CARLINVILLE, Ill. — Gabriette Rees of Sparta has been named to the Blackburn College Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List must earn a grade point average of 3.6 or higher for the semester. Rees earned this recognition for the Fall 2025 semester.
Founded in 1837, Blackburn College is a four-year, Presbyterian-related, co-educational liberal arts college located in Carlinville, Illinois. One of only ten federally recognized Work Colleges, Blackburn is the only Work Program in the nation managed by students. Balancing academic rigor and experiential learning, each student at Blackburn gains tangible experience and develops critical skills by contributing to their community, all while building a resume and earning their degree. Washington Monthly named Blackburn College the Top Bachelor’s College in Illinois and 20th in the nation for 2025, highlighting the College’s success in alumni earnings performance, student preparation for Ph.D. programs, and leadership in access for low-income students. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Blackburn College as one of the best colleges in the Midwest for 2026 and named it a top 10 performer in social mobility.