Blackburn College in Carlinville will host high school students and their families for an open house on Monday, Feb. 21. The event is an opportunity for prospective students to find out what life is like at Blackburn College, explore academic and athletic interests, and learn about campus activities. Participants will also witness first-hand Blackburn’s unique approach to education as the only student-managed work program in the nation and discover how graduates can get a four-year head start on their careers.

Students and their families who attend will tour the 80-acre campus, make perso...