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As we gear up for Homecoming & Family Weekend 2026: A Blackburn Road Trip...Where All Roads Lead Back to Blackburn, we w...
06/02/2026

As we gear up for Homecoming & Family Weekend 2026: A Blackburn Road Trip...Where All Roads Lead Back to Blackburn, we want to know...

🎵 What's your must-have road trip playlist song?
🍟 Favorite road trip snack?
☕ Coffee or energy drinks?
🗺️ GPS or paper map?
👥 Best road trip companion?

Tell us your ultimate road trip essentials in the comments! Bonus points if you share a favorite Blackburn road trip memory.

Blackburn College will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.As the campus quiets for the holiday, w...
05/25/2026

Blackburn College will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

As the campus quiets for the holiday, we pause to remember those who are no longer with us, spend time with the people we care about, and reflect on the meaning of community and service in our own lives.

Campus offices will reopen Tuesday during regular summer hours.

Dear Blackburn Community,I’ve carried your announcements, your traditions, your random paint jobs, and at least 47 layer...
05/20/2026

Dear Blackburn Community,

I’ve carried your announcements, your traditions, your random paint jobs, and at least 47 layers of emotional damage this year.

So yes… I’m taking the summer off. ☀️🪨😎

You can find me floating through break, unbothered, moisturized by salt water.

I'm mentally checked out until Welcome Week.

— The Rock

After a wonderful weekend celebrating the newest graduates of Blackburn College, campus will be closed on Monday, May 18...
05/17/2026

After a wonderful weekend celebrating the newest graduates of Blackburn College, campus will be closed on Monday, May 18 as we reflect on an unforgettable Commencement Weekend. 🎓🦫

We will return to summer campus hours beginning Tuesday, May 19. Administrative offices will be open Monday–Thursday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Congratulations again to the Class of 2026!

To the Class of 2026 of Blackburn College — today you walk across the stage as graduates, but you will forever remain pa...
05/16/2026

To the Class of 2026 of Blackburn College — today you walk across the stage as graduates, but you will forever remain part of the Blackburn family. ❤️🎓

You arrived on campus as students with dreams, questions, and determination. Through hard work, friendships, challenges, late nights, traditions, and unforgettable memories, you have grown into leaders ready to make your mark on the world.

As you turn your tassels and begin this next chapter, know that you are now part of something even bigger — the proud community of Blackburn alumni. No matter where life takes you, Blackburn will always be home.

Congratulations, Class of 2026. We cannot wait to see all that you accomplish. 🦫

As Giving Day comes closer to ending, we want to thank everyone who has supported Blackburn students today.Every gift ma...
05/15/2026

As Giving Day comes closer to ending, we want to thank everyone who has supported Blackburn students today.

Every gift made throughout the day has helped support scholarships, academics, the Work Program, and the experiences that prepare students for their futures.

Stories like Karly’s are possible because of the support of alumni and friends like you.

If you have not yet made your Giving Day gift, there is still time to join us at blackburn.edu/givingdaybefore the day ends.

Thank you for being part of the Blackburn community.

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