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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, […]

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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 […]

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Student Work Program INTRODUCTION These are the principal guidelines by which the Work Program functions and cannot be superseded by any other guidelines.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

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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 […]

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Spring Break Positions

Spring Break Positions are available in a number of departments on campus and are listed below Break work will begin Saturday, March 9 – Sunday, March 17. Spring Break pay […]

Transfer International Student Admission Checklist

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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 […]

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 […]

Academic Calendar

2023-2024 Academic Year Find it on Blackburn’s event calendar or download it as PDF. Fall Semester 2023 Tuesday, August 1 On or before move-in day — tuition, room, board and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

Double Instruction Period

Blackburn College’s Double Instruction Period Schedule December 6 – December 9, 2023 All Double Instruction Periods are scheduled for the regular classroom. All final grades are due by 1:00 pm on […]

Blackburn College – Presidential Prospectus – October 2023

IDEAs Challenge

The IDEAs (Inclusion/Diversity/Equity/Anti-Racism) Challenge is intended to spur reflection and discussion around issues of inclusion, diversity, and equity and to promote anti-racism on the Blackburn College campus. The Challenge was initiated and funded by […]

Double Instruction Period

Double Instruction Period (DIPs) Schedule Spring 2024 (pdf)     If your class meets on . . . Your final class meeting is At this time Monday @ 8:00 a.m. […]

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Double Instruction Period

Double Instruction Period (DIPs) Schedule Spring 2023 (pdf)     If your class meets on . . . Your final class meeting is At this time Monday @ 8:00 a.m. […]

Music and Theatre Department Announces Spring Performance Season

As the frosty air blankets the region, the Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre is pleased to look towards the next season and announce its Spring Performance Schedule. From […]

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 […]

LD 225 Class to Host 3rd Annual Blackburn College Springfest

Join us for Springfest on April 27, 2024. Small activities, crafts, yard games, cash bar, and sand volleyball will be available between 10 am to 4 pm in various locations […]

Department of Music and Theatre to Present Spring Musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”

The Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre will present their spring musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” in Bothwell Auditorium on Friday, March 31 at 7 pm, Saturday, […]

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 […]

Blackburn College – 154th Commencement Prgoram – Class of 2023

Blackburn STI Testing Clinic

MCPHD will be on campus, Monday, April 15 from 11 am until 1 pm for STI testing. The test will include gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis. There are free […]

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 […]

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 […]

First-Time International Student Admission Checklist

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WIN USA – March 2023

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

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 […]

Blackburn Music & Theatre Department Presents “Almost, Maine”

Production Runs September 29 Through October 1 The Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre will present their fall production “Almost, Maine” in Bothwell Auditorium on Friday, September 29 and […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

“Songs of Cole Porter” Performance Event

The Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre will perform their spring musical “Songs of Cole Porter” in Bothwell Auditorium on Friday, April 29th at 7pm, Saturday, April 30th at […]

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 […]

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 Team InductionsTeams must […]

Room Draw

Room Draw is coming!  April 12 starting at 5:30 pm in DCC lobby.  Time slots are in 10 minute increments based on your standing and what room you will be trying […]

Outdoor Adventure: Pere Marquette Trip

The Office of Student Engagement will take students on an outdoor adventure trip (weekend camping) to Pere Marquette State Park, located in Grafton, IL, on Friday, March 31st-Sunday, April 2nd. […]

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, […]

Title IX Coordinator Bootcamp 2022

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 […]

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CARES Act & Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF)

On March 27, Congress approved the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security CARES Act. The CARES Act Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students is federal legislation which provides funding to […]

BSU Trip to Civil Rights Museum

BSU is organizing a trip to the Civil Rights Museum in April. Students will depart campus Friday, April 7, and return on Sunday, April 9. You can sign up to […]

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 […]

Class of 2024 – Senior Send-Off

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

International Student Agreement

$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. […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Create Your Own LUCKY CHARMS — DIY Charm Bracelets with CAB

