Blackburn College
Blackburn College may refer to: * Blackburn College (Blackburn with Darwen), United Kingdom * Blackburn College (Illinois) Blackburn College is a private college in Carlinville, Illinois. It was established in 1837 and named for the Gideon Blackburn. The college is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). Blackburn is a federally recognized work college with ...

Blackburn College (Blackburn With Darwen)
Blackburn College is a further and higher education college in Blackburn, North West England. History Blackburn College started as Blackburn Technical College, which was established in 1888 by public subscription. It originally specialised in engineering and textiles, later introducing tertiary courses, such as A–levels in 1984. Locations The main campus is located close to Blackburn Town Centre, and consists of several buildings. Development In the 2000s, four phases of construction were announced, as the college aimed to modernise its campus, and increase the range of degrees offered. The first was ''St Paul's Centre'', with IT and sixth form facilities, which was completed in 2007 at a cost of £8.8 million, and was opened in September 2007 by John Sentamu. Construction of this building began in July 2006. ''Phase 2'', the ''University Centre'', was completed in 2009, costing £14 million, and was opened in September 2009, by Labour MP Jack Straw and then Blackburn Rov ...
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