• Class of 2024 – Senior Send-Off

    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 2024 at a Senior Send-Off on Friday, May 10, 2024 in the Edwin and Claire Jaenke Alumni Center beginning at 5:30 pm. Each graduating senior receives a complimentary ticket and is eligible to bring two guests at a cost […]

  • 155th Annual Commencement

    Blackburn College 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL

    Please visit our Graduation page for more information. Blackburn College Graduation >

  • Homecoming Weekend

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

    https://blackburn.edu/alumni/homecoming/

  • Martin Luther King (MLK), Jr. Convocation

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

    https://youtube.com/live/tvpFzbwsN_g ### Blackburn College's annual Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Convocation allows the campus and the greater Carlinville community to gather in honor of Dr. King’s enduring legacy. The MLK Student Leadership award is also presented. This event is free and open to the community. ### Blackburn Invites Community to Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. […]

  • Lunch & Learn: Coretta Scott King and The King Center

    Demuzio Center Blackburn College 700 College Ave., Carlinville, Illinois

    Following Blackburn College's annual MLK Convocation, the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging team will host a “Lunch & Learn” session in the Demuzio Campus Center focusing on Coretta Scott King and The King Center. Guests from the community are encouraged to purchase lunch from Schmidt Commons before joining the “Lunch & Learn” event in the […]

  • Admissions Winter Open House Event

    Reserve your spot > ### Meet Professors and Current Students, Learn about Opportunities, Tour Campus, and Get Instant Admissions Decisions at the Event 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 Financial Aid […]

  • Studio Recital

    Clegg Chapel (at Hudson Hall)

    The spring season kicks off with the Studio Recital, an opportunity for students in applied voice and piano lessons to share their growth and artistry. Featuring an eclectic mix of genres—including classical, showtunes, and pop—the recital highlights the dedication of students as they present their work from the past academic year. Voice students will be […]

  • 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 […]