Join the Campus Activities Board Friday, March 1 in DCC from 7:00 – 9:00 pm for DIY Charm Bracelets! Create your own Lucky Charms for March. Don’t forget your CAB […]

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Humanities Salon

Historically, a Salon was a gathering of people who came together to exchange and discuss intellectual and artistic ideas of the day. Fancy attire was worn, and tea and cakes […]

Humanities Salon

Historically, a Salon was a gathering of people who came together to exchange and discuss intellectual and artistic ideas of the day. Fancy attire was worn, and tea and cakes […]

Humanities Salon

Historically, a Salon was a gathering of people who came together to exchange and discuss intellectual and artistic ideas of the day. Fancy attire was worn, and tea and cakes […]

Humanities Salon

Historically, a Salon was a gathering of people who came together to exchange and discuss intellectual and artistic ideas of the day. Fancy attire was worn, and tea and cakes […]

Humanities Salon

Historically, a Salon was a gathering of people who came together to exchange and discuss intellectual and artistic ideas of the day. Fancy attire was worn, and tea and cakes […]

Humanities Salon

Historically, a Salon was a gathering of people who came together to exchange and discuss intellectual and artistic ideas of the day. Fancy attire was worn, and tea and cakes […]

Humanities Salon

Historically, a Salon was a gathering of people who came together to exchange and discuss intellectual and artistic ideas of the day. Fancy attire was worn, and tea and cakes […]

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Blackburn Choir to Perform at Carnegie Hall in June

Spring Concert on April 16 to Preview Selections Choir will Sing at World-Famous Venue The Blackburn College Choir will present its final performance of the season, a spring choir concert, […]

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 […]

“Almost, Maine” – Theatrical Production

The Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre will present their fall production “Almost, Maine” in Bothwell Auditorium on Friday, September 29, and Saturday, September 30, at 7 pm. A […]

“Almost, Maine” – Theatrical Production

The Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre will present their fall production “Almost, Maine” in Bothwell Auditorium on Friday, September 29, and Saturday, September 30, at 7 pm. A […]

“Almost, Maine” – Theatrical Production

The Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre will present their fall production “Almost, Maine” in Bothwell Auditorium on Friday, September 29, and Saturday, September 30, at 7 pm. A […]

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 […]

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You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Spring Musical)

Please email theatre@blackburn.edu for ticket information.   Directed by Dr. Collin Vorbeck Music Direction by Dr. Joseph Welch   CANCELLED -Friday, March 31 – 7:00 pm. Due to the severe […]

You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Spring Musical)

Please email theatre@blackburn.edu for ticket information.   Directed by Dr. Collin Vorbeck Music Direction by Dr. Joseph Welch   CANCELLED -Friday, March 31 – 7:00 pm. Due to the severe […]

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Illinois Epilepsy Support Resources Fair

Hosted by Blackburn & Beyond Illinois Epilepsy Support Resources Fair Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Auxiliary Dining Room, DCC Join us as we discuss the services that Illinois Epilepsy Support and […]

Faculty/Staff vs Students Dodgeball Tournament

The Residence Hall Association (RHA) will be hosting a Faculty/Staff vs Student Dodgeball Tournament on study day, Thursday May 2, from 1:00-3:00 PM in Dawes. Please sign up with your […]

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 […]

Residency Exemption Form

Campus Residence Policy Blackburn College recognizes the importance of the college residential experience as part of overall student learning and development. The College is therefore committed to providing students the […]

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 […]

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 […]

Blackburn Easter Egg Hunt

Join us on March 23, at 2 p.m., to participate in the Blackburn Easter Egg Hunt! The event will take place at the gazebo (near the library), where bags will […]

Spring Fest

Spring Fest is set for April 22nd, 2023. The LD225 Class is putting together the 2nd annual Spring Fest set for April 22, 2023 from 12p.m. -5p.m. There will be […]

What Were You Wearing

What Were You Wearing? At colleges and universities around the country, it has been reported that two-thirds of college students experience sexual harassment. Studies have also found approximately 26% of all female undergraduate […]

Withdrawal Process, Refund and Return of Title IV Financial Aid

WITHDRAWAL Students seeking to withdraw from the college must complete an Application to Withdraw Form. Forms are available in the Dean of Students’ Office (DCC Building – Student Life Office) […]

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 […]

Satisfactory Academic Progress and Attendance Policy

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) POLICY FOR FINANCIAL AID Federal regulations require the college to establish and implement a policy to measure if an aid applicant is making satisfactory academic progress […]

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 […]

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DIPS December 2022

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Blackburn Humanities Salon

Historically, a Salon was a gathering of people who came together to exchange and discuss intellectual and artistic ideas of the day. Fancy attire was worn and tea and cakes […]

Blackburn Humanities Salon

Historically, a Salon was a gathering of people who came together to exchange and discuss intellectual and artistic ideas of the day. Fancy attire was worn and tea and cakes […]

Blackburn Humanities Salon

Historically, a Salon was a gathering of people who came together to exchange and discuss intellectual and artistic ideas of the day. Fancy attire was worn and tea and cakes […]

Blackburn Humanities Salon

Historically, a Salon was a gathering of people who came together to exchange and discuss intellectual and artistic ideas of the day. Fancy attire was worn and tea and cakes […]

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 […]

Blackburn STI Testing Clinic

MCPHD will be on campus, Friday, February 23 from 11am until 1pm for STI testing. The test will include Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis. These are free tests and […]

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Blackburn Grounds Supervisor discussing the 2022 Beautification Day’s plans with the volunteers.

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 […]

Grants

Grants are gifts from federal, state, and/or college funds based on financial need. Everything starts with filing the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA). To file your FAFSA, please visit studentaid.gov. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Hope for Humanization: A Conversation on Social Justice & Second Chances

Blackburn College will host Dr. Larry D. Terry II, a distinguished criminal and restorative justice scholar, author and leader. Currently Vice President for Outreach at Penn State University, Terry will […]

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Blackburn Intramural Gaming League (IGL)

Blackburn Intramural Gaming League (IGL) is looking for new participants! Are you interested in playing video games with friends as an extracurricular activity? Looking for a fun environment to compete […]

Blackburn Intramural Gaming League (IGL)

Blackburn Intramural Gaming League (IGL) is looking for new participants! Are you interested in playing video games with friends as an extracurricular activity? Looking for a fun environment to compete […]

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Blackburn Volleyball student-athlete tapping the ball into the adversary team’s zone.

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Portrait of Jody Sturgeon.

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Blackburn student, Tim Conner, performing on stage at the Bothwell Auditorium. Blackburn Music professor, Joseph Welch, can be seen in the background playing the piano.

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Blackburn Alumni, Caleb Rieger ’21 and Dade Bradley ’23, inspecting a beebox on campus.

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Portrait of Jody Sturgeon, Dean of Work.

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Portrait of Margaret Lawler.

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Group of Blackburn students playing Sand Volleyball at Graham-North’s Patio.

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Blackburn staff members serving a milkshake to a student during Milkshake Monday.

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Two Campus Maintenance workers wraking the grounds near Ludlum Hall.

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Two Blackburn Grounds student workers building a sidewalk near Butler Hall.

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Blackburn student going through a water slide as two other students stare at her in the background.

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Portrait of Nancy Roberts.

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Three volunteers standing next to the Blackburn College sign on the 2022 Beautification Day.

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Women’s Soccer player, Libby Adams, races an opposing player to the ball

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Blackburn student, Jade Novak, pouring a solution for a high school student during the 2023 Science Day.

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Blackburn students waiting to receive their degrees at the 2022 Commencement.

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Blackburn student, Megan Eckelberry performing at the Bothwell Auditorium.

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Education major students demonstrating their teaching skills by talking to a classroom full of children.

