Announcements


2025 Group Interviews

February 11-13, 2025 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Student Center 2408


Dress Classifications

The Blackburn Institute utilizes a standard dress classification system to help its community identify appropriate attire for a variety of events. Attire will be noted in all invitations for Blackburn Institute events. This system provides flexibility for personal style, while ensuring a consistent appearance and level of professionalism. Black Tie Optional


Leadership Coaching Testimonials

2023 “The coach opened up a new way of thinking to move through challenges at work and non-work activities. The coach helped me process and navigate difficult professional conations to maintain healthy, working relationships.” Ms. Danielle Blevins (2009 Blackburn Class) “The coach opened up a new way of thinking to move through challenges at work…


Blackburn Premier Award Recipients

Premier Awards winners have a long legacy of excellence at The University of Alabama. Since their inception, there have been 87 recipients among current Blackburn Society members, Advisory Board members, Fellows and students. The names of recipients below appear as they were initially recorded for the award with any additional names (e.g. married or preferred names)…


2022 Blackburn Annual Symposium Opening Keynote Speaker: Dr. Mae Jemison

Born in Decatur, Alabama, Dr. Mae C. Jemison is a Physician, Engineer, former NASA astronaut, and leader of 100 Year Starship non-profit for space exploration. 100 Year Starship (100YSS) is a bold, far reaching nonprofit initiative to assure the capabilities exist for human travel beyond our solar system to another star within the next 100…