News Releases
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...
Welch College Announces New Scholarships for Ministry Team Students
GALLATIN, TN—Beginning in the Fall of 2017, Welch College will provide scholarship assistance of $4,000 annually per student for participation in select music groups such as the Rejoice! Ministry Team, according to David Williford, Vice President for Institutional...
Woolett Signs with Welch College
Destinee Woolett has signed a letter of intent to continue her volleyball career at Welch College this fall. She is a 5’7” hitter from Box Elder, South Dakota. "I am very excited to add such a rounded and determined player to our roster,” said Coach Ashley Lockert. ...
Welch Names Greg Fawbush to Sports Post
Mr. Greg Fawbush, accomplished coach, athletic director, and Free Will Baptist pastor, has been named Athletic Director and Men’s Basketball Coach at Welch College, according to President Matt Pinson. Fawbush fills the vacancies left by interim Men’s Basketball Coach...
William Slater to Transition to Dean of Enriched Adult Studies Role at Welch College
GALLATIN, TN—After 21 years as headmaster of Hendersonville Christian Academy, William Slater will be transitioning to a role as Dean of Enriched Adult Studies at Welch College, according to Matt Pinson, Welch’s president. Slater will conclude his tenure as headmaster...
Welch President Announces Academic Leadership Changes
At its last meeting, the Welch College Board of Trustees unanimously approved significant changes in the president’s leadership team, according to President Matt Pinson. “We’ve made some important changes to facilitate strategic growth for the college in its new...
Speakers Announced for First Commencement Exercises on New Welch College Campus
GALLATIN, TN—Two Welch College alumni will challenge 2017 graduates at the first Commencement event on the new Gallatin campus, according to President Matt Pinson. Clint Morgan, Free Will Baptist International Missions director, will address graduates during 10:00...
Welch College Seeks Athletic Director/Men’s Basketball Coach/Athletic Recruiter
GALLATIN, TN—The Welch College Athletic Director is stepping away from AD responsibilities as he transitions to retirement. Next year he will continue to serve at Welch as PE/Exercise Science Program Coordinator and full-time faculty. Because of this transition, the...
Stevanus Steps Down as Interim Basketball Coach
GALLATIN, TN—Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Donnie Stevanus, announced his resignation March 23. Stevanus, a full-time teacher in the Metro Nashville Public School System, had agreed to coach the men’s Flames basketball team on an interim basis until the new...
Welch College Announces Dates for Spring 2017 Welcome Days
The Spring 2017 semester at Welch College is going to be historic. The semester will see the college leaving its West End campus and occupying the brand new Gallatin, Tennessee campus. The timeline of the construction process and unforeseen circumstances of relocation...