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Community Invited to Homecoming Weekend Festivities, September 29 Through October 1

Blackburn College invites the community to celebrate its 2023 Homecoming & Family Weekend beginning September 29. This year’s beach-themed “Weekend at Barney’s” – named for Blackburn’s beloved beaver – will […]

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Homecoming & Family Weekend

Join Us September 29 – October 1 A Weekend at Barney’s If you can allow your mind to transport yourself to a fictional Blackburn Beach with mild temperatures, sugar-white beaches, […]

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 […]

Pizza and Pride Luncheon

Pizza and Pride! June is Pride Awareness Month. Students, faculty and staff are celebrating with a Pizza and Pride Luncheon on Wednesday, June 15, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in […]

Project 1837 Celebration

Let’s celebrate the one-year journey goal of running or walking your way to 1,837 miles! Join us to celebrate your accomplishments, your challenges, and make some new friends in the […]

Save the Date – FAFSA

Do the FAFSA! The earlier the better. The 2023-2024 FAFSA opens on October 1, 2022. Contact the Financial Aid office with any questions.

Flu Shot Clinic

Blackburn College Outreach Flu Shot Clinic November 1, 2022 8:00AM – 12:00PM Bothwell Auditorium Macoupin County Public Health Department (MCPHD) is returning to Blackburn again this year to provide flu […]

Senior Banquet

Register by May 1 Please find more information on our Graduation Information page

Homecoming Weekend 2023

Save the date for September 29 – October 1, 2023 Find more information about Homecoming & Family Weekend and register for events: Homecoming & Family Weekend

Blackburn C.A.M.P. Committee Faculty & Staff Tailgate

Faculty and Staff: come show your support at the inaugural tailgate of the season on Dec. 2nd. Tailgating at DCC starts at 12pm. We will then be attending the Basketball […]

BUZZ’S HIDEOUT GRAND OPENING!!

Join Student Life and Fresh Ideas to celebrate the grand opening of Buzz’s Hideout, Blackburn’s NEW gaming room located inside DCC. The ribbon cutting will kick off the party at […]

Diversity & Inclusion Basketball Game

Athletics & the Black Student Union are partnering to celebrate Black History Month on February 1. The Blackburn Beavers take on Mississippi University for Women, at 5:30 pm and 7:30 […]

Diversity & Inclusion Game – Blackburn vs MUW

The Athletics Department & the Black Student Union are partnering to celebrate Black History Month Thursday, February 1. Join us in historic Dawes Gymnasium to watch both women’s and men’s […]

Blackburn Adds Men’s and Women’s Track Athletic Programs for the 2022-2023 Season

Blackburn College will add two new athletic teams for the upcoming 2022-2023 academic year. Men’s and women’s track will join Blackburn’s 11 other NCAA Division III sports programs, providing students […]

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 […]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 is a federal law that gives students certain rights with respect to their education records.  BLACKBURN COLLEGE FERPA POLICY I. […]

Confirm Your Enrollment

Welcome to the Beaver Nation! Congratulations on your acceptance to Blackburn! We are confident that you will be an essential part of our intentional and inclusive community of thoughtful leaders, […]

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. – […]

What Were You Wearing – Exhibit

April 2023 is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. At colleges and universities around the country, it has been reported that two-thirds of college students experience sexual harassment. Studies have also found […]

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, […]

Best Buddies – Library Fun Night

Join us in Lumpkin Library on Wednesday April 3 at 7 pm for the very first Best Buddies event! Come learn about best buddies and have some fun. We will […]

Improv Masterclass with JT Nagle

On Friday, April 5, at 7:00 pm, Bothwell Auditorium will host an Improv Masterclass. The event will feature JT Nagle, a professional actor, improviser, and director from Chicago, Illinois. The […]

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 […]

Blackburn Student Art Sale

The Ceramics Department is hosting another Blackburn Student Art Sale on Tuesday, April 23 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Not only will students from our ceramics class be selling […]

Resident Hall Association Car Wash

The Residence Hall Association (RHA) will be hosting its First Annual Car Wash from 12-4 pm on Sunday, April 28 in the DCC parking lot. This is open to all […]

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 […]

Graduation

May 10-11, 2024 Greetings, Class of 2024! This is the place to find helpful information for Blackburn’s graduation weekend ceremonies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Shawna […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

Blackburn Among 13 Colleges to Receive $3.275 Million to Tackle Student Mental Health

First phase planning and capacity grant designed as a precursor to a total of $8.5 million toward students’ well-being To address what the U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recognizes as […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Spectrum Drag Show

Please join us on Friday, April 21st at 7pm for light refreshments and a cocktail before the Spectrum Drag Show kicks off at 8 pm in Bothwell Auditorium. The Drag […]

Renowned Criminal & Restorative Justice Advocate Dr. Larry D. Terry II to Speak at Blackburn

Event is Part of the Kathleen J. Eberle Social Science Lecture Series Blackburn College will host Dr. Larry D. Terry II, a distinguished criminal and restorative justice scholar, author and […]

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 […]

Resident Assistant

Two Openings | Fall 2023 RAs serve as educators, mentors, and administrators for the Blackburn College community. Resident Assistants are assigned to a floor or a wing in a building, […]

Resident Assistant – Stoddard

Two Openings | Fall 2023 RAs serve as educators, mentors, and administrators for the Blackburn College community. Resident Assistants are assigned to a floor or a wing in a building, […]

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 […]

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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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Creative Writing

This intimate and innovative creative writing program combines imagination, practical skills, and professional savvy to empower writers to share their creative vision with the world. Potential Career Paths Include: Editor […]

Blackburn College Diversity Committee August 31 2022 Agenda

Blackburn College Diversity Committee August 31 2022 Agenda

Humanities Salon: Showers and Flowers

Blackburn’s Humanities Salon is held on the first Thursday of every month is open to all students, faculty, and staff to: share and discuss an original work of art; share […]

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Blackburn Bee Program Shares New Observation Hive

Built by Students, the Project Allows for Expanded Pollinator Education Opportunities in a more Accessible Environment The Blackburn College Bee Program continues to expand its environmental impact on the sprawling […]

LGBTQ Jeopardy

Please join Spectrum club for their first annual charity fundraiser this Thursday night from 6-7pm in Woodson 100A+C for an enlightening, friendly game of Jeopardy! Come in teams of up […]

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 […]

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 […]

Outdoor Adventures April 2022

Two Blackburn students, Lexi Hoffman and Dade Bradley, aboard a raft while on a trip to a lake.

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Blackburn President Greg Meyer, Trustee Jen Shelby, Deputy IL Governor Andy Manar, and Baseball Coach Mike Neal break ground of the new practice facility with shovels.

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Winning Together

Campaign Kickoff & Groundbreaking Join us Friday, April 28 at 3:30 pm for the Winning Together Campaign Kick-off & Groundbreaking Event. Please RSVP by completing the form below or calling […]

Admissions Counselor

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 position of traveling Admissions Counselor. Candidates must be […]

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

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% […]

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 […]

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 […]

B-Club Trivia Night

The Blackburn College Athletic Boosters (B Club) is hosting a Trivia Fundraiser on Saturday, April 29, 2023 in Woodson Hall on the campus of Blackburn College. • Doors will open […]

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Senior Art Show

Seniors Samuel Sumrow, Amaris Charland, and Elliott Wines will display their Senior Seminar artwork on April 26th, 4:00 – 6:30 pm in the Visual Arts Center Gallery. Refreshments are included.

