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Student Work Program INTRODUCTION These are the principal guidelines by which the Work Program functions and cannot be superseded by any other guidelines.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

Institutional Advancement Manager

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for an Institutional Advancement Manager. Blackburn College is looking for a […]

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 […]

Snack Bar – Assistant Manager (Internal Only)

One Opening | Fall 2023 Leadership position opened internally  Job Description The Assistant Manager will do all the requirements of a Crew Head, along with assisting in dealing with write-ups/customer […]

International Student Forms

First Time International Student Admission Checklist Transfer International Student Admissions Checklist Affidavit of Financial Support International Financial Statement International Student Agreement Transfer Student Release Form

Student Leadership

While there are 10 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Snack Bar – Crew Head (Internal Only)

Three Openings | Fall 2023 Leadership positions opened internally Job Description Crew Head’s will be responsible to lead each shift they are on: taking orders, acting as an expediter- making […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

HVAC – Crew Head (Internal Only)

Spring 2024 Leadership positions opened internally Campus Maintenance provides the Blackburn community with general maintenance of campus buildings; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning maintenance; maintenance of campus utilities such as […]

Utilities – Crew Head (Internal Only)

Leadership positions opened internally Campus Maintenance provides the Blackburn community with general maintenance of campus buildings; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning maintenance; maintenance of campus utilities such as water and […]

Grounds – Crew Head (Internal Only)

Leadership positions opened internally Campus Maintenance provides the Blackburn community with general maintenance of campus buildings; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning maintenance; maintenance of campus utilities such as water and […]

Carpentry – Crew Head (Internal Only)

Leadership positions opened internally Campus Maintenance provides the Blackburn community with general maintenance of campus buildings; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning maintenance; maintenance of campus utilities such as water and […]

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 […]

International Business Students Participate in Virtual X-Culture Competition

Students from Blackburn College’s International Business class had the opportunity to connect with and virtually collaborate with students from around the world to solve real international business problems this semester. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Provost

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a one-of-a-kind student-managed work program in Carlinville, Illinois, invites nominations and applications for an outstanding leader as its next Provost. The […]

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, […]

Campus Services – Crew Head (Internal Only)

One Opening | Fall 2023 Leadership positions opened internally Job Description Each crew head is assigned a crew of 4-6 workers and a building(s) or area to clean. Also Crew […]

Blackburn College Student Handbook B-Book 2022-2023

Blackburn College Student Handbook B-Book 2022-2023

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 […]

General Managers Lobbying in Washington DC

General Managers Lobbying in Washington DC

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 […]

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 […]

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL seeks applications for the position of Athletic Trainer. The successful candidate will be […]

Assistant Volleyball Coach

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL seeks applications for the position of Assistant Volleyball Coach. This position is a […]

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 […]

College Registrar

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college and one of the nine federally recognized work colleges located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for a Registrar. Blackburn College was founded […]

International Application

Apply as a first-year student to spend four years on campus earning an undergraduate degree or apply as a transfer student to finish your degree at Blackburn College. Online Form […]

Registration Assistant

One Opening | Fall 2023 Work in the Office of the Registrar and Records Office as a Registration Assistant. Job Description Assists with the development of the Time Schedule of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

First-Time International Student Admission Checklist

Transfer International Student Admission Checklist

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 […]

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 […]

Resident Director of Campus Safety and Wellness

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for a Resident Director (RD) of Campus Safety and Wellness. The […]

Tenure-Track Professor of Art

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 […]

Professor of Biology/Zoology/Physiology (Tenure-Track)

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 […]

International Financial Statement Form

International Student Agreement

Blackburn College International Business Class XCulture Class 2022

Blackburn business students posing with their X-Culture certificate.

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity International, Inc. (“Habitat”), a Georgia nonprofit corporation, is an ecumenical Christian Housing organization that seeks to eliminate poverty housing from the world and to make decent shelter […]

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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 […]

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, […]

Sport Management (4)

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Admissions – General Worker

One Position | Fall 2023 This position reports to the Admissions Office Manager with a specific focus on increasing the number of prospective students to be recruited. Job Description Duties […]

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

Portrait of Mihkyelle Cooper.

Books Dickens

Close up of Charles Dicken’s books on a shelf at the Lumpkin Library.

Ecology Books

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Incas Peru Books

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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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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Tenure Track Professor in Teacher Education/Special Education

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for a Professor of Special Education to begin August 2024. The […]

Visiting Professor of Special Education for Teacher Licensure

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for a variety of positions to meet the growing needs of […]

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. […]

Study Abroad

There is no substitute for living and learning in a completely new environment. Studying abroad is an invaluable experience for students who seek to earn academic credit while learning about […]

Psi Chi

Psi Chi is an international honor society whose purpose shall be to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of the individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Student Job Posting Request

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Library Resources

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Study Abroad Application Deadline

Applications to study abroad during the 2023-24 academic year (fall 2023 or spring 2024) are due the Office of International Programs no later than Jan. 13, 2023. For more information […]

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 […]

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 […]

Dr. Margaret Lawler Named Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Blackburn College has named Dr. Margaret Lawler as Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This newly reimagined and expanded role will be a key member of the President’s leadership […]

Blackburn Celebrates New Inductees into National Honors Societies

During a ceremony held on November 9, Blackburn College inducted its newest members in the College’s honors society chapters. This year, 14 Blackburn students were recognized for their exceptional achievements […]

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 […]

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 – 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Holistic Success Coaching

College presents many new challenges for students to navigate. It’s very common for students to need a little help navigating those challenges! Holistic Success Coaching can help you build essential […]

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 […]

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! Throughout your college search and application process, […]

Equity Center Student Assistant – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Spring 2024 The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion to ensure that every student has equal access to programs, activities, and services offered […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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Portrait of Karlee Herman.

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Blackburn College – Student Handbook (2022-2023) – rev. Feb 20, 2023

Blackburn College – Student Handbook (2023-2024)

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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 […]

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 […]

Institutional Review Board

WHY DOES THE BLACKBURN COLLEGE INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD (IRB) EXIST? The IRB exists as a safeguard to promote ethical and responsible treatment of human subjects/participants in research. Blackburn College and […]

Blackburn Scholarship Calculator

We pride ourselves on making an exceptional education accessible and affordable. Simply share your GPA and residency status in the calculator below to see if you may be eligible for […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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, […]

Early Childhood Workforce Program

The Current Workforce Early Childhood Degree Program is designed for people employed in the early childhood field to receive academic training, financial resources, a supportive learning community, and a connection […]

Career Services Assistant

Spring 2024 Job Description Duties include: Qualifications To Apply If you’re interested in this opening, you will need: Applications are due no later than Thursday, December 6 at 5:00 pm. […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Student Activities Coordinator

One Opening | Fall 2023 Student Activities Coordinators are expected to assist with the planning, marketing, and implementation of programs hosted by the Office of Student Activities. Job Description Duties […]

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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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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Blackburn Welcomes Dr. Michael Cummings as Chief Diversity Officer and Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Blackburn College has appointed Dr. Michael Cummings as the institution’s new Chief Diversity Officer, Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, and Title IX Coordinator. In this senior leadership […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

$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 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 […]

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 […]

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 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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Educational Studies – Paraprofessional Track

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 […]

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 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 […]

Study Abroad Info Night

Ever wanted to study abroad? Now is your chance to get all the details! Where can you go? How will studying abroad fit into your coursework at Blackburn? How much […]

Minute To Win It — This Friday!

Join the campus activities board this Friday, January 20th, at 7:00 pm, in the Jaenke Alumni Center Lobby for an exciting night of Minute To Win It! Minute to Win […]

Art

Small class sizes and one-on-one teaching allows dedicated instructors to work alongside their students to maximize their education. There is a focus on strong foundation courses that are essential to […]

Spanish

A second language is a lifelong skill that improves job prospects, increases salary, allows you to make new connections, and enhances quality of life. Spanish is the official language of […]

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. […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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 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 […]

Jazz Concert – Adaron (Pops) Jackson Trio

A Jazz Concert featuring the Adaron (Pops) Jackson Trio will help kick off the new year on Friday, January 13, 2023 at 7:00 pm in Bothwell Auditorium. An educator, musician […]

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, […]

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Department of Music & Theatre Presents Wide-Ranging Guest Artist Series

Series Features Free Performances for the Community and Professional-Level Workshops for Blackburn Students The Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre announced that it will host its first annual Guest […]

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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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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