News Releases
Welch President Matt Pinson Requests Prayer for Employee Testing Positive for COVID-19
Welch College officials learned this afternoon that Welch Men’s Resident Director Russell Houske received notice of a positive COVID-19 test earlier today, according to President Matt Pinson. Houske’s test followed exposure during his duties as an EMT on or about...
A Letter to Students from President and Mrs. Pinson
Dear Students, This is a time of mixed emotions for the Welch College family. Combined with the changes and difficulties the Coronavirus is bringing to our daily lives, and the suffering wrought by it, we see all around us people who are responding with wisdom and...
Welch Coronavirus Update from Provost Matthew McAffee
Dear Students, As you all know, Welch College is temporarily moving all of its traditional courses to an online format, beginning March 25, due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). We are currently planning to carry on with this modality until class sessions resume on April...
Welch College Update on the Coronavirus
Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students, As announced by Dr. Pinson on March 13, the college is adjusting its academic schedule as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak. Rather than returning to campus on Monday, March 23, as planned, students will remain at home and conduct...
MARCH 13 WELCH COLLEGE UPDATE ON THE CORONAVIRUS
Dear Welch Students, Faculty, and Staff, The fast-changing developments surrounding the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have the members of our administration and our Special Committee on the Coronavirus conferring on an hourly basis. I am writing you to announce that we...
A Letter from President Pinson Regarding the Coronavirus
Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, Recently I came across a quotation from Corrie Ten Boom: “Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.” In this time of uncertainty surrounding the Coronavirus and its effects, this truth comforts us, reminding us that...
Important Update from the Special Committee to Review Coronavirus Outbreak
March 10, 2020 Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students, The Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to dominate national news coverage. Its global impact is real and lasting, and it requires an appropriately measured response. The Special Committee urges our community of...
Letter to FORUM20/Bible Conference Attendees from the Special Committee to Review Coronavirus Outbreak
Dear Friends, Our community of faith and learning anticipates the upcoming FORUM20/Bible Conference. This annual gathering is an important event in the life of Welch College that complements our mission to educate leaders to serve Christ, His Church, and His world...
Welch College Will Not Sanction Previously Planned International Trips: Urges Caution for All Travelers
On February 19 a Special Committee was appointed to monitor events related to the Coronavirus outbreak. They informed the campus community of its charge to make recommendations promoting the safety and well-being of our students and our entire campus community....
Welch College Announces Resident Director Opening (Deadline Extended)
Welch College has announced an opening for Resident Director in its women’s residence hall, according to Dr. Jon Forlines, Vice President for Student Services. “After two years of exemplary service, Rebekah Talbot is stepping down to make more time to care for her...
Welch College Choir Announces Spring Tour 2021
The Welch College Choir will conduct a locally-focused spring tour visiting churches in a 150-mile radius of the campus March 11-17 according to David Williford, Vice President for Institutional Advancement. The 32-member choir, directed by Dr. James Stevens, chairman...
Statement from Special Committee Regarding Coronavirus
Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students, In order to maintain a safe environment that promotes the well-being of our campus community, a special ad hoc committee of the college’s Safety & Security Committee and others was recently formed to monitor recent events related...

