News Releases
Welch College Named One of America’s Best Christian Workplaces
Welch College received notification that it has been certified as a 2018 Best Christian Workplace in the United States, according to Dr. Kevin Hester, Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness. This is the fourth time the college has participated in the BCW...
Welch College Announces Expanded Summer School
Welch College recently announced a new expanded summer school program for the Summer of 2018, according to Dr. Charles Lea, Special Assistant to the President at Welch College. “College students who are home for the summer from both public and private colleges and...
Craig Mahler Named Business Officer of the Year
The Association of Business Administrators of Christian Colleges (ABACC) recognized Welch College Vice President for Financial Affairs Craig Mahler as the 2018 H. G. Faulkner Distinguished Business Officer of the Year, according to President Matt Pinson. ABACC, a...
Welch College Announces Two Resident Director Openings
Welch College has announced two openings for Resident Directors in its men's and women's residence halls, according to Dr. Jon Forlines, Vice President for Student Services. "After several years of stable occupancy and management in these positions, our men's and...
93 Welch College Students Make President’s and Provost’s Honor Roll
The fall 2017 semester at Welch College ended with 93 students receiving academic recognition, according to Provost Matthew McAffee. This honor roll includes both online and Enriched Adult Studies students whose fall courses ended in December. Thirty-seven students...
Welch Volleyball Program Undergoes Leadership Changes
GALLATIN, TN—The volleyball program at Welch College is undergoing changes in leadership, according to Athletic Director Greg Fawbush. Ashley Lockert has resigned as head volleyball coach and will be replaced by Abigail Warren. Lockert was a former player for the Lady...
A Message from President Pinson
Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students, I trust you had a restful holiday and are enjoying a good New Year thus far. I am writing you to share with you a prayer request. Earlier this (Wednesday) evening, a water pipe in the Music wing of Celorio Hall burst and flooded the...
Welch College Formalizes Nursing Degree with Union University
GALLATIN, TN—On Thursday, December 7, Welch College president Dr. Matt Pinson and Union University president Dr. Dub Oliver signed an agreement creating a new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) degree, according to Dr. Greg Ketteman, Vice President for Strategic...
Welch College Enrollment at Highest Point in Ten Years
Welch headcount totaled 385 for the Fall 2017 semester, marking the highest enrollment in ten years, according to Provost Matthew McAffee. "We have not seen an enrollment number like this since the fall semester of 2006,” said McAffee. “We are thrilled by this...
Welch College Adds Men’s and Women’s Soccer
Welch College will be fielding men’s and women’s soccer teams starting in the 2018-2019 season, according to Welch Athletic Director Greg Fawbush, who announced the initiative following the first home basketball games in the newly constructed Student Activities...
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...