Spectrum Final Meeting

Spectrum is holding our final meeting this Thursday, April 27th starting at 5:30 p.m. in Lumpkin 120. We will have various pastas and breadsticks from Reno’s. Even if you have […]

ALUMNI EVENT: B-Club Trivia Night

The Blackburn College Athletic Boosters (B Club) is hosting a Trivia Fundraiser on Saturday, April 20, 2024 in Woodson Hall on the campus of Blackburn College. • Doors will open […]

Beautification Day 2024

The Blackburn College Alumni Board is in its fourth year of sponsoring Beautifcation Day. Read more about this unique on-campus event. We hope you will Come Back Home on Saturday, […]

Spring Semi-Formal

Mark your calendars: The Campus Activities Board is excited to present the Spring Semi-Formal on Saturday, April 27, from 8:00 – 11:00 pm in DCC. Dance the Night Away in […]

Science Day 2024

Science Day is a day filled with demonstrations in the Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, and Computer Science departments. On April 5, 2024, students from surrounding high schools will be coming […]

Bleach Dyeing with Style and Fashion Club

Come join Style and Fashion Club in DCC on Wednesday, April 3 at 7 PM for bleach dyeing! A selection of some assorted clothes will be available to bleach dye, […]

Autism Acceptance Presentation

Taylor Sweating, from Springfield, will give an autism acceptance presentation on Monday, April 15, from 4-5 pm in Bothwell Auditorium. Sweating will discuss what it is like to live with […]

Jackbox Game Night with CAB

Join the Campus Activities Board on Saturday, April 13, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Jaenke Alumni Center for a Jackbox Game Night. Don’t forget your CAB Card!

Celebrate Finals Week With Best Buddies

Join us at Lumpkin Library Friday, April 26 at 5pm for an end-of-semester pizza party! Enjoy some pizza, games, and connecting with your peers before finals week.

Computer Science Department Senior Seminar

Have an interest in some student led projects related to Computer Science? Come out to watch our seniors of the Computer Science Department present their seminars this Friday, April 26, […]

Sustainability Club Pizza Party

Open to all students! Come enjoy pizza and learn about Sustainability Club! Find out about meetings, events, and ways you can help around campus. Tuesday, November 1st at 7:00pm in […]

S’mores and Super Smash

Join the Campus Activities Board Friday, September 1st from 7:00 – 9:00 pm in Jaenke Alumni Center to make S’mores and play Super Smash Bros! Don’t forget to bring your […]

Last Trivia Tuesday with CAB

Join the Campus Activities Board for Trivia Tuesday in DCC at 6 pm TONIGHT! This is the LAST Trivia Tuesday of the semester. Blackburn students and staff created tonight’s games! […]

Blackburn College – Veterans Convocation 2019 – website

The Presentation of the Colors provided by the American Legion Post at the 2019 Blackburn College Veterans Day Convocation

Student Senate Elections

Voting for first-year and at-large representatives will take place between 8am- Midnight on Thursday, September 15.

Graham Hall Video Game Trivia

Come put your video game knowledge against others in a team or free-for-all trivia battle in Graham Parlor at 8 pm on Tuesday, February 28th.

The Blackburn Fund

The Blackburn Fund is our cornerstone giving program. Gifts made to this fund enable us to adapt to changing circumstances by putting funds where they are most needed. This fund […]

Featured Opportunities

Micro-Internships Micro-Internships are short-term, professional assignments that provide you with opportunities to gain experience, while helping companies get more done. Through these assignments, you will learn what it takes to […]

Articulation Agreements

Blackburn College partners with nearby institutions and regional medical centers to enhance educational opportunity. Here is a list of Blackburn’s articulation agreements: Transfer Agreements Pre-Nursing: Blackburn maintains a 2 + […]

Announcement & Event Calendar Request

Submit your announcement request or add an event to the website calendar. The Communique Blackburn’s daily email for students, faculty and staff. Distributed each Monday-Friday at 10 a.m., it is […]

Application for Fundraising Project

Application for Fundraising Project All departments pursuing donations, sponsorship’s, or seeking to raise funds through the sale of goods, services, raffles, or contests must coordinate their efforts through the Office […]

Homecoming in a Box

The fourth edition of Blackburn’s Homecoming in a Box returns for the 2023 Homecoming festivities. Whether you are unable to make it to campus or are traveling to visit for […]

