship Competition at Blackburn College

    $12,000 Awarded to Top Participants and Schools, Marking the 35th Year of Beloved Event This spring marked the 35th anniversary of one of Blackburn College’s most beloved events, Science Day. […]

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    CNB Contributes $10,000 to Blackburn College Winning Together Campaign

    Blackburn College President Gregory J. Meyer and Winning Together Campaign Local Cabinet Member Ed Lamar welcomed Dave Hurley, CNB Bank & Trust President and Matt Slightom, CNB AVP Commercial/Ag Loan […]

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    Al Sturgeon, Former Dean of Students, to Serve as Keynote Speaker for 2024 Commencement Ceremony

    Blackburn College is pleased to announce that Al Sturgeon, Blackburn’s former Vice President for Diverse & Equitable Student Life and Dean of Students, will serve as the keynote speaker for […]

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    New Indoor Athletic Facility to Feature Cress “Bud” Maddox Golf Performance Center

    Pictured left to right are Dr. John Lapp, Terry Hammer, and Cress Maddox in the Blackburn College indoor athletic facility. Cress Maddox, Blackburn Trustee, provided a lead gift naming the […]

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    Renowned Criminal & Restorative Justice Advocate Dr. Larry D. Terry II to Speak at Blackburn

    Event is Part of the Kathleen J. Eberle Social Science Lecture Series Blackburn College will host Dr. Larry D. Terry II, a distinguished criminal and restorative justice scholar, author and […]

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    Blackburn College On Fontbonne University and Students Impacted by Closure Announcement

    Blackburn will match existing financial aid awards and work with students individually to get them to the finish line as soon as possible. Blackburn College is saddened to learn that […]

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    Music and Theatre Department Announces Spring Performance Season

    As the frosty air blankets the region, the Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre is pleased to look towards the next season and announce its Spring Performance Schedule. From […]

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    Winter Open House Event Set for February 19

    Meet Professors and Current Students, Learn about Opportunities, Tour Campus, and Get Instant Admissions Decisions Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois, will host prospective students and their families for an Open […]

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    Aryanna Harris Receives 2024 MLK Student Leadership Award

    Aryanna Harris, a senior sports management major from Springfield, Illinois, is the recipient of Blackburn College’s 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Student Leadership Award. Presented annually, this award honors […]

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    Blackburn Among 13 Colleges to Receive $3.275 Million to Tackle Student Mental Health

    First phase planning and capacity grant designed as a precursor to a total of $8.5 million toward students’ well-being To address what the U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recognizes as […]

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    Community Invited to Join Annual Veterans Day Convocation

    Blackburn College in Carlinville, IL, will hold its annual Veterans Day Convocation on Friday, November 10, 2023, at 11 am in Clegg Chapel located in Hudson Hall on the College […]

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    Blackburn Names Sarah Koplinski Vice President for Institutional Advancement

    Koplinski Has Been a Key Member of the Advancement Team Since 2013 Blackburn College has named Sarah Koplinski Vice President for Institutional Advancement. In this senior leadership role, Koplinski will […]

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    Music Department Announces Fall Performance Season

    As the autumn air sets in, the Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre is pleased to announce its highly anticipated Fall performance schedule. Talented students will perform an array […]

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    Dr. Joseph Welch, Professor of Music, Named ISMTA Teacher of the Year

    Dr. Joseph Welch, Professor of Music at Blackburn College, has been named the 2023 Teacher of the Year by the Illinois State Music Teachers Association (ISMTA). Welch serves as Department […]

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    Blackburn Seeks Bid Submissions

    Blackburn is seeking bid submissions for Phase 2 of the New Indoor Practice Facility, which includes site work, interior construction, electrical, plumbing, H.V.A.C., sprinkler, and more. A pre-bid meeting will […]

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    Blackburn Receives $4.8 Million Grant from the Illinois Dept. of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

    Funding Supports the Construction of a New Indoor Athletic Facility to Enhance the Blackburn Student Experience and Expand Community Engagement Blackburn College has been awarded a $4.8 million grant from […]

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    Blackburn Plans Open House Events for Interested Students and Families this Fall

    Meet Professors and Current Students, Learn about Opportunities, Tour Campus, and Get Instant Admissions Decisions at the Events Interested students and families will have two excellent opportunities to learn more […]

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    Blackburn Earns Top-Ten Ranking for Graduating Economically Disadvantaged Students in Latest U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” Guide

