Blackburn College has selected Dr. Julie Murray-Jensen as the next President of Blackburn College. She will be on campus beginning January 14, 2019. Dr. Murray-Jensen succeeds Dr. John Comerford, who served as Blackburn President from July 2013-July 2018.

Dr. Murray-Jensen is currently the vice President of Enrollment and External Affairs and Executive Director of the KCC Foundation for Klamath Community College in Klamath Falls, Oregon. During her time there, she spearheaded fundraising and capital campaigns, retained numerous grants for the school, oversaw the school's Small Business Development Center, and focused much time and energy on community education and outreach. She implemented enrollment efforts andstrategies and grew enrollment by 12%. From 2014 to present, Murray-Jensen raised over $6 million in grants, private donations, and public monies to fund the construction and outfitting of a new Work Skills Technology Center.

Dr. Murray-Jensen will be accompanied by her husband, Eric Jensen, and their daughter, Mia and Madeline. Both girls will attend Carlinville Scholls starting in January; Mia in 7th and Madeline in 4th grade.