Welcome parents and family!

Whether you’re new to the Blackburn College community or a proud parent of a returning student, we are happy you are here!

Founded in Carlinville, Illinois, Blackburn College offers a traditional college experience, and so much more. Not only do students get the benefits of life in an easy-going small town, but they have all the exploration, engaged academics, and the community and activities of college. But wait, there’s more. At Blackburn, students also get real-life, ready-for-the-workforce skills. These types of leadership skills immediately apply to nearly any job situation after graduation. The running start they give you to the working world is invaluable and unique to Blackburn.

Below are a list of quick references and resources to help you guide and support your student through this journey.

  • Blackburn Students, Staff Attend Work Colleges Consortium Student Service Conference

    January 16, 2025
  • Bothwell Auditorium stage with three chairs, the Blackburn College seal banner and a banner with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

    Blackburn Invites Community to Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation Monday, January 27

    January 06, 2025
  • Stoddard Hall - brick exterior vantage point looking up on hill

    A Century of Stoddard Hall: Blackburn Commemorates Historic 100th Anniversary of Residence Hall with Significant Upgrades

    December 12, 2024
  • January 21
    Tuesday, January 21 2025

    All students arrive on campus

    Jan 21 - All day
  • January 27
    Monday, January 27 2025

    Martin Luther King (MLK), Jr. Convocation

    11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • February 22
    Saturday, February 22 2025

    Macoupin County Scholarship Dinner & Auction

    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Blackburn Students, Staff Attend Work Colleges Consortium Student Service Conference

January 16, 2025
Bothwell Auditorium stage with three chairs, the Blackburn College seal banner and a banner with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Blackburn Invites Community to Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation Monday, January 27

January 06, 2025
Stoddard Hall - brick exterior vantage point looking up on hill

A Century of Stoddard Hall: Blackburn Commemorates Historic 100th Anniversary of Residence Hall with Significant Upgrades

December 12, 2024
Jan 21
Tuesday, January 21 2025

All students arrive on campus

Jan 21 - All day
Jan 27
Monday, January 27 2025

Martin Luther King (MLK), Jr. Convocation

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Feb 22
Saturday, February 22 2025

Macoupin County Scholarship Dinner & Auction

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM