Using Less Paper and Water

Using Less Paper Colleges have historically consumed so much paper it seemed like their basic “food.” Trees, the source of almost all modern paper, are a renewable resource; harvested forests […]

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, […]

Writer’s Block

What is the Writer’s Block? The Writer’s Block is an on-campus resource for students who need assistance with writing assignments. Writing assistants will sit down with students for a one-on-one […]

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 […]

Recycling at Blackburn

Recycling what we can no longer use, rather than tossing it into trash, and from there into Illinois landfills, makes an important contribution to environmental sustainability. Recycling is also just […]

Faith

Blackburn College is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and maintains a meditation room on campus that is available for meditation and private prayer for all students regardless of religious […]

Campus Services – General Worker

Multiple Openings | Fall 2023 Keeping all buildings on campus sanitized and appealing for everyone that is on campus. Job Description Essential job functions include: Cleaning academic buildings including cleaning […]

Dr. Samantha Kahl Published in Remote Sensing

In the United States, satellite data often miss key land features. But could using high-resolution images and machine learning methods help create an accurate land cover map? Dr. Samantha Kahl […]

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 […]

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Subedi, M. R., McIntyre, N. E., Kahl, S. S., Cox, R. D., Perry, G., & Song, X. (2024). Ensemble Machine Learning on the Fusion of Sentinel Time Series Imagery with […]

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 […]

Admissions Requirements

At Blackburn College, we take the application process seriously for students as they embark on the next step in their educational journey. When we review your application, we understand that […]

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, […]

What Happens in Vegas, Junior Senior Dance

Please join us on April 22, 2024, from 8-11 PM in Jaenke for a night of music, dancing, and drinks. We ask that you please dress formal/semi-formal. Please be prepared […]

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 […]

Transfer International Student Admission Checklist

All of the following documents and forms are required to be considered for admission to Blackburn College. Students with F-1 visas currently in the US and transferring from another college/university […]

First Time International Student Admission Checklist

All of the following documents and forms are required to be considered for admission to Blackburn College. To allow adequate time to process the admission request and complete the enrollment […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Complaints

Blackburn College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission. The Higher Learning Commission has established a clear distinction between individual grievances and complaints that appear to involve broad institutional practices. […]

Resources

Career Success Planner The Illinois State Board of Education, which adopted a definition of college and career readiness, printed the following description: “although readiness includes being prepared to take credit-bearing […]

Veterans Education Benefits

Blackburn College is proud to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program as well as other federal GI Bill® benefits. If you are an active-duty service member or Veteran, a member of the National […]

International Students

Studying in the US is a big decision and can be a complicated process. Not only is Blackburn College committed to making the admission process as easy as possible for […]

Title IX at Blackburn College

Title IX provides that “no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Campus Security, Emergency Response and Campus Crime Statistics

Blackburn College is committed to ensuring that our students are as free as possible from any threats to their safety or well being. Fortunately, our rural location affords us the […]

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 […]

Giving Day

FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Connie Jorgensen

Family, community, and education—these were driving motivators for the Engelking family including Harold Engelking AA’39, his wife Evelyn, and their daughters Connie and Elana.  Following the death of Harold, Connie […]

Professor of Finance

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for a full-time, in-person, teaching-focused Finance tenure track position in any […]

Professor of Physical Education

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with the only student-managed Work Program in the nation, located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for a full-time, teaching-focused, tenure track position […]

Professor of English

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for a tenure-track Professor of English in the department of English […]

Professor of Biology/Zoology/Animal Physiology 

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for a full-time, teaching-focused, tenure track position in Biology. Qualifications for […]

Professor of Accounting

Blackburn College, a liberal-arts college with a unique, nationally recognized student-managed work program, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Accounting to begin either Spring 2025 (preferred) or Fall of […]

Professor of Criminology/Sociology

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for a tenure-track Professor of Criminology/Sociology in the department of Leadership, […]

Professor of Leadership/Political Science

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for a tenure-track Professor of Leadership/Political Science in the department of […]

Professor of Theatre

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for a creative and collaborative teaching artist for the tenure-track position […]

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.

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Blackburn CompSci Extra Life

Blackburn Computer Science Department is hosting an event for Extra Life, a streaming fundraiser for Children’s Hospitals. The event will take place starting this Friday at 6PM, lasting through Saturday. […]

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The Wicked After Party

Ready to wrap it up in Blackburn style? We’re throwing everything we’ve got at you during The Wicked After Party…food trucks, a photo booth, drinks, and live music! When was […]

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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 […]

Blackburn College – 2024 Benefits Available

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, […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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2022 Student Wellness Details

Anime Movie Night

Calling all anime lovers! Come to the equity center (room 103 in the Demuzio Campus Center) to watch the movie, Your Name, on Friday the 7th at 6pm. Pizza and […]

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, […]

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 […]