Spanish Tutor

One opening | Fall 2023 Job Description Qualifications Preference will be given to the following.  To Apply Applications are due no later than Tuesday, September 19 at 5:00 pm. Blackburn […]

Employee Handbook

The Blackburn College employee handbook outlines the institution’s policies and procedures for faculty and staff, serving as a valuable resource for new hires and existing employees. Last Update: July 2023

VP of Student Life, Dean of Students, and Title IX Coordinator (Internal Posting)

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a one-of-a-kind student-managed work program in Carlinville, Illinois, invites internal applicants to apply for the VP of Student Life, Dean of […]

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.

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 […]

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Sing Your Song!

We are thrilled you are interested in Blackburn College’s SING YOUR SONG! SING YOUR SONG will take place June 20-24, 2022, from 9am to 3pm in Blackburn College’s beautiful Bothwell […]

Sing Your Song!

We are thrilled you are interested in Blackburn College’s SING YOUR SONG! SING YOUR SONG will take place June 20-24, 2022, from 9am to 3pm in Blackburn College’s beautiful Bothwell […]

Sing Your Song!

We are thrilled you are interested in Blackburn College’s SING YOUR SONG! SING YOUR SONG will take place June 20-24, 2022, from 9am to 3pm in Blackburn College’s beautiful Bothwell […]

Sing Your Song!

We are thrilled you are interested in Blackburn College’s SING YOUR SONG! SING YOUR SONG will take place June 20-24, 2022, from 9am to 3pm in Blackburn College’s beautiful Bothwell […]

Sing Your Song!

We are thrilled you are interested in Blackburn College’s SING YOUR SONG! SING YOUR SONG will take place June 20-24, 2022, from 9am to 3pm in Blackburn College’s beautiful Bothwell […]

BeaverNation Fan Zone

Grab your friends for food, games, and fun at the annual BeaverNation Fan Zone. Check out the inflatables, grab some FREE BC swag, eat from the snack buffet, and so […]

Student Teachers Meeting for SP23

From 5:30 to 6:30 pm on December 12 in the Claire Jaenke Alumni Center, SP 23 Student Teachers, Cooperating Teachers, College Supervisors, Dr. Cindy Rice, Department Chair, and Ms. Lori […]

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Blackburn Bells Return to Campus

Bells are ringing again on the Blackburn College campus. Following an alumni gift, the Blackburn carillon is operational again and an integral part of the Carlinville community has been restored. The gift was also made in honor of professor Roy Graham, a long-tenured Blackburn faculty member who passed earlier this year.

Bookstore “Peep” Show Competition

The Blackburn Bookstore Peep Show returns for 2023 and we invite your department or club to join in the fun. As a work department and/or club, the goal is to […]

Platinum Bingo

Just one more month until Platinum Bingo, hosted by the Campus Activities Board. The time and date has been updated to accommodate more students availability. It will now be Sunday, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Privacy Policy

Protecting your personal information is extremely important to Blackburn College and we want to share our procedures with you. The scope of this Privacy Policy is limited to applicable websites […]

Computer Club – LAN Lounge

LAN Lounge is the computer club organization on campus that works to provide students with the opportunity to interact with the realms of technology, while also majorly connecting individuals through […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Brianna Milich

Brianna shares how the support she received at Blackburn helped realize her dream. I am really passionate about the use of a growth mindset rather than a fixed one. My […]

Spring Choir Concert

In anticipation of their departure to perform in New York City, the Blackburn College Choir will present its final spring choir concert of the semester, “College Choir in New York […]

Lumpkin Coloring Contest

Join for a chance to win a $25 gift card. Second and third place will receive their choice of their favorite candy bar and bottled soda. Grab a coloring page […]

Blackburn Players – 10-Minute Play Festival

The 10-Minute Play Festival is an annual event by the Blackburn Players, a Blackburn student club. They have 5-6 student directors choose their plays and then spend a month practicing […]

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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Blackburn Choir

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]