B Book – Work Program

Table of Contents Student Work Program Student Work Program INTRODUCTION These are the principal guidelines by which the Work Program functions and cannot be superseded by any other guidelines. Each […]

Legacy Walk

Beginning in 2024, the Legacy Walk recognizes exceptional Blackburn alumni who have excelled in their chosen fields and left an indelible mark on the world. On the scenic northeastern portion […]

E-Resources

It’s our job to help you find the information you need, whether on the shelf or on the web. Online databases offer access to studies, citations, and scholarly articles from […]

Dr. Samantha Kahl

Education About Me At Blackburn College, I am a Professor of Biology & Ecology, and I teach many animal or environmentally-based courses. I serve as an Academic Advisor in Biology, […]

Rochelle Henderson ’92

Modest means, and even poverty, are no strangers to many students who choose to attend Blackburn College. Blackburn’s alumni share stories of discovering they could attend Blackburn when they initially […]

Dr. Karen Dillon

Education About Me Karen Dillon has been teaching American literature and first-year writing at Blackburn College since 2011. During that time, she has published the book The Spectacle of Twins […]

ARP & Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF III)

On March 11th, 2021, the American Rescue Plan (ARP), Public Law 117-2, was signed into law which authorized the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III). The HEERF III […]

Student Job Areas

Blackburn students literally help plan, manage and run the facilities of an institution fully invested in them. Working with Blackburn employees and other students, the “four-year head start” means real-world […]

B Book – Academics

Table of Contents Academics College Catalog Student Portal Course Load Classroom Behavior Policy Academic Integrity Plagiarism: What It Is and How to Avoid It Grade Appeal Policy Administrative Withdrawal Policy […]

Student Success Center

Blackburn’s Academic Support Services are largely based in the Student Success Center. Staffed primarily by student Academic Resource Assistants (ARAs), the SSC provides a variety of support resources to help […]

Student Handbook

The Blackburn College Student Handbook, known traditionally as the “B” Book, contains the standards established for the Blackburn student community and other helpful information about life on campus. The Student […]

Down in the Mine: American Coal Miners and Their Songs (Community Event)

Illinois Humanities, Carlinville Winning Communities and Blackburn College Present Down in the Mine: American Coal Miners and Their Songs Featuring Bucky Halker Tuesday, May 23 at 7:00 PM Blackburn College […]

Campus COVID-19 Updates – Archive

Blackburn Coronavirus Campus Updates Archive: March 2020 – March 2022 COVID Data Tracker Blackburn College is located in Macoupin County, Illinois. To find updated details for each county in the United States, […]

Dr. Lois (Begitske) DeFleur ’58

Her “need for speed” drove Dr. Lois (Begitske) DeFleur ’58 to obtain a pilot’s license and purchase a plane; she was also driven to accept challenges, taking advantage of opportunities […]

Accreditation

Blackburn College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).   Blackburn College was successfully granted reaccreditation in 2020-2021 following a comprehensive evaluation of Blackburn’s work in its mission, ethical conduct, academic […]

Cyntoia Brown-Long: Speaking Event & Book Signing

Tickets can be reserved for the free event beginning March 3. Find tickets on Eventbrite >   This event is made possible by the Kathleen J. Eberle Memorial Lecture Series, […]

The College Where Alumni Come Home to Work

Blackburn College Alumni Join Together with Students, Faculty and Staff to Enhance the Beautiful 80-Acre Campus Each Year For more than a century, being a Blackburn student has meant more […]

Jody Sturgeon Named Dean of Work

Blackburn College has named Jody Sturgeon as the Marguerite Steffey Snyder Endowed Dean of Work. One of ten federally-recognized Work Colleges, Blackburn has the only program managed by a team […]

Dr. Annah Browning’s Second Book “Cryptid” to be Published

Dr. Annah Browning, Professor of English and Communications, will publish her second poetry collection, Cryptid, through the Akron Series in Poetry at the University of Akron Press. Browning’s first collection, Witch […]

Community Joins Blackburn College for Annual Veterans Day Convocation on Monday, November 11

Blackburn College in Carlinville, Ill. will hold its annual Veterans Day Convocation on Monday, November 11, 2024, at 11 am in Clegg Chapel located on the College campus. The American […]

Veterans Day Convocation

Blackburn Invites Community to Join Annual Veterans Day Convocation on Monday, November 11 Blackburn College in Carlinville, Ill. will hold its annual Veterans Day Convocation on Monday, November 11, 2024, […]

Community Invited to Join Annual Veterans Day Convocation

Blackburn College in Carlinville, IL, will hold its annual Veterans Day Convocation on Friday, November 10, 2023, at 11 am in Clegg Chapel located in Hudson Hall on the College […]

Mission & Vision

Mission and Values Blackburn College links a rigorous and affordable liberal arts education with a unique student-managed Work Program preparing graduates for careers, community engagement, and lifelong learning. The Blackburn […]

Student Success Director (Internal)

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL, seeks internal applications for Student Success Director. The successful candidate will be a […]

Work Program

Our Work Program stands alone. Among the 10 recognized Work Colleges in the country, only ours is exclusively managed by students. We match students’ academics with on-campus work roles, providing […]

