Blackburn College (Illinois)
Private college in Carlinville, Illinois, U.S. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Blackburn College is a private college in Carlinville, Illinois. It was established in 1837 and named for Gideon Blackburn. The college is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA).
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Former names | Blackburn Theological Seminary (1837–1869) Blackburn University (1869–1918) |
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Type | Private college |
Established | 1837; 187 years ago (1837) |
Religious affiliation | Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) |
President | Gregory J. Meyer [1] |
Administrative staff | 51 |
Students | 382 (Fall 2022)[2] |
Location | , , United States 39.288°N 89.872°W / 39.288; -89.872 |
Campus | Small town |
Nickname | Beavers |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – SLIAC |
Mascot | Barney the Beaver and Buzz the Athletic Beaver |
Website | www |
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Blackburn is a federally recognized work college[3] with a student-managed work program, enabling students to gain leadership experience as they manage other students. All resident students are required to work, but the program is optional for commuters. Each student who works receives a tuition discount for the hours they work.