News Releases

For Immediate Release GALLATIN, TN—Welch College recently received notification that it has been ranked 2nd in social mobility and 17th overall among “Best Regional Colleges–South” in the 2024 edition of U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges,...

For Immediate Release GALLATIN, TN—Welch College enrolled 393 students for its fall 2023 semester, slightly higher than last fall’s enrollment of 388, according to Matthew McAffee, Provost of Welch College. “These numbers signal continued institutional stability in...

For Immediate ReleaseGALLATIN, TN—Mrs. Brenda Spruill, longstanding administrative assistant in the Business Office at Welch College, retired in June, according to Mr. Craig Mahler, vice president for Financial Affairs. Mrs. Spruill has served Welch College for...

For Immediate Release Welch College Press Publishes New Book, Christians in Culture “I heartily commend this volume as one that will enable readers to think and live in an informed way, grounded in the redemptive work of Christ and the grandeur of our majestic and...

GALLATIN, TN—The Welch College Rejoice! Ministry Team will begin their summer tour on Sunday, June 4, according to Todd Parrish, Vice President for Institutional Advancement. The group will hold services in fourteen churches in six states during their...

For Immediate Release Welch Names Brandon Presley as Men’s Resident Director GALLATIN, TN—Welch College has named Brandon Presley as Men’s Resident Director, according to Dr. Jon Forlines, Vice President for Student Services. “We are pleased to...

For Immediate Release Welch College Graduates 75 in Commencement Exercises GALLATIN, TN—Welch College conferred degrees on 75 students, according to Provost Matthew McAffee. Commencement exercises were held in the Student Activities center. The gymnasium space was...

For Immediate Release Welch Divinity School Grants First M.Div. Degrees GALLATIN, TN—Two years after its inception, Welch Divinity School celebrated its first two graduates, Dustin Walters and Joshua Hunter, according to Dr. Martin Sheldon, Director of Administration...

Matthew Pinson Today one of my dearest friends passed from this life, Dr. Harry L. Reeder III, senior pastor of Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Reeder was killed in a tragic car accident this morning. He was a wonderful friend and supporter...

For Immediate Release GALLATIN, TN—Welch College President Matt Pinson announced today that this year’s Strong and Courageous Award will be presented to Dr. Doug and Linda Varnado at the college’s annual banquet celebrating Christian faith in Sumner County....

Please be in prayer for the family of Dr. Milton Fields, who passed away yesterday after an extended illness. Dr. Fields joined the Welch faculty in 1994 as chairman of the Teacher Education Department. He served as Academic Dean (1998-2006), Vice President for...

For Immediate Release 81 Welch Students Receive President’s and Provost’s Recognition for Fall Semester Gallatin, TN—The fall 2022 semester at Welch College ended with 81 students receiving academic recognition, according to Provost Matthew McAffee. This honor roll...