Dr. John Essington

Education About Me I am Dr. John Essington, a professor of education here at Blackburn College. Not only am I a professor here now, but I was also a student-athlete […]

Blackburn College Student Handbook B-Book 2022-2023

Blackburn College Student Handbook B-Book 2022-2023

Federal Loans

Students and their families may qualify for different loan options to help manage costs and allow repayments over time. Federal loans are borrowed and must be repaid after you graduate, […]

Counseling Services

Student Counseling Services The purpose of Blackburn College Counseling Services is to create a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space to support your overall mental health and wellbeing while you are […]

Travel and Arriving

Complete your academic file if you have not done so. Blackburn College must have official copies of your completion of a secondary school program. For students with post-secondary (college/university) coursework, in […]

Alpha Chi

Alpha Chi National College Honor Society is an American collegiate honor society recognizing achievements in general scholarship. It was formed in 1922 by nineteen schools in the state of Texas. Since then […]

Dr. Annah Browning

Education About Me Annah Browning joined the Blackburn College faculty in the fall of 2020. She teaches creative writing, literature, and first-year writing, with special interests in poetry, British literature, […]

Dr. Elisabeth Rohatsch Gantt

Mix together opportunities, the means for education, mentoring relationships with teachers and leaders, and a bit of luck. Add desire and motivation. The outcome can be amazing and startling. Elisabeth […]

Student Diversity

Student Diversity for Fall 2023 Enrollment Undergraduate Enrollment for Fall 2023 Report Year % of Student Body Enrollment Status Full-time 97% Part-time 3% Gender Female 56% Male 41% Non-Binary 3% […]

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF)

Reporting for the student portion of federal emergency relief: HEERF I – CARES Act HEERF II – CRRSA Act HEERF III – American Rescue Plan

Work Program “Played Big Role in My Success” – Patrick Leonard’s Internship with Play9 Sports

Patrick Leonard III, a senior from Marrero, Louisiana at Blackburn College, spent his summer taking on an exciting internship with Play9 Sports, an organization that hosts high-level baseball and softball […]

Unlocking the Past: Black Student Union’s Memorable Trip into Civil Rights Legacy

The Visit to the National Civil Rights Museum and Stax Museum in Memphis was Funded by Blackburn’s Student Experience Fund and Alumni Gifts Last spring, eleven students from Blackburn’s Black […]

Blackburn Names Sarah Koplinski Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Koplinski Has Been a Key Member of the Advancement Team Since 2013 Blackburn College has named Sarah Koplinski Vice President for Institutional Advancement. In this senior leadership role, Koplinski will […]

Beautification Day Reflects Blackburn’s Commitment to Hands-on Learning, Community Engagement, and Sustainability

Being a Blackburn student has always meant more than just going to college. For more than a century, students attending Blackburn not only earn valuable four-year degrees but are also […]

History

Whether covering American history and World history in general first-year courses or in upper-division courses, the history department endeavors to use the past to inform the present and future. A […]

Blackburn Receives $10,000 Gift from Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation

Funds Will Enhance Experiential Art Opportunities for Students Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois, has received a $10,000 gift from the Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation. The generous gift will […]

Blackburn to Host Veterans Day Convocation

Blackburn College in Carlinville, IL, is bringing its annual Veterans Day Convocation back to campus on Friday, November 11, 2022, at 11 am. The American Legion Post 554, Veterans of […]

Veterans Day Convocation

BLACKBURN COLLEGE INVITES COMMUNITY TO JOIN ANNUAL VETERANS DAY CONVOCATION ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Blackburn College in Carlinville, IL will hold its annual Veterans Day Convocation on Friday, November 10, […]

Veterans Day Convocation

Blackburn is bringing its annual Veterans Day Convocation back to campus. The American Legion Post 554, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1104 and the College will honor United States […]

President Lee Appears on NBC to Discuss Son’s Journey to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

President Larry K. Lee recently appeared with his family on NBC to talk about his son’s journey to the Olympics. A three-time NCAA champion and four-time All-American, Spencer Lee is […]

Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski to Deliver Commencement Address for Class of 2023

Blackburn College is proud to announce that U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) will serve as the keynote speaker for the 154th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 13.   Representing Illinois’ 13th […]

Black History Month Trivia Contest

Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States, where it is also known as African-American History Month. On Thursday, February 2, 2023 from 11 a.m. – […]

Tuesday Night Trivia — TONIGHT!

