
CARLINVILLE, IL (May 31, 2022) – Rayanne Thompson of Gillespie, IL graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Blackburn College’s 153rd Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 14, 2022.
Founded in 1837, Blackburn College is a four-year, Presbyterian-related, liberal arts college located in Carlinville, IL. One of ten federally-recognized Work Colleges, Blackburn has the only program in the nation exclusively managed by students. The College provides an opportunity for students to develop essential skills and build a complete resume while earning four-year degrees.