Blackburn College, in Carlinville, IL, has announced its Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester. Students named to the Dean’s List must earn a grade point average of 3.6 or higher for the semester.
Sterling, IL, residents Amanda Bass and Beth Brill achieved this recognition.
Founded in 1837, Blackburn College is a four-year, Presbyterian-related, coeducational Liberal Arts College. One of only nine Federally recognized Work Colleges, Blackburn is home to the Nation’s only student-managed Work Program. By combining personalized academics with meaningful work experience and professional skill development, Blackburn prepares students to graduate with more than a degree. Each student contributes to the campus community, while building leadership experience, developing career-ready skills, and graduating with four years of professional experience on their résumé.
Recognized for both excellence and opportunity, Washington Monthly named Blackburn the top-ranked Bachelor’s college in Illinois, and No. 20 Nationally in 2025, citing the College’s performance in alumni earnings, preparation for doctoral study, and service to low-income students.
For 2026, U. S. News & World Report recognized Blackburn among the best colleges in the Midwest, and as a top-10 Regional College in the Midwest for Social Mobility.