Join the Campus Activities Board at 8:00 pm in DCC for Tuesday Night Trivia! This month’s trivia topic is Native American Heritage Month – Teams can be made up of […]

Dr. Chad Smith

Education About Me I am a Professor of Teacher Education and Special Education. Prior to coming to Blackburn, I spent a decade teaching K-12 students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing […]

Larry K. Lee

About Me In May 2024, the Board of Trustees appointed Larry K. Lee as the 20th President of Blackburn College. He began his term on July 1, 2024. During his […]

Fontbonne Transfer Information

Finish Strong at Blackburn Blackburn College is saddened to learn of the announced closure of Fontbonne University and opening its doors to students affected by the unforeseen challenge. We know […]

Student Achievement and Outcome Data

Blackburn College: Student Right-to-Know Blackburn College is pleased to provide the following information regarding our institution’s retention, graduation/completion rates, and student diversity. The information is provided in compliance with the […]

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Office of the President

In May 2024, the Board of Trustees appointed Larry K. Lee as the 20th President of Blackburn College. He began his term on July 1, 2024. During his nearly 30-year […]

Black Student Union (BSU)

Purpose of club: The Black Student Union is a nationally acclaimed student organization that started in 1960. Established here at Blackburn in 2018, its reason for creation is to not […]

About

Blackburn College is more than just another four-year institution. It’s your head start on everything else that follows. From academics to campus life to friends and community—our purpose is to […]

Student Debt Relief

Currently On Hold Federal Student Aid and the Biden-Harris Administration announced loan forgiveness plans of up to $20,000 for prior Pell-Grant recipients and up to $10,000 for all other loan […]

Blackburn & Beyond Requirements

Admissions Requirements Completed high school and no longer receiving support from the public education system. Documented disability diagnosis of intellectual disability. Demonstrate ability to communicate reliably with staff, faculty, and […]

Athletic Hall of Fame

Purpose The Blackburn College Athletic Hall of Fame was created to celebrate outstanding achievements by Blackburn student-athletes and coaches. The first class was inducted in 1989. Eligibility Nomination Process Nominations […]

Study Abroad Opportunities

Study Abroad program providers can be companies or other universities that facilitate study abroad programs. These organizations are professionals in administering programs, provide onsite student support services and act as […]

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Criminal Justice Advocate and Author Cyntoia Brown-Long to Speak at Blackburn on April 3

Free Event Will Feature Q&A and Book Signing CARLINVILLE, IL – Blackburn College will host Cyntoia Brown-Long, author and advocate for criminal justice reform and victims of trafficking, as a […]

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Alumni Event: Cyntoia Brown-Long Live Stream

Cyntoia Brown-Long will visit Blackburn College as a guest speaker on Monday, April 3 at 7:00 PM (CT). If you cannot make the trip to Carlinville, Blackburn alums have an […]

Blackburn Student Right to Know October 2022

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State Farm Grant of $10,000 for Emerging Leaders Program

Area State Farm agents recently presented a $10,000 donation to support Blackburn College’s “Leadership Development for Emerging Leaders” program. This program is designed to help create strong leaders who provide […]

From Theory to Practice: Blackburn Student Pitches Strategies to International Business Leaders

Danielle Vogel, a business management major from Fairbury, Ill., brought her business and marketing skills to the global stage last summer, earning a coveted spot at the 2024 X-Culture Global […]

Blackburn College Names Larry K. Lee as 20th President

Mr. Larry K Lee, Vice President for Finance and Administration at St. Cloud State University, has been selected as the next President of Blackburn College. The appointment follows a comprehensive […]

Blackburn Earns Top-Ten Ranking for Graduating Economically Disadvantaged Students in Latest U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” Guide

Blackburn also Ranked First in Illinois for Pell Grant Student Performance by Washington Monthly U.S. News & World Report has once again recognized Blackburn College in its annual rankings of […]

WIN USA – March 2023

Blackburn College and Illinois Weslyan Add Wrestling – from WIN’S USA Wrestling State Association Section in March 2023 issue

Blackburn’s Miriam Wali-Uddin Recognized as Lincoln Academy Student Laureate

Miriam (Mim) Wali-Uddin, a senior Justice Administration major from Jacksonville, IL, has been selected to represent Blackburn College in the 48th Annual Lincoln Academy Laureates. Each year an outstanding senior […]

Marketing

Marketing is a dynamic field. It needs innovative people that can develop new products and market them in unique ways. There are growth opportunities for many different aspects in marketing […]

Blackburn Business Students Partner with IL Archers to Coordinate 3v3 Basketball Tournament Success

Students from Blackburn College’s Event Marketing Class recently collaborated with the IL Archers Youth Basketball Program and the Greenville Comets to create, manage, and execute a successful three-on-three basketball tournament. […]

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Sign up to see SHUCKED with CAB!

Join the Campus Activities Board to see SHUCKED, the popping new musical, on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis. We will attend the 2:00 […]

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

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 […]

Michael Scott Smith, Chief Operating Officer at Make-A-Wish North Texas, to Speak at Blackburn

Event is Part of the Kathleen J. Eberle Social Science Lecture Series Blackburn College will host Michael Scott Smith, Chief Operating Officer at Make-A-Wish North Texas. This event, part of […]

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DaNautica Williams Receives MLK Student Leadership Award at Blackburn College

DaNautica Williams, a sophomore justice administration major from East St. Louis, Illinois, is the recipient of Blackburn College’s 2025 Martin Luther King (MLK) Student Leadership Award. Presented annually, this award […]

Blackburn College to Host Coaches vs. Cancer Event on Saturday, February 1

Blackburn College will host a Coaches vs. Cancer event on Saturday, February 1, 2025, when the Beavers face off against Greenville University. The Women’s Basketball game will begin at 1:00 […]

Blackburn College Celebrates Milestones with New Blackburn Athletic Center and M.C. Court

Blackburn College recently celebrated two major events highlighting its commitment to athletics, student life, and strengthening connections with the Carlinville community. The Dedication of M.C. Court and the celebration of […]

Dr. Joseph Welch, Professor of Music, Named ISMTA Teacher of the Year

Dr. Joseph Welch, Professor of Music at Blackburn College, has been named the 2023 Teacher of the Year by the Illinois State Music Teachers Association (ISMTA). Welch serves as Department […]

Black History Month Cultural Themed Luncheon and Karaoke.

