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Blackburn Competes in Greenville Select Meet
Blackburn Competes in Greenville Select Meet

GREENVILLE, IL — After battling through two weeks of stormy weather, the Blackburn College Track & Field team took full advantage of ideal conditions at the Greenville Select Meet on Saturday.

Track & Field Opens Outdoor Season
Track & Field Opens Outdoor Season

Decatur, IL – The Blackburn College Track & Field team opened its outdoor season at the Millikin Big Blue Alumni Invite on Saturday

Blackburn Track & Field Sets Multiple School Records at SLIAC Indoor Championships
Blackburn Track & Field Sets Multiple School Records at SLIAC Indoor Championships

Elsah, IL – The Blackburn College Track & Field team made an impact at the 2025 SLIAC Indoor Championships on Saturday, setting multiple school records and achieving personal bests.

Jim Green Invite
Jim Green Invite

JACKSONVILLE, IL. – Feb. 8, 2025 – The Blackburn College Track & Field team continued its indoor season at the Jim Green Invite, hosted by Illinois College, with multiple school records, personal bests, and strong performances.

Leemon, McNeil Named Athletes of the Week
Leemon

CARLINVILLE, IL- Senior Olivia Leemon and freshman Byron McNeil earned Blackburn Athletes of the Week.

Principia Relays Day 2
Principia Relays Day 2

ELSAH, Ill. – The Blackburn College indoor track & field teams continued their strong start to the weekend on day two of the Principia Relays, setting several new indoor school records and posting multiple personal bests.

Beavers Return to Indoor Season with Strong Performances at Principia Relays
Beavers Return to Indoor Season with Strong Performances at Principia Relays

ELSAH, Ill. – The Blackburn College indoor track & field teams continued their 2025 season at the Principia Relays on Friday, January 31, with many record-breaking performances. The Beavers set multiple indoor school records while several athletes posted personal bests in their events.

Indoor Track & Field Season Starts at First Chance Meet
Indoor Track & Field Season Starts at First Chance Meet

BLOOMINGTON, IL -- The 2024-25 Blackburn College Indoor Track & Field season began Saturday at the Illinois Wesleyan University First Chance Meet. 

57 Student-Athletes Named to Dean's List
57 Student-Athletes Named to Dean's List

CARLINVILLE, IL -- Blackburn College has announced their Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 Dean's List which featured 57 student-athletes who earned the honor. 24 athletes were named to both lists. 

Blackburn Athletics Announces Hall of Fame Induction Class of 2024
Blackburn Athletics Announces Hall of Fame Induction Class of 2024

CARLINVILLE, IL -- Blackburn College and Blackburn Athletics have announced the Blackburn College Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Class of 2024. The individuals selected include former student-athletes Justin Cryder, Sierra Shipley, Jon Tipton, former men's basketball coach Ira Zeff, and the 1997-98 Women's Basketbal team. 

Blackburn Earns 13 Winter and Spring SLIAC All Academic Team Honors
Blackburn Earns 13 Winter and Spring SLIAC All Academic Team Honors

ST. LOUIS, MO -- Blackburn College earned 13 Winter and Spring St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference All-Academic Team honors 

Noah Daum Named Blackburn Cross Country and Track & Field Coach
Noah Daum Named Blackburn Cross Country and Track & Field Coach

CARLINVILLE, IL – Blackburn College has selected Noah Daum as the new Head Cross Country and Track & Field Coach. 

2024 Athletics Hall of Fame Nomination Process Now Open
2024 Athletics Hall of Fame Nomination Process Now Open

CARLINVILLE, IL - Blackburn College Athletics has begun the nomination process for the 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Class. 

Blackburn Athletics Highlight the 2023-24 Season with Beaver Awards
Blackburn Athletics Highlight the 2023-24 Season with Beaver Awards

CARLINVILLE, IL – Blackburn College Athletes hosted the Annual Beaver Awards, a celebration of the teams and student athletes over the past year and saw many student-athletes receive recognition.

Track and Field Competes at SLIAC Outdoor Championships
Track and Field Competes at SLIAC Outdoor Championships

CARLINVILLE, IL – The Blackburn College Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Teams competed in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Outdoor Championships and came away with two school records. 

Blackburn Athletics Inducts Inaugural Class into Chi Alpha Sigma
Blackburn Athletics Inducts Inaugural Class into Chi Alpha Sigma

CARLINVILLE, IL -- Blackburn College Athletics inducted 22 student athletes as part of their inaugural class into the Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society on Thursday, April 4.