    Blackburn also Ranked First in Illinois for Pell Grant Student Performance by Washington Monthly U.S. News & World Report has once again recognized Blackburn College in its annual rankings of […]

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    Blackburn Music & Theatre Department Presents “Almost, Maine”

    Production Runs September 29 Through October 1 The Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre will present their fall production “Almost, Maine” in Bothwell Auditorium on Friday, September 29 and […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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    Criminal Justice Advocate and Author Cyntoia Brown-Long to Speak at Blackburn on April 3

    Free Event Will Feature Q&A and Book Signing CARLINVILLE, IL – Blackburn College will host Cyntoia Brown-Long, author and advocate for criminal justice reform and victims of trafficking, as a […]

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    Blackburn Bee Program Hosts First Beekeeping Class this Spring

    The Blackburn College Beekeeping Program will host its first beekeeping class this spring. This exciting opportunity will be open to the public, and attendees will have access to the campus’s […]

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    Board of Trustees Names Dr. Gregory J. Meyer as 19th President of Blackburn College

    The Blackburn College Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Gregory J. Meyer as the school’s 19th President. Meyer, a former Blackburn professor and administrator, succeeds Dr. Mark Biermann, who recently […]

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    Blackburn College Releases Fall 2022 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 Sets Winter Admissions Open House Event for February

    Meet Professors and Current Students, Learn about Opportunities, Tour Campus, and Get Instant Admissions Decisions on February 20 Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois, will host prospective students and their families […]

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    Blackburn’s Music & Theatre Department Presents Guest Artist Meredith Pyle

    The Week-Long Residency Features a Free Community Concert and Professional-Level Workshops for Blackburn Students and the Public The Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre continues its Guest Artist Series […]

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    Miriam Wali-Uddin Receives MLK Student Leadership Award at Blackburn

    Miriam (Mim) Wali-Uddin, a senior Justice Administration major from Jacksonville, IL, is the recipient of Blackburn College’s 2023 Martin Luther King (MLK) Student Leadership Award. Presented annually, this award honors […]

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    Dr. Leon Chestang ’59 to Speak at Blackburn’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation

    The Distinguished Educator, Author, and Blackburn Graduate will Provide the Keynote Address at the January 17 Event Blackburn College is bringing its annual Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Convocation back […]

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    Blackburn Announces Resignation of President Mark Biermann; Board of Trustees Appoints Dr. Greg Meyer as Interim President

    The Board of Trustees of Blackburn College has accepted the resignation of Dr. Mark Biermann as President of Blackburn College. Biermann will leave his position as President to focus on […]

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    Blackburn Celebrates New Inductees into National Honors Societies

    During a ceremony held on November 9, Blackburn College inducted its newest members in the College’s honors society chapters. This year, 14 Blackburn students were recognized for their exceptional achievements […]

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    Blackburn’s Miriam Wali-Uddin Recognized as Lincoln Academy Student Laureate

    Miriam (Mim) Wali-Uddin, a senior Justice Administration major from Jacksonville, IL, has been selected to represent Blackburn College in the 48th Annual Lincoln Academy Laureates. Each year an outstanding senior […]

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    Celebrate the Holiday Season with Annual Christmas at Blackburn Performance

    Blackburn College will celebrate the holiday season with its annual Christmas at Blackburn event on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at 7:00 pm in Clegg Chapel. The performance will be free […]

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    Blackburn Music & Theatre Department to Present “Billy Goats Gruff” Opera for Children

    The Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre will perform an operatic production for children, “The Billy Goats Gruff” on Friday, November 18. This free performance is open to the […]

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    Blackburn to Host Veterans Day Convocation

    Blackburn College in Carlinville, IL, is bringing its annual Veterans Day Convocation back to campus on Friday, November 11, 2022, at 11 am. The American Legion Post 554, Veterans of […]

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    Department of Music & Theatre Presents Wide-Ranging Guest Artist Series

    Series Features Free Performances for the Community and Professional-Level Workshops for Blackburn Students The Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre announced that it will host its first annual Guest […]

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    Three Faculty Members Honored During Blackburn’s First Investiture Ceremony

    Three Blackburn College faculty members were honored at the 2022 Investiture for Endowed Faculty on Thursday, October 13, at Bothwell Auditorium. The first ceremony of its kind at the College, […]

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    Blackburn Bee Program Shares New Observation Hive

    Built by Students, the Project Allows for Expanded Pollinator Education Opportunities in a more Accessible Environment The Blackburn College Bee Program continues to expand its environmental impact on the sprawling […]

