News Releases
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...
Welch College Press Publishes New Book by Chris Talbot
Welch College Press (WCP) has published a new book by Chris Talbot, Program Coordinator for Youth and Family Ministry at Welch College, according to WCP Managing Editor Matt Bracey. “Remodeling Youth Ministry: A Biblical Blueprint for Ministering to Students addresses...
New Books by Robert Picirilli Published
Dr. Robert E. Picirilli, professor emeritus and former academic dean at Welch College, recently had two books published: Free Will Revisited: A Respectful Response to Luther, Calvin, and Edwards and Paul the Apostle: Missionary, Martyr, Theologian, according to Welch...
Sharon Rodgers Named Welch College Registrar
GALLATIN, TN—Sharon Rodgers has joined the Welch College family as part-time Registrar beginning June, 2017, according to Dr. Matthew McAffee, Welch’s Provost. She will assume many of the responsibilities of former Registrar Matthew Bracey, who has transitioned to the...
Melinda Pinson Named Hospitality and Donor Relations Liaison at Welch
Melinda Pinson, president’s wife at Welch College, will officially become Hospitality and Donor Relations Liaison and Adjunct Instructor at the college, according to Dr. Jeff Crabtree, chairman of the Welch Board of Trustees. Her part-time post, which begins June 1,...
Welch College Graduates 58 in Commencement Exercises
Welch College conferred degrees on 58 students in its first commencement exercises since moving to Gallatin, TN, according to President Matt Pinson. Just a few days shy of the new Celorio Hall being available on the new campus, the college was blessed to have the use...