On Thursday, February 9, 2023, members of the Black Student Union and CAB will host the Black History Month cultural themed luncheon and karaoke event. Fresh Ideas will provide a […]

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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). The purpose of NDEAM is to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with […]

BC Homecoming Registrant List – Sept 6 2022

Music

While most music degrees are focused exclusively on refining performance skills, Blackburn’s Music program combines technical craft with in-depth entrepreneurial knowledge needed to launch professional careers in the music industry. […]

English

English is the cornerstone of the liberal arts education because literature is also the study of history, culture, gender, class, race and nation as they work together to form human […]

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B Book – Campus Guidelines

Table of Contents Campus Guidelines & Policies Campus Guidelines & Policies BOOKSTORE POLICIES BOOK RETURN POLICY Refunds for your textbooks can be issued if the following conditions are met: MERCHANDISE […]

Business Administration

Blackburn’s programs in Business Administration & Economics provide students with a comprehensive study of management, marketing, economics, and entrepreneurial techniques. Annual business simulations give majors real world experience in their […]

Nancy Roberts ’72

Nearly five years passed following her graduation from Blackburn College, and Nancy Roberts was working for Pfizer in its East St. Louis plant—one of the last major corporations in the […]

B Book – Student Housing

Table of Contents Student Housing Student Housing INTRODUCTION TO RESIDENCE LIFE The Residence Life program at Blackburn is designed to give each student the opportunity to not only have a […]

Blackburn Hosts “Deal or No Deal: Management vs. Labor” Negotiation Event for Business Students

This spring, the Blackburn College Department of Business and Economics hosted a student Deal or No Deal: Management vs. Labor Negotiation event for students at the Edwin and Claire Jaenke […]

New Student Work Application

How do you get your first job on campus? During summer Orientation, you can meet the department managers, talk with them, and learn more about the positions still available on […]

Our History

There is no other college or university in the United States quite like Blackburn College. Our unique campus culture is the byproduct of the purposeful melding of our nationally acclaimed […]

Business Management

A competitive program that offers some experiential learning to prepare students for a career in any area of business. Business Management majors gain a strong foundation to adapt to any […]

Physical Education & Sports Management

Blackburn students majoring in Physical Education and Sport Management study the development of the whole person – not just physical ability. Classroom instruction features discussion and programs to engage students, […]

Time Management Tips and Tools

Join The Lumpkin Student Success Center for lunch on Wednesday, Jan 18th, and learn some tips and tools for time management. Sessions will start at 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM […]

Student Leadership

While there are ten recognized Work Colleges in the country, ours is the only program exclusively managed by students. The Work Committee The Blackburn College Work Committee is the leadership […]

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

This policy applies to students with disabilities as defined by Section 504 and the ADA. A person is disabled if they: Have a mental or physical impairment which substantially limits […]

Center for Teaching & Learning: Book Read

The Methodist University and Blackburn College Centers for Teaching and Learning are co-hosts of an on-campus reading group centered around the book, Called Beyond Our Selves: Vocation and the Common […]

Center for Teaching & Learning: Book Read

The Methodist University and Blackburn College Centers for Teaching and Learning are co-hosts of an on-campus reading group centered around the book, Called Beyond Our Selves: Vocation and the Common […]

Center for Teaching & Learning: Book Read

The Methodist University and Blackburn College Centers for Teaching and Learning are co-hosts of an on-campus reading group centered around the book, Called Beyond Our Selves: Vocation and the Common […]

Blackburn Business Students Participate in “Deal or No Deal: Management vs. Labor Negotiation” Event

The Blackburn College Department of Business and Economics hosted a student Deal or No Deal: Management vs. Labor Negotiation event for students this month. This hands-on learning opportunity is an […]

Accounting

Accounting is an integral part of any business. Information regarding business operations and management decisions flow through the accounting systems and get reflected in the financial statements. As a subsection […]

Spring Hiring Job Fair

Looking for a new job? Check out the Campus Job Fair going on Thursday the 17th-Tuesday the 22nd. Managers of each of the 12 departments and the General Managers are […]

Business Office

The Business Office is responsible for the overall financial management of the College and provides the following services: check cashing (for amounts less than $25), student account billing and collection, […]

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Office of the Provost

Blackburn offers an educational experience like no other institution. The combination of a challenging academic program, the unique student managed work program, and the varied opportunities for leadership-building experience all […]

Student Success Paraprofessional, Part-time

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL, has an immediate need for a part-time paraprofessional to support student success during […]

Student Job Posting Request

For Work Program Department Managers Online Form – Work Program Student Jobs

B Book – Student Conduct

Table of Contents Student Conduct Policies Student Conduct Policies GENERAL CAMPUS GUIDELINES THE STUDENT CONDUCT CODE By choosing to attend Blackburn College you become a member of the Blackburn community, […]

