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News Releases
Welch College Hosts Early Childhood Professional Development Seminar
On October 28, over fifty early childhood educators from six area preschools met at Welch College for the first Early Childhood Educators Professional Development Seminar, according to William Slater, Dean of Enriched Adult Studies. The seminar, sponsored by the...
Welch College Hires Key New Staff
GALLATIN, TN—Russell Houske and Lynn Sharenberger have been hired as the new Facilities Services Manager and Receptionist, respectively, according to President Matt Pinson. The Facilities Services Manager role is a newly created position that will complement the plant...
Welch College Appoints Todd and Merinda Parrish to Advancement Roles
Reverend F. Todd Parrish has been named Director of Church Relations and Major Gifts Officer, and his wife Merinda has been named Major Gifts Liaison at Welch College, according to David Williford, Vice President for Institutional Advancement. Parrish is currently...
Welch College Announces Grand Opening of Student Activities Center
The Grand Opening of the Welch College Student Activities Center is scheduled for Friday, November 10, according to President Matt Pinson. Friends and members of the Welch College community are invited to celebrate with an evening of festivities. A brief grand opening...
Welch College Celebrates 75 Years with New Campus Dedication
GALLATIN, TN— Over 900 people gathered at Welch College recently to dedicate its new campus and celebrate 75 years of service to Christ’s kingdom, according to Welch President Matt Pinson. Guests at the September 29 celebration included alumni, donors, denominational...
Gallatin, Welch College Home, Voted “Nicest Place in America 2017”
GALLATIN, TN— On October 10, Reader’s Digest named Gallatin, Tennessee, “Nicest Place in America 2017,” according to President Matt Pinson. Reader’s Digest launched the “Nicest Place in America” contest in April 2017 in partnership with the private social network,...
SouthLand Constructors Accident at Welch College
Dear Welch College Family, As many of you know by now, this afternoon a worker under the employment and supervision of SouthLand Constructors, our construction management firm, was killed in a construction-related accident on the Welch campus. We are praying earnestly...
Welch College Rises in U.S. News & World Report’s Top College Rankings
GALLATIN, TN—Welch College received notification that the institution ranks 26th among “Best Regional Colleges” (South Region) in U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 edition of America’s Best Colleges guidebook, according to President Matt Pinson. The numerical...
New Students at Welch College Increase by 57%
GALLATIN, TN—Welch College has enrolled 367 students from 25 states and two other countries for the 2017 fall semester, according to Provost Matthew McAffee, a near-8% increase from last year’s numbers. Enrollment statistics indicate a diverse student body with a wide...
Welch College Announces Nursing Collaborative
GALLATIN, TN - Welch College President, Matt Pinson, has announced a collaborative relationship with three universities to address the increasing demand for nurses. Belmont University, Cumberland University, and Union University Hendersonville have each agreed to...
Emily Vickery Resigns, Welch College Seeks Full-time Receptionist
Emily Vickery, who was hired as the college's receptionist soon after graduating from Welch College in 2016, recently announced her departure. Emily and her husband Zach, a 2017 inaugural graduate of Welch’s M.A. program in Theology and Ministry, are relocating to...
95 Welch College Students Make President’s and Provost’s Lists
Gallatin, TN—The spring 2017 semester at Welch College ended with 95 students receiving academic recognition, according to Provost Matthew McAffee. This honor roll includes online students whose spring courses ended in late May. Thirty-five students made all A’s and...