• Music & Theatre Guest Artists: Alexandra LoBianco & Joshua Benevento

    Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, United States

    Alexandra LoBianco & Joshua Benevento, Guest Artists Friday, April 17 – Clegg Chapel An evening of Lieder (German art song), featuring Schubert, Brahms, Wolf, Mahler, and more!

  • Music & Theatre Guest Artist: Craig Jordan

    Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, United States

    Craig Jordan, Guest Artist: Recital Friday, February 20 – Bothwell Auditorium The performance will feature Matt Mason’s The Pianist’s Guide to Illinois, including the debut of a new movement, “Carlinville,” […]

  • Beautification Day

    Join Us for Beautification Day 2026! https://youtu.be/65DMPiDh6A8 Beautification Day is back! On Saturday, April 25, 2026, Blackburn alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends will come together once again to enhance and beautify our beloved campus. This special tradition is a chance to give back, reconnect, and leave a lasting impact on Blackburn.   Get Involved […]

  • B-Club Trivia Night

    Woodson Hall

    The Blackburn College Athletic Boosters (B Club) is thrilled to host an exciting Trivia Fundraiser on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Woodson Hall on the campus of Blackburn College! 🕓 Doors open at 4:00 PM | 🏆 Trivia kicks off at 5:00 PM 💡 10 rounds of brain-teasing trivia! 👥 Teams of up to 8 […]

  • The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass

    Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, United States

    The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass Sunday, May 3 The Blackburn and Community Choirs will perform in collaboration with Barnum Jack, a St. Louis-based bluegrass ensemble.

  • Senior Convocation

    Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, United States

    Join us for Senior Convocation on Friday, May 15 at 7:00 pm CT. https://www.youtube.com/live/ObDlG21D4GQ?si=jVf3Wlsj64NySsxx For more information about Blackburn College Graduation Weekend, visit our Graduation page.

  • Class of 2026 – Senior Send-Off Breakfast

    Jaenke Alumni Center 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, United States

    The Alumni Association Board of Directors would like to recognize and celebrate Blackburn College's Class of 2026 at a Senior Send-Off Breakfast on Saturday, May 16, 2026 in the Edwin and Claire Jaenke Alumni Center beginning at 8:00 am. Each graduating senior receives a complimentary ticket and is eligible to bring two guests at a […]

  • 157th Annual Commencement

    Hudson Quad

    Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Tune in to watch Blackburn College's 157th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 16 at 10:30 am CT. https://www.youtube.com/live/ZIGyOAW96Do?si=Su1ooKe5LXvF4Xrf For more information about Blackburn College Graduation Weekend, visit our Graduation page. View the digital program – Class of 2026 Commencement Program  

  • 2026 B-Club Beaver Bowling Night

    Join the B Club for an exciting evening of connection, camaraderie, and a little friendly competition at Beaver Bowling Night! This special event will take place on Saturday, June 6 at King Pin Lanes in Springfield, Illinois, bringing together Blackburn alumni, friends, and supporters for a fun and relaxed night out. The evening will begin […]