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    U.S. News & World Report Ranks Blackburn Among the Best Colleges in the Midwest Region

    Blackburn also Recognized as a Top Performer for Social Mobility, Performance of Low-Income Students and Commitment to Supporting Military Service Members Blackburn College has again been recognized by U.S. News […]

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    Blackburn Set to Host Fall Open House Events for Interested Students and Families

    Interested students and families will have two excellent opportunities to learn more about the college application process as Blackburn College is set to host open house events this fall. The […]

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    Blackburn Music Department Presents Showcase

    Event to Highlight Blackburn’s Academic Music Program; Kicks off Performance Calendar for Year The Department of Music and Theatre at Blackburn College will present a Music Showcase “We’re Not in […]

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    Montreal Thomas Named Student Marshal at Blackburn College

    The Peoria, Illinois Native Earns Highest Honor Presented to a Senior Student at the Institution Montreal Thomas, a senior from Peoria, IL, has been named the 2022-2023 Student Marshal at […]

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    “There’s No Place Like Blackburn” at College’s Homecoming Weekend

    Help Celebrate with Exciting Events September 23-25 CARLINVILLE, IL —  This fall, Blackburn College will once again celebrate Homecoming with its campus and the Carlinville community. The Wizard of Oz-themed […]

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    Blackburn Hosts “Give Back” Scholars on Campus for Unique Student Experience

    Blackburn College recently hosted a group of students for a unique campus experience through a partnership with Give Back. A nonprofit organization, Give Back supports students who have faced varying […]

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    Blackburn Adds Men’s and Women’s Track Athletic Programs for the 2022-2023 Season

    Blackburn College will add two new athletic teams for the upcoming 2022-2023 academic year. Men’s and women’s track will join Blackburn’s 11 other NCAA Division III sports programs, providing students […]

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    Blackburn Recognized for ‘Doubling Down’ on Efforts to Strengthen Supports to Students Pursuing Degrees

    As colleges and universities across Illinois brought another academic year to a close, the Partnership for College Completion (PCC) today recognized a group of institutional leaders working to eliminate racial […]

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    Blackburn College Releases Spring 2022 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 Announces New Degree Program to Strengthen Early Childhood Workforce in Illinois

    The Two-Year, Online Bachelor’s Completion Program will Launch in Fall 2022 As part of an ongoing effort to address the shortage of qualified early childhood professionals in Illinois, Blackburn College […]

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    Blackburn Hosts “Deal or No Deal: Management vs. Labor” Negotiation Event for Business Students

    This spring, the Blackburn College Department of Business and Economics hosted a student Deal or No Deal: Management vs. Labor Negotiation event for students at the Edwin and Claire Jaenke […]

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    Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre to Host Summer Workshops

    The Blackburn College Department of Music and Theatre will host two music workshops in June for elementary, middle and high school students. The week-long workshops are designed for students who […]

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    Blackburn Celebrates Class of 2022 during Commencement Weekend

    On Saturday, May 14, 2022, Blackburn College in Carlinville, IL held commencement ceremonies on the campus’ Hudson Quad honoring 86 graduates from the class of 2022. These events marked the […]

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    Dr. Joseph Welch Named Opera Edwardsville’s First Artist-In-Residence

    Announced on Opera Edwardsville’s website: Opera Edwardsville is proud to recognize the incredible talent and contribution of pianist Dr. Joseph Welch through the creation of a new role within the […]

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    Blackburn Student Wins National Alpha Chi Fellowship

    Senior psychology major Emily Fleck, co-President of Alpha Chi and an inductee in last year’s ceremony, was awarded a national fellowship from Alpha Chi. Emily is the second Blackburn student […]

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    International Business Students Participate in Virtual X-Culture Competition

    Students from Blackburn College’s International Business class had the opportunity to connect with and virtually collaborate with students from around the world to solve real international business problems this semester. […]

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    Blackburn Earns Fourth Bee Campus Distinction for Dedication to Protecting Pollinators

    While pollinator populations have been in decline around the world, Blackburn College has been demonstrating its commitment to enhancing the habitat, spreading awareness, and ensuring these species have what is […]

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    The College Where Alumni Come Home to Work

    Blackburn College Alumni Join Together with Students, Faculty and Staff to Enhance the Beautiful 80-Acre Campus Each Year For more than a century, being a Blackburn student has meant more […]

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    $250,000 Grant Received Address Statewide Teacher Shortage

    Blackburn College has been awarded a $250,000 two-year Teacher Residency Grant from the Illinois State Board of Education (IBSE) to help address the state’s teacher shortage. The funds will be […]

