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News Releases
Welch Announces Changes to Summer Activities for 2020
After the cancellation of multiple summer events owing to the potential spread of COVID-19, Welch College has cancelled all on-campus youth events and suspended the travel of Welch student representatives, according to David Williford, Vice President for Institutional...
Welch College Class of 2020 Virtual Awards Ceremony Announced
Welch College President Matt Pinson and Provost Matthew McAffee will host a Virtual Awards Ceremony for the Class of 2020 on Thursday, May 14, at 7:00 p.m (CST).This special event will recognize student, faculty, and staff honors typically awarded each year during the...
Welch Sets New Record—Highest Enrollment in 36 Years
Welch College’s total annual enrollment totaled 489 for the 2019-20 academic year, marking the highest enrollment in 36 years, according to Provost Matthew McAffee. “We are thrilled by this headcount and believe it shows we’re gaining significant momentum in...
Message to Welch College Residential Students: Dorm Move-out Appointments
Thank you for your patience and prayers as we have navigated together the uncharted waters of the COVID-19 storm. We are encouraged that President Trump, Tennessee Governor Lee, and other state and local officials are now implementing a phased lifting of “Safer at...
Cockrell to Leave Welch
Welch College officials recently learned from Dr. Jeff Cockrell, Associate Professor of New Testament and Program Coordinator for the M.A. in Theology and Ministry, that he would be resigning from Welch effective May 31 of this year, according to Provost Matthew...
Welch Names Whitney Lute as Women’s Resident Director
Welch College has named Whitney Lute as Women’s Resident Director, according to Dr. Jon Forlines, vice president for Student Services. “We are pleased to announce that Mrs. Lute will be serving in this role,” Forlines said. “We believe she will continue the excellent...
A Letter from President Pinson: What Welch College is Doing to Prepare for the Fall
Dear Students and Parents, This is a time of great uncertainty. Yet we serve a God who is able to do far more abundantly than we could ever ask or think because of His great power which is active in our lives (Eph. 3:20). We’re so excited about the students who are...
A Call for Prayers of Thanksgiving
Dear Friends of Welch, As a way of keeping you updated on the impact of COVID-19 on Welch College, and urging you to pray for Welch, I wanted you to have a copy of the letter I sent the Welch faculty and staff this morning. Please continue to keep us in your prayers....
Welch College Strong and Courageous 2020 Event Delayed
Dr. Matthew Pinson, president of Welch College, has announced that the annual Strong and Courageous event has been postponed owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The safety of our event sponsors and guests are of primary importance to us,” Pinson said. “The event was...
Welch Biology Professor Dr. Ian Hawkins Answers Questions about COVID-19
Members of the Welch College community have been asking various questions about COVID-19. Dr. Ian Hawkins, who leads the natural science programs at Welch, answers some of them below. What is COVID-19 and Coronaviruses? Scientists have known about coronaviruses for...
WELCH COLLEGE COVID-19 UPDATE, APRIL 2, 2020
Dear Students, I trust you’re doing well in these trying times. We miss you, and we’re praying for you. Daily, things change drastically with the Coronavirus pandemic. I appreciate your patience with us as we pivot quickly in response to government orders. This...
Guthrie Named Interim Head Volleyball Coach
Emma Guthrie has been named interim head volleyball coach for Welch College for the 2020 volleyball season, according to Athletic Director Greg Fawbush. Guthrie will graduate from Welch in May with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. A four-year starter for...