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News Releases
120 Welch Students Make President’s/Provost’s List
The Spring 2014 semester at Welch College ended with 120 students earning academic recognition, according to Provost Greg Ketteman. Twenty-eight students made all A’s and were placed on the President’s List—six seniors, eleven juniors, eight sophomores, and three...
Simpson Takes the Reins of Welch Golf Team
Barry Simpson was recently named the Head Golf Coach for Welch College. After three years without a program, Simpson accepted the challenge to bring varsity golf back to Welch College. He has hit the ground running, having met with current student-athletes who plan...
Collyn Carter signs with the Lady Flames
Collyn Carter recently signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Welch College for the 2014-2015 school year. The 5’3” guard had a stellar high school career topped off by leading her team to the Alabama Christian Education Athletic Association, Division II...
Christa Hill Joins Welch Library Staff
Christa Hill, a 2011 summa cum laude Welch College graduate, will join the Welch Library Staff as Library Manager this summer. Since graduating, Christa has worked at her high school alma mater, Wise County Christian School in Wise, Virginia, teaching 6th-12th...
Welch Graduates 34 in Commencement Exercises
NASHVILLE, TN—Welch College conferred degrees on 34 students from 10 states and two other countries in commencement exercises at Memorial Auditorium on Friday, May 9, according to President Matt Pinson. Students completed degrees in multiple programs ranging from...
Ryan Signs to Play with the Lady Flames
Following in her father’s footsteps, Claire Ryan will continue her basketball career as a member of the Welch College Flames this coming fall. Ryan’s father, Brad, was a star for Welch from 1990-1994 and is one of four former Flames to have his jersey retired. ...
Dockery, Campbell to Address Welch Graduates
NASHVILLE, TN—Dr. David S. Dockery and Reverend Tim Campbell are scheduled to challenge the Welch College graduating class of 2014 May 8-9, according to President Matt Pinson. Dr. David Dockery, president of Union University in Jackson, Tennessee, and president-elect...
Leigh Ann Smith Joins Welch College Staff
NASHVILLE, TN—Mrs. Leigh Ann Smith has been hired to a full-time position in the Welch College business office, according to Craig Mahler, vice president for financial affairs. After working several months in a temporary role, Mrs. Smith was named full-time Staff...
Welch College Adds Two New Junior Faculty
NASHVILLE, TN—This fall Welch College will add two new junior faculty members to its teaching roster, according to Provost Greg Ketteman. Chris Talbot will teach Youth and Family Ministry and Frank Thornsbury will teach English. “Welch College has a rich history of...
Pastoral Ministry Program Changes Hands
NASHVILLE, TN—This fall will bring a change to the ministry program at Welch College, according to Dr. Greg Ketteman, provost. After 23 years on the faculty, Terry Forrest will retire as program coordinator for Pastoral Ministry, being replaced by Dr. Barry Raper....
Lady Flames Come Up Short
Dallas Christian College 75 Welch College 71 March 6, 2014. The long layoff for the Lady Flames made them a little rusty and it showed in the first half as they dropped a heart-breaker to Dallas Christian College in the first...
A Letter From President Matt Pinson
Dear Friend of Welch College, Last week I emailed and posted on our website a prayer letter informing Welch College supporters of opposition from the Richland-West End Neighborhood Association to the zoning of our property as a college campus if sold to Aquinas...