Blackburn student, Miriam Wali-Uddin, posing for shot while studying at the Lumpkin Library.

Information for High School Counselors

High School Counselors

Welcome, Counselors!

At Blackburn, we know school counselors play a big role in helping students take the next step in their academic adventure. Whether it’s spending time helping students find the right college for them, helping with the application process, or encouraging them to seek a brighter future, Blackburn is here to help you and your students along this journey.

This page serves as a resource for all high school counselors. If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out to anyone on our Admissions Team!

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News

Sep 30, 2025
Blackburn ranks as a Best Regional College Midwest and Top 10 Performer in Social Mobility in US News 2026 Best Colleges Guide
Blackburn Named to U.S. News’ “Best Regional Colleges Midwest” List, Earns Top-Ten Ranking for Social Mobility Office of Marketing & Public Relations / Press Releases
Sep 23, 2025
Blackburn College Ranked #1 in Illinois and #20 Nationally by Washington Monthly
Blackburn Named Top Bachelor’s College in Illinois, Ranked 20th Nationally By Washington Monthly Office of Marketing & Public Relations / Press Releases
Sep 15, 2025
Stephanie Aragon, Head Flag Football Coach
Stephanie Aragon Named Blackburn’s First Head Women’s Flag Football Coach Office of Marketing & Public Relations / Announcements
May 16, 2025
Large group of alumni, current students, faculty and staff gather on Jaenke Patio at the start of Beautification Day
Blackburn’s Beautification Day: Unique College Tradition Forging Lifelong Bonds Office of Marketing & Public Relations / Features
May 14, 2025
Two women playing flag football inside indoor athletic facility
Blackburn to Launch Women’s Flag Football Program in 2026-2027 Office of Marketing & Public Relations / Press Releases
Apr 25, 2025
Blackburn College biology students in the field for a Rocket-Netting workshop at the IL Wildlife Conference
Blackburn Students Experience Hands-On Education at Illinois Wildlife Society Conference Office of Marketing & Public Relations / News
Apr 08, 2025
Blackburn business students participate in labor negotiation event
Blackburn Business Students Participate in “Deal or No Deal: Management vs. Labor Negotiation” Event Office of Marketing & Public Relations / Features
Feb 19, 2025
Blackburn student holding a snake while a high school student stands by and pets it. HELP
Blackburn Announces 36th Annual Science Day Event for Friday, April 11 Office of Marketing & Public Relations / Announcements
Feb 10, 2025
Early Childhood Teacher helping students in classroom.
Blackburn to Host Virtual Information Event for Online Professional Education Programs Office of Marketing & Public Relations / Announcements
Feb 05, 2025
Danielle Vogel sits at a table with a laptop in Lumpkin Library
From Theory to Practice: Blackburn Student Pitches Strategies to International Business Leaders Office of Marketing & Public Relations / Features