First Time Students

Blackburn College offers an exceptional education at an extraordinary value. We’re large enough to offer the courses you want and give you the personal attention and support you need. Our nationally recognized Work […]

Technology Help Desk

Questions regarding access to the campus network and the associated student portal can be directed to the Help Desk, managed by Technology Services. Workers assigned to the Help Desk are […]

Part-time Bus Driver

Blackburn College, a unique liberal arts college with a student-managed work program, invites applications for a part-time bus driver.  Tasks include transporting college students, faculty, and staff to college related […]

Success Workshops

Workshops This Fall, the Student Success Center will be hosting a variety of workshops and other programming for students to learn more about various success-related topics, including time management, test […]

Disability Services & Accommodations

Blackburn College is committed to an inclusive learning environment that meets the needs of all students. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), students with disabilities are entitled to reasonable […]

Benevolent Beaver Request Form

The Benevolent Beaver Fund was created by generous donations from Blackburn alumni and friends of the College for students in need due to a financial emergency. The fund is intended for unanticipated […]

Dr. Naomi Crummey

Education About Me Naomi Crummey earned her PhD in Non-Fiction Writing from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Her essays have appeared in Prairie Fire, Kudzu House, and Grain. She has enjoyed collaborating with her […]

Human Resource Management

Human Resources plays a critical role in the world — because people are truly the only thing that differentiates one business from another. HR professionals contribute to business growth and […]

Aryanna Harris Receives 2024 MLK Student Leadership Award

Aryanna Harris, a senior sports management major from Springfield, Illinois, is the recipient of Blackburn College’s 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Student Leadership Award. Presented annually, this award honors […]

Blackburn Welcomes Elisabeth Kramp as Corporate and Foundations Officer

Blackburn College has named Elisabeth (Beasley) Kramp, a Carlinville native, its Corporate and Foundation Relations Officer. In her new role, Kramp will seek grants on behalf of the College, joining […]

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Gift of $1 Million Establishes Marguerite Steffey Snyder Endowed Dean of Work Position

 Blackburn College has received a $1 million gift from the estate of Marguerite Steffey Snyder. The College’s Board of Trustees has designated the annual proceeds from this gift to directly […]

Week of Welcome 2024

Monday, August 26 *bolded events are required by new students 7-10am Breakfast in Demuzio Campus Center (DCC) 7:45-9:45am Athletic Practices 8am Students who need to register for classes report to […]

Art Club Exhibition

Please join us on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH for our first annual Art Club Exhibition! The opening reception will be held in the RENNER GALLERY 5:30-7:30. This exhibition is managed entirely […]

Career Services Event: Visit with Jim Dahlquist, IL Auditor General’s Office

Jim Dahlquist, from The Illinois Auditor General’s Office is seeking to connect with students and faculty to discuss internship opportunities for the spring and summer 2024 semesters, as well as […]

Winning Communities Pickleball Center To Be Part of Re-Invented Gugger Family Racquet & Hoops Complex at Blackburn College

Officials from Winning Communities and Blackburn College gathered at the future site of the Winning Communities Pickleball Center, a part of the re-invented Gugger Family Racquet & Hoops Complex at […]

Behind the Burn: Indoor Practice Facility

Featuring New Athletic Practice Facility – Join Blackburn’s Capital Campaign Manager Glen Krupica and contractor Norm Gillen at the future site of Blackburn’s newest athletic practice facility to discuss the […]

Blackburn College Launches New Center for Faculty Development and Inclusive Teaching

Presidents’ Lab Development Grant from Endeavor Foundation to Support Academic and Professional Growth Blackburn College is launching a new Center for Faculty Development and Inclusive Teaching. This new program will […]

Campus Services Assistant Supervisor

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for the full time hourly position of Campus Services Assistant Supervisor. […]

Lumpkin at Night

Do you need some additional help? How about studying with others? Are you an athlete needing to get in your required study hours? Do you like snacks and punch card […]

Week of Welcome

As you approach your entry into Beaver Nation, we are excited to tell you how you will get your college journey off to an outstanding start — Blackburn’s Week of […]

Center for Teaching & Learning

Mission The Center for Teaching & Learning advances Blackburn College’s educational mission by supporting a community of diverse educators. The Center promotes professional learning through progressive, evidence-based pedagogy and the […]

Campus Bookstore

The Blackburn College Bookstore is located on campus in the Demuzio Campus Center. This is your one-stop-show for all your textbooks, supplies, apparel, fan gear, and gifts for family and […]

Transfer Students

Blackburn welcomes transfer students from all over to join the leaders, problem solvers, and creative thinkers who call our school home. We are thrilled that you are considering continuing your […]

Residence Life

Living on campus is not just having a place to sleep; it is an opportunity to grow and learn as a human being—much like students grow and learn in a […]

Information for Employers

Welcome employers! We appreciate your interest in Blackburn’s leaders, creative thinkers, and problem solvers. We are committed to working with employers and students to satisfy the hiring needs of both. […]

