Join us for the annual B-Club Dinner and Auction, an unforgettable evening celebrating the spirit of Blackburn College athletics. This exciting event brings together alumni, fans, and friends for a night of great food, fellowship, and fundraising — all to support our student-athletes and athletic programs. The evening will feature a delicious dinner, a silent […]
Celebrating the Life of Dr. Shelly Peffer Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 11:00 am Hudson Quad, Blackburn College Bring a chair and join us for cake and memories. Kindly RSVP and let us know if you would like to share a few words in Shelly's honor. RSVP: https://forms.gle/GWkVEKCRbueGcypp6
Blackburn College is hosting this year’s Illinois State Music Teacher’s Association (ISMTA) conference. The featured performance of concert guest artist, Grammy-nominee South African pianist Petronel Malan, is free and open to the public. The performance will be on Friday, November 7th, at 4:30 pm in Bothwell Auditorium.
https://youtube.com/live/Udxk0BWkKJM BLACKBURN COLLEGE INVITES COMMUNITY TO JOIN ANNUAL VETERANS DAY CONVOCATION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois, will hold its annual Veterans Day Convocation on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 11:00 am in Clegg Chapel on the College campus. The American Legion Post 554 and the College will honor United States military […]
Blackburn College is heading to Champaign, Illinois, for the next stop on the On the Road with President Lee tour! Join President Larry Lee for an evening of connection, conversation, and campus updates, hosted by Lou Liay ’54 and Board of Trustee member Jen Shelby. Enjoy appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages provided by Blackburn College while […]
Join Fellow Blackburn Alumni for Happy Hour with Jim Connor ’83 in Schaumburg Join fellow Beavers for Beavers in the Burbs, a fun and casual Happy Hour hosted by Jim Connor ’83 on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Stonewood Ale House in Schaumburg, IL! Reconnect with classmates, share memories, and catch up on all […]
Friday, November 21 at 7 pm Saturday, November 22 at 7 pm Sunday, November 23 at 2 pm Blackburn College’s Department of Music and Theatre is thrilled to present “A Doll’s House.” It will take place in Bothwell Auditorium on November 21 and 22 at 7 pm and on November 23 at 2 pm. The […]
Friday, November 21 at 7 pm Saturday, November 22 at 7 pm Sunday, November 23 at 2 pm Blackburn College’s Department of Music and Theatre is thrilled to present “A Doll’s House.” It will take place in Bothwell Auditorium on November 21 and 22 at 7 pm and on November 23 at 2 pm. The […]
Friday, November 21 at 7 pm Saturday, November 22 at 7 pm Sunday, November 23 at 2 pm Blackburn College’s Department of Music and Theatre is thrilled to present “A Doll’s House.” It will take place in Bothwell Auditorium on November 21 and 22 at 7 pm and on November 23 at 2 pm. The […]
The senior art class of 2026 will be showcasing their final projects on Friday, December 5th! Enjoy an evening of presentations, art, and refreshments. Some work will be available for purchase. Exhibiting artists will be Liv Leemon, Brooke Naumann, El Thompson, Belle Lansaw, and Arlo Ward. Presentations start at 4:00 PM in Bothwell Auditorium and […]
Blackburn’s annual holiday tradition, Christmas at Blackburn, is a beautiful ‘lessons and carols’ service that includes many of the most beloved hymns of Christmas sung by the Blackburn College, and Community choirs. The Rev. Dr. Carter Aikin presides over the service, which also includes congregational singing, scripture read by members of the Blackburn and greater […]
View the MLK Convocation Program (PDF) > Blackburn College Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation 2026 Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00 pm in Bothwell Auditorium Keynote Speaker Dr. Margaret Lawler Dr. Margaret “Margie” Lawler earned her bachelor’s degree in law enforcement administration from Western Illinois University in 1993 and her Master’s degree in College Student […]