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 […]
B Club Courtside Celebration Saturday, January 17 | 12:00–4:00 PM Dawes Gymnasium, Blackburn College Join us for the B Club Courtside Celebration, a special event held in appreciation of everything the B Club has done for Blackburn Athletics. This gathering recognizes the dedicated supporters whose generosity and spirit strengthen our student-athletes and programs. Enjoy complimentary […]
Get to know our Carlinville Community this MLK Day!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Given both the forecast and our hope to get in Aaron Kaburick’s performances, we are making changes to the schedule this weekend. Sunday’s 2pm performance is now SATURDAY AT 2PM. Sunday’s reserved tickets will be accepted at this performance. Saturday night’s 7pm performance will continue as scheduled with the ticket reservations unchanged. There […]
Tickets can be reserved for this free event. Find tickets on Eventbrite Welcoming home another Carlinville native, Aaron Kaburick will perform in Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College on Saturday, January 24 at 7:00 PM and Sunday, January 25 at 2:00 PM ! If you are unfamiliar with his work, Mr. Kaburick has a wonderfully successful […]
Celebrate the power, passion, and impact of women in athletics at Blackburn College’s 2026 Women in Sports Day Celebration on Saturday, January 31. Join us beginning at 12:00 pm in the Blackburn Athletic Center for an inspiring program featuring a dynamic keynote speaker and student-athlete presentations honoring the trailblazing women who have shaped—and continue to […]
Blackburn College invites alumni to join President Larry Lee for the Alumni Decade Zoom Series—an engaging virtual opportunity to reconnect with the College and fellow Beavers. Organized by class decade, these Zoom conversations provide college updates, shared memories, and open dialogue in a relaxed, interactive setting. Alumni are encouraged to register using the form […]
Tom Drury, Guest Artist Friday, February 6 – Clegg Chapel A Carlinville native, Drury returns home for a special organ recital in Clegg Chapel. Currently an instructor at the University of Southern Indiana, Drury took his first organ lessons in Clegg Chapel.
Blackburn College invites alumni to join President Larry Lee for the Alumni Decade Zoom Series—an engaging virtual opportunity to reconnect with the College and fellow Beavers. Organized by class decade, these Zoom conversations provide college updates, shared memories, and open dialogue in a relaxed, interactive setting. Alumni are encouraged to register using the form […]
Join us for an inspiring evening of community and generosity at the 2026 Macoupin County Scholarship Dinner & Auction on Saturday, February 21, 2026 in Woodson Hall at Blackburn College. For more than 30 years, the Macoupin County Blackburn Scholarship has made a private college education more affordable for students right here in Macoupin County. […]
Blackburn Student Studio Recital Sunday, March 1 – Clegg Chapel An event featuring solo vocal and piano performances by Blackburn music students.