International Accepted Student

Congratulations on your acceptance to Blackburn. There is no other college or university in the United States quite like Blackburn College. Our unique campus culture is the byproduct of the […]

EAST Form

The Early Alert Support Team (EAST) exists to serve and support the well-being, safety, and success of each member of our community. In order for EAST to be effective in […]

Energy Conservation

Every action Blackburn takes to reduce the amount of energy it uses contributes to enhancing the College’s environmental sustainability. Most of the electricity produced in Illinois comes from coal-fired generating […]

Leadership

Blackburn College Leadership A private, liberal arts institution, Blackburn College is governed by a process of shared governance, including staff, faculty, and students, in collaboration with a cohesive team of […]

Blackburn College – Winning Communities – Winning Together

Officials from Winning Communities and Blackburn College gathered at the future site of the Winning Communities Pickleball Center, a part of the re-invented Gugger Family Racquet & Hoops Complex at […]

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Ecology Books

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Blackburn Campus

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3 – Mihkyelle Cooper, General Manager of the Blackburn Work Program for 2021-2022

Portrait of Mihkyelle Cooper.

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Consumer Information and Student Right-to-Know

The Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) was enacted on August 14, 2008, and reauthorizes the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA).  Use the links below to access the […]

Institutional Research

Vision Blackburn College’s Office of Institutional Research will be a highly valued strategic partner with its varied constituencies, and valued for: Proactive leadership in promoting a culture of assessment and […]

Traveling Transfer Admissions Counselor (Internal)

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL, seeks internal applications for the full-time position of Traveling Transfer Admissions Counselor. The […]

Blackburn and Beyond Student Support Paraprofessional

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for a Student Support Paraprofessional (SSP). The SSP is a pivotal […]

Equal Employment Opportunity & Nondiscrimination Policy

Blackburn College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Blackburn College does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of sex, race, age, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, sexual […]

Staff and Faculty Diversity Award

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and members of the Diversity Committee invites all students to nominate staff and faculty members for the 2023 diversity award. The Staff and Faculty Diversity […]

Admissions Team

Choosing a college is one of the most important decisions you will ever make, and the Blackburn Admissions Team is here to help! Located in the Godwin Admissions Office, inside […]

Title IX Policy

Table of Contents Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY Blackburn College is committed to maintaining an environment that is free of discrimination on the basis […]

Campus Safety

Campus Community and Safety Mission Statement The Mission of Blackburn Campus Community and Safety is to promote a secure and safe learning, living, and working environment for Blackburn students, faculty, […]

Graduate School Information

Want to go to graduate school? Here are some important things to know. Grad School Admissions 101 Most graduate school program application deadlines are December-January the year before you plan […]

Faculty & Staff

Resources for Faculty & Staff Blackburn College provides students with an extraordinary head start, preparing them to seize every opportunity, overcome every obstacle, maximize every movement, and rise to meet […]

Catalog

To Search the Library Catalog: Lumpkin Library is also a member of the Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS), which means that materials not available at this location can be requested […]

Library Resources

As the place where all academic disciplines meet, Blackburn College’s Lumpkin Library helps people ask the right questions as they discover and build knowledge. We are committed to connecting people […]

Sustainability

What is Sustainability? Perhaps the most famous definition of sustainability is that developed in 1987 by the Brundtland Commission, officially known as the United Nations’ World Commission on Economic Development. […]

Project 1837 & 1913

Walk the Lines – Project 1837 and 1913 The founding of Blackburn College in 1837 is the basis for the first line stop in the virtual race for fitness, fun […]

Dr. Alfred Hofmann ’53

Dr. Alfred Hofmann ‘53 is no stranger to supporting institutions and programs that have a direct impact on people in need. He came to Blackburn College with no money, a […]

Jim Faust ’64

Jim Faust ‘64 has had a successful career in the cable television industry, with a provider of optical communication systems for the cable market. Years ago, he decided that Blackburn […]

Chris Horn ’84

Chris Horn '84 was always attracted to the idea of working alone and embracing dangerous situations. Now an award-winning photojournalist in Medellin, Columbia, Blackburn helped him discover the perfect career.

CRRSA Act & Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF II)

On December 27th, 2020, the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA), was signed into law which authorized the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II). The […]

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Returning Student Job Application [updated FA22]

Blackburn College – Biennial Review for DFSCA 2022

Blackburn Students, Staff Attend Work Colleges Consortium Student Service Conference

Last semester, seven student leaders and two staff members traveled to Lexington, Kentucky, to represent Blackburn College’s Work Program and attend the 2024 Work Colleges Consortium Student Service Conference. The […]

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Mihkyelle Cooper Receives MLK Student Leadership Award

Blackburn College is pleased to announce that Mihkyelle Cooper, a senior majoring in Justice Administration, from East St. Louis is the recipient of the 2021-2022 Martin Luther King (MLK) Student […]

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Safety & Security Report 2023

Safety & Security Report 2023

Transformative Gift of 40 Acres Allows Blackburn to Benefit from Vital Environmental Studies

‘Rock’s Patch’ Property to Enhance College’s Academic and Sustainability Efforts Blackburn College has received a gift of 40 acres of farmland located east of the College’s campus in Carlinville, IL. […]

