• Alumni Event: President’s Tour (Clermont, FL)

    On the Road with President Lee - Clermont, FL Join us in Clermont, FL, on Thursday, March 20, for an exciting day of Blackburn spirit! Hosted by Blackburn alumnus Phil Winefordner '82, this special event brings together alumni, parents, and friends to celebrate our college community. Blackburn Softball Double-Header When: Thursday, March 20 Where: Clermont, […]

  • Spring Musical: Once

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

    Blackburn proudly presents “Once” as this year’s spring musical. Performances will take place on Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5, at 7:00 pm, with a matinee on Sunday, April 6, at 2:00 pm. A heartfelt story of love and music, “Once” follows two singer-songwriters who meet on the streets of Dublin and collaborate, recording […]

  • Spring Musical: Once

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

    Blackburn proudly presents “Once” as this year’s spring musical. Performances will take place on Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5, at 7:00 pm, with a matinee on Sunday, April 6, at 2:00 pm. A heartfelt story of love and music, “Once” follows two singer-songwriters who meet on the streets of Dublin and collaborate, recording […]

  • Spring Musical: Once

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

    Blackburn proudly presents “Once” as this year’s spring musical. Performances will take place on Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5, at 7:00 pm, with a matinee on Sunday, April 6, at 2:00 pm. A heartfelt story of love and music, “Once” follows two singer-songwriters who meet on the streets of Dublin and collaborate, recording […]

  • Land Lost, Culture Lost – Film Screening & Discussion

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

    Join Blackburn College for a screening of the documentary "Land Lost, Culture Lost" on April 10 at 6 PM in Bothwell Auditorium. Co-directed by Blackburn Counselor Daniel Lanctot, the film explores Indigenous land loss and the power of participatory filmmaking in advocacy. A discussion will follow on how storytelling can drive social change and strengthen […]

  • Eberle Speaker Series: Michael Scott Smith, COO Make-A-Wish North Texas

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

    Blackburn College will host Michael Scott Smith, Chief Operating Officer at Make-A-Wish North Texas. This event, part of the Kathleen J. Eberle Memorial Lecture Series in the Social Sciences, will be held on Thursday, April 10, at 7:00 pm in Jaenke Alumni Center. It is free and open to the public. As the Chief Operating […]

  • Alumni Event: B-Club Trivia Fundraiser

    Get ready for a night of fun, facts, and friendly competition at the Blackburn College Athletic Boosters (B Club) Trivia Fundraiser! When: Saturday, April 26, 2025 Where: Woodson Hall, Blackburn College Time: Doors open at 4:00 PM | Trivia starts at 5:00 PM 10 rounds of brain-busting trivia! Teams of up to 8 – or […]

  • Choir Concert: Schubert’s Mass in G Major

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

    The season concludes with a significant choral event as Blackburn College’s three choirs—College Choir, Conservatory Choir, and Community Choir—join forces to perform Schubert’s Mass in G Major. This concert represents the culmination of the Music program’s renewed commitment to fostering community connections. With funding from the Illinois Arts Council, Blackburn launched the Conservatory Choir in […]

  • Giving Days 2025: A Week of Help + Hope

    Blackburn College Giving Day: A Week of Help + Hope is underway! Rally your classmates, family, and friends to come together to make a profound difference in the lives of our students and our College. Your generous, steadfast support is something we depend on year after year! All gifts of all sizes will transform lives of Blackburn […]

  • Giving Day 2025

    What is Giving Day? The purpose of Giving Day is to engage our community to advance the mission of the College while raising critical funding for student needs. Giving Day is Blackburn’s largest fundraising event, when people around the world come together to celebrate and support what they love about the College. Giving Day is an opportunity to show […]

  • Canceled Class of 2025 – Senior Send-Off

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

    We regret to inform you that due to low registration and lack of interest, the 2025 Senior Send-Off has been canceled. While we were looking forward to celebrating with you and honoring your journey at Blackburn, we unfortunately did not receive enough responses to move forward with the event. We understand this may come as […]

  • Alumni Event: Downtown Chicago

    We're bringing the On the Road with President Lee tour to downtown Chicago! Join us on Monday, June 30, from 5:00–7:00 PM at South Branch Tavern & Grille (100 S Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606) for an evening of great conversation, appetizers, drinks, and campus updates from President Larry K. Lee himself. Hosted by James […]