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    Special Lynx Grant, Offers to Lincoln College Students Impacted by Closure

    Personalized transcript evaluations will help students complete degrees with little to no interruption. In an effort to support students as they look to complete their degrees, Blackburn College has announced […]

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    State Farm Grant of $10,000 for Emerging Leaders Program

    Area State Farm agents recently presented a $10,000 donation to support Blackburn College’s “Leadership Development for Emerging Leaders” program. This program is designed to help create strong leaders who provide […]

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    “Songs of Cole Porter” Performance Event

    The Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre will perform their spring musical “Songs of Cole Porter” in Bothwell Auditorium on Friday, April 29th at 7pm, Saturday, April 30th at […]

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    Distinction for Commitment to Campus Green Spaces

    The college has received 2021 Tree Campus Higher Education® recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management. The Tree Campus Higher Education program honors […]

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    Blackburn College Launches New Center for Faculty Development and Inclusive Teaching

    Presidents’ Lab Development Grant from Endeavor Foundation to Support Academic and Professional Growth Blackburn College is launching a new Center for Faculty Development and Inclusive Teaching. This new program will […]

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    Mihkyelle Cooper Receives MLK Student Leadership Award

    Blackburn College is pleased to announce that Mihkyelle Cooper, a senior majoring in Justice Administration, from East St. Louis is the recipient of the 2021-2022 Martin Luther King (MLK) Student […]

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    $500,000 Gift Establishes Endowed Professorship of Education

    Blackburn College has received a $500,000 gift to create the Sonja Faust Hudren Endowed Professorship in Education. Hudren’s brother, Blackburn Trustee Jim Faust, his wife Helen, and their children Kristen, […]

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    Jody Sturgeon Named Dean of Work

    Blackburn College has named Jody Sturgeon as the Marguerite Steffey Snyder Endowed Dean of Work. One of ten federally-recognized Work Colleges, Blackburn has the only program managed by a team […]

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    Poems Published by Dr. Annah Browning

    Blackburn Professor Dr. Annah Browning has had two poems, “On Reading the Unsolved Mysteries” and “First Time with Bigfoot,” published in Heavy Feather Review’s online series “Haunted Passages.”

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    $750,000 Gift Received from Estate of Luella Dickhaut

    Blackburn received a $750,000 gift from the estate of Luella Dickhaut. The former Carlinville High School math teacher also served as an adjunct professor at the college during the 1980s. […]

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    Dr. Margaret Lawler Named Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    Blackburn College has named Dr. Margaret Lawler as Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This newly reimagined and expanded role will be a key member of the President’s leadership […]

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    Brianna Milich Recognized as Lincoln Academy Student Laureate

    Brianna Milich, a senior Elementary Education major from Washington, IL, has been selected to represent Blackburn College in the 47th Annual Lincoln Academy Laureates. Each year an outstanding senior from […]

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    Dr. Natasha Casey Joins Media Literacy Advisory Group

    Dr. Natasha Casey was recently invited to the Illinois State Board of Education’s Media Literacy Advisory Group. Earlier this year Illinois House Bill 234 became law requiring every public high […]

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    Professor Odell Mitchell, Jr. in Photojournalist Hall of Fame

    Blackburn Adjunct Professor of Art Odell Mitchell, Jr. was recently inducted into the Missouri Press Foundation’s Photojournalism Hall of Fame. Professor Mitchell worked as a photojournalist at the St. Louis […]

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    Article Published in Literary Landscapes

    Blackburn’s most famed writer/alum have been featured in an article published in Literary Landscapes Dr. Naomi Crummey and Dr. Karen Dillon recently had an article published in the Literary Landscapes […]

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    Gift of $1 Million Establishes Marguerite Steffey Snyder Endowed Dean of Work Position

     Blackburn College has received a $1 million gift from the estate of Marguerite Steffey Snyder. The College’s Board of Trustees has designated the annual proceeds from this gift to directly […]

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    State Farm® Grants $10,000 to Blackburn

    Gift supports the growth of Blackburn and Beyond; a program for students with cognitive exceptionality to excel in independent living, academic and professional growth. Area State Farm agents recently presented […]

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    Blackburn Bells Return to Campus

    Bells are ringing again on the Blackburn College campus. Following an alumni gift, the Blackburn carillon is operational again and an integral part of the Carlinville community has been restored. The gift was also made in honor of professor Roy Graham, a long-tenured Blackburn faculty member who passed earlier this year.