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Distinction for Commitment to Campus Green Spaces

The college has received 2021 Tree Campus Higher Education® recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management. The Tree Campus Higher Education program honors […]

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Jared Jones ’16 to Serve as Keynote Speaker at 2025 Blackburn College Commencement

Jones is a Baseball Operations Director for Cleveland Guardians and a Class of 2016 Blackburn Graduate Blackburn College has announced that Jared Jones, a 2016 graduate and director of team […]

Blackburn Adds Senior Leadership and Welcomes New Faculty and Staff for 2024-2025

Blackburn College is pleased to announce the appointment of several new members to its senior leadership team, as well as the addition of new faculty and staff for the upcoming […]

Blackburn Announces Naming Gift to Honor Former Professor, Coach Marion Carlson

The New “M.C. Court” Floor for Basketball and Volleyball Will Be Ready for Competition by this Fall Blackburn College’s historic Dawes Gymnasium is undergoing major upgrades this summer. Initially completed […]

2022 EADA Survey Data Blackburn College

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Global Connections: Blackburn Faculty and Students Tackle Real-World Business Challenges Abroad

Last summer, Blackburn College students and faculty made their mark on the global stage, taking the lessons they learned in the classroom and on the job overseas. For a week […]

Blackburn College – Equal Employment Opportunity Nondiscrimination Statements Policies and Procedures – (2024 Reg Revisions)

Community Unity: Blackburn Recognizes Partnerships with Local Contractors as Athletic Projects Enter Final Phase

Regional Businesses Play Crucial Role in Advancing Campus and County Development This summer, construction on several highly anticipated athletics-focused projects at Blackburn College will enter the final stretch. The projects […]

Blackburn Receives $4.8 Million Grant from the Illinois Dept. of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Funding Supports the Construction of a New Indoor Athletic Facility to Enhance the Blackburn Student Experience and Expand Community Engagement Blackburn College has been awarded a $4.8 million grant from […]

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Blackburn College Celebrates Class of 2023 during Commencement Weekend

On Saturday, May 13, 2023, Blackburn College in Carlinville, IL, held commencement ceremonies on the campus’ Hudson Quad, honoring 68 graduates from the class of 2023. These events marked the […]

Five Blackburn Students Earn Invitations to Attend Global Business Symposium in Poland

Only the Top 150 Students From Around the World are Chosen to Attend in Competitive Selection Process Every spring, Blackburn’s International Business course offers students the opportunity to participate in […]

Ceremonial Groundbreaking Kicks Off Construction of New $6+ Million Indoor Athletic Facility

The Project is Part of the Winning Together Campaign, Which Will Also Modernize the Historic Dawes Gymnasium and Provide Room for Athletics and Enrollment to Grow With ceremonial shovels, hardhats, […]

Miriam Wali-Uddin Receives MLK Student Leadership Award at Blackburn

Miriam (Mim) Wali-Uddin, a senior Justice Administration major from Jacksonville, IL, is the recipient of Blackburn College’s 2023 Martin Luther King (MLK) Student Leadership Award. Presented annually, this award honors […]

Blackburn Announces New Degree Program to Strengthen Early Childhood Workforce in Illinois

The Two-Year, Online Bachelor’s Completion Program will Launch in Fall 2022 As part of an ongoing effort to address the shortage of qualified early childhood professionals in Illinois, Blackburn College […]

Blackburn Celebrates Class of 2022 during Commencement Weekend

On Saturday, May 14, 2022, Blackburn College in Carlinville, IL held commencement ceremonies on the campus’ Hudson Quad honoring 86 graduates from the class of 2022. These events marked the […]

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Student Worker Appreciation Day (SWAD)

On Tuesday, April 29th, Special Events Committee along with the help of Student Senate and Student Life will host our annual SWAD. Registration will take place at 10:30 am in […]

2025 Available Benefits

Science Day 2025

Blackburn College is thrilled to announce the 36th Annual Science Day is scheduled for Friday, April 11, 2025. One of the College’s most celebrated traditions, Science Day welcomes high school […]

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Blackburn Announces 36th Annual Science Day Event for Friday, April 11

The Student-Coordinated Event is a Day of Fun, Competition, and Community  Blackburn College is thrilled to announce the 36th Annual Science Day is scheduled for Friday, April 11, 2025. One […]

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1.5. 2025 Available Benefits

1.5. 2025 Available Benefits

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“My community needs to gain more equity and inclusion” – Daniel Olsen’s Empowering Summer Internship

Daniel Olsen, a senior at Blackburn College, was a 2024 Michael Curry intern for the Office of Communications at the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), learning about the empowering […]

Blackburn Hosts Dedication for Gugger Family Racquet & Hoops Complex

College Also Provided a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Construction of the New Blackburn Athletic Center Blackburn College dedicated its new Gugger Family Racquet & Hoops Complex during a special event […]

Blackburn Celebrates Class of 2024 During Graduation Weekend

On Saturday, May 11, 2024, Blackburn College in Carlinville, IL, held a ceremony honoring 95 graduates from the class of 2024. These events marked the College’s 155th Commencement exercise. While […]

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Blackburn College On Fontbonne University and Students Impacted by Closure Announcement

