News Releases
90 Welch College Students Make President’s and Provost’s Lists
The spring 2019 semester at Welch College ended with 90 students receiving academic recognition, according to Provost Matthew McAffee. This honor roll includes both online and Enriched Adult Studies students whose spring courses ended in late May. “We congratulate...
TN Department of Education Approves Special Education at Welch College
Welch College received notification that the Tennessee Department of Education’s Office of Educator Licensing and Preparation has approved Welch’s Special Education licensure program for Pre-K through 5th grade and as an additional endorsement for licensed teachers,...
Welch College Graduates 52 in Commencement Exercises
Welch College conferred degrees on 52 students in its second Commencement exercises on the new campus in Gallatin, TN, according to Provost Matthew McAffee. The Student Activities Center space was converted into a 700-plus seating auditorium for the Baccalaureate...
Congressman and Dr. Black Receive Welch’s Strong and Courageous Award
Congressman Diane Black and Dr. David Black were presented the Strong and CourageousAward honoring their Christian faith and service in Sumner County, according to Dr. Charles Lea, Special Assistant to the President. The award was presented during the May 13 second...
Welch College Signs Articulation Agreement with New Orleans Seminary
Earlier this month Welch College signed an articulation agreement with New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS) for transfer of credit, according to Kevin Hester, Dean of the School of Theology and Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness at Welch. “This...
Welch College Announces Congressman John Rose as Banquet Speaker
Welch College is excited to announce that the Honorable John Rose, Congressman of Tennessee’s 6thCongressional District, will be speaking at the 2019 Strong and Courageous banquet sponsored by Sumner Regional Medical Center and HighPoint Health System. The event, held...
2019 Commencement Speakers Announced
Dr. Mark Stripling and Dr. Bruce Ashford will address the Welch College class of 2019, according to President Matt Pinson. Stripling, Senior Pastor of North Little Rock Free Will Baptist Church in North Little Rock, Arkansas, will present the baccalaureate sermon...
Pave the Way Bricks Dedicated
On March 12, Welch College President Matt Pinson led a dedication ceremony for a brick walkway installed with over 700 engraved bricks given in honor and memory of Welch supporters, according to David Williford, Vice President for Institutional Advancement. The brick...
Welch College Choir Tour “One of the Best in Years”
The forty-member Welch College Choir, under the direction of Dr. James Stevens, completed a three-state tour during spring break covering 1700 miles and ministering in ten locations over seven days, according to according to Todd Parrish, Director of Church Relations....
Welch College Athletic Director Inducted into Hall of Fame
Welch College Athletic Director and Men’s Basketball Coach Greg Fawbush will be inducted into the National Athletic Association of Private Schools Hall of Fame on March 29, according to Welch President Matt Pinson. “We’re very proud of Coach Fawbush achieving this...
Welch College Announces Sumner Regional Medical Center as Naming Sponsor for Strong and Courageous Event
Welch College is delighted to announce that Sumner Regional Medical Center will be the Naming Sponsor of the second annual Strong and Courageous banquet on May 13. Sumner Regional has provided quality healthcare to the Sumner County community for 60 years. Their...
Welch College Choir Announces Spring Tour 2019
The Welch College Choir will travel in three states March 13-19 during their annual Spring Choir Tour, according to David Williford, Vice President for Institutional Advancement. The 40-member choir, directed by Dr. James Stevens, chairman of the Welch Music...