Blackburn will match existing financial aid awards and work with students individually to get them to the finish line as soon as possible. Blackburn College is saddened to learn that […]

Winter Open House Event Set for February 19

Meet Professors and Current Students, Learn about Opportunities, Tour Campus, and Get Instant Admissions Decisions Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois, will host prospective students and their families for an Open […]

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Blackburn Plans Open House Events for Interested Students and Families this Fall

Meet Professors and Current Students, Learn about Opportunities, Tour Campus, and Get Instant Admissions Decisions at the Events Interested students and families will have two excellent opportunities to learn more […]

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Blackburn Receives Gift to Amplify Arts Education; Unveils New Visual Arts Gallery Name in Ceremony

Gift Honors Sharon K. Sandfort, mother of Blackburn Trustee J.D. Sandfort Blackburn College has received a financial gift to bolster a wide range of arts education programs, celebrate creative expression […]

Blackburn Pride Celebration

Join us for Blackburn Pride on Saturday, June 17 from 12 pm to 9 pm. The Office of Student Engagement and Campus Activities Board will host the FIRST Blackburn Pride […]

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Blackburn Sets Winter Admissions Open House Event for February

Meet Professors and Current Students, Learn about Opportunities, Tour Campus, and Get Instant Admissions Decisions on February 20 Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois, will host prospective students and their families […]

Dr. Leon Chestang ’59 to Speak at Blackburn’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation

The Distinguished Educator, Author, and Blackburn Graduate will Provide the Keynote Address at the January 17 Event Blackburn College is bringing its annual Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Convocation back […]

Blackburn Announces Resignation of President Mark Biermann; Board of Trustees Appoints Dr. Greg Meyer as Interim President

The Board of Trustees of Blackburn College has accepted the resignation of Dr. Mark Biermann as President of Blackburn College. Biermann will leave his position as President to focus on […]

APPLICATION FOR WINTER BREAK EMPLOYMENT 2022

APPLICATION FOR WINTER BREAK EMPLOYMENT 2022

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Three Faculty Members Honored During Blackburn’s First Investiture Ceremony

Three Blackburn College faculty members were honored at the 2022 Investiture for Endowed Faculty on Thursday, October 13, at Bothwell Auditorium. The first ceremony of its kind at the College, […]

Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation

Watch the event from Bothwell Auditorium Blackburn College is bringing its annual Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Convocation back to campus. The event will be held Tuesday, January 17, 2023, […]

Blackburn Set to Host Fall Open House Events for Interested Students and Families

Interested students and families will have two excellent opportunities to learn more about the college application process as Blackburn College is set to host open house events this fall. The […]

U.S. News & World Report Ranks Blackburn Among the Best Colleges in the Midwest Region

Blackburn also Recognized as a Top Performer for Social Mobility, Performance of Low-Income Students and Commitment to Supporting Military Service Members Blackburn College has again been recognized by U.S. News […]

Blackburn College Shared Governance Policy – January 2022

Diversity Learning Circles – Series

The Diversity Learning Circles program is an interactive topic discussion where participants from diverse backgrounds and experiences can come together to learn from one another. Come join us during your […]

Auditions for the Fall Play!

Interested in collaborating with our fall production? Please join us for auditions on Monday, September 26, in Bothwell Auditorium starting at 6:00PM. Our play – Almost, Maine – will rehearse […]

Retirement Party for Dr. Ren Draya

Join us in celebrating Dr. Ren Draya at Blackburn College’s Demuzio Center in the A.D.R.s on Sunday, September 25, 2022. Breakfast and drinks served from 10am – 12pm. After 30-plus […]

Blackburn Hosts “Give Back” Scholars on Campus for Unique Student Experience

Blackburn College recently hosted a group of students for a unique campus experience through a partnership with Give Back. A nonprofit organization, Give Back supports students who have faced varying […]

Notable Beavers’ Speaker Series – Dale Boyer ’83

The Notable Beavers’ Speaker Series for 2022 will feature Dale Boyer ’83 (Friday, September 23) and Chuck Lyons ’79 (Saturday, September 24). Friday, September 23 Justin and the Magic Stone […]

Blackburn Recognized for ‘Doubling Down’ on Efforts to Strengthen Supports to Students Pursuing Degrees

As colleges and universities across Illinois brought another academic year to a close, the Partnership for College Completion (PCC) today recognized a group of institutional leaders working to eliminate racial […]

Blackburn Earns Fourth Bee Campus Distinction for Dedication to Protecting Pollinators

While pollinator populations have been in decline around the world, Blackburn College has been demonstrating its commitment to enhancing the habitat, spreading awareness, and ensuring these species have what is […]

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$750,000 Gift Received from Estate of Luella Dickhaut

Blackburn received a $750,000 gift from the estate of Luella Dickhaut. The former Carlinville High School math teacher also served as an adjunct professor at the college during the 1980s. […]

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Educational Studies

The emphasis of this major is to provide candidates with professional coursework needed to pursue a career in education-related roles. This major does not lead to teacher licensure.   All areas […]

Political Science

Students will learn how governing institutions work and the skills to be effective in working in them. It includes sound preparation for students planning postgraduate study in law or public […]

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