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News Releases
Parrish Named Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Welch
Todd Parrish has been tapped to serve in a new role as Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Welch College, according to David Williford, Vice President for Institutional Advancement. In this role he will continue his work in major gifts...
Dr. Charles Lea Retires from Welch College
Dr. Charles Lea recently retired from his position as Special Assistant to the President and Professor of Educational Leadership at Welch College, according to President Matt Pinson. Before coming to Welch, Lea served as executive director of the Hendersonville campus...
Welch College Hires Jesse Owens as Faculty Member in the Divinity School
A Welch 2010 graduate in pastoral ministry, Owens received the M.Div. (2013) and Ph.D. (2021) degrees from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. Since 2016 Owens has worked in the college’s facilities department managing lawncare operations. In addition to this maintenance management role, Owens has served as an adjunct instructor in the areas of theology and history.
Welch and Union Celebrate Graduates of the First Traditional B.S.N. Cohort
Welch College and Union University Hendersonville celebrated the first graduates of the 2 + 2 Bachelor’s in Nursing (B.S.N.) program Thursday night, May 12, at the Welch campus, according to Dr. Ian Hawkins, Program Coordinator for the Biology Program at Welch. Six...
Welch College Graduates 68 in Class of 2021 in Commencement Exercises
Welch College conferred degrees on 68 graduates for the class of 2021 and recognized 26 recipients of degrees from the class of 2020 on Friday, May 7, according to Provost Matthew McAffee. The college held two commencement ceremonies in the Student Activities Center....
Welch College to Offer Theater Emphasis in Humanities and Arts Degree
Welch College will begin offering a Theater emphasis in the Humanities and Arts bachelor’s degree in Fall 2021, according to Provost Dr. Matthew McAffee. Welch has offered successful extracurricular theater performances since former Speech and Drama faculty member...
President Pinson Announces Return to Pre-COVID Norms, Tuition Freeze, for Fall 2021
Dear Members of the Welch College Community, These have been trying times for colleges and universities. The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced restrictions and difficulties that have made it impossible for higher education institutions to continue normal operations. I...
Update on Commencement from President Pinson
Dear Welch College Community: I wanted to write you with an update on Commencement activities on May 7th. Our R.s.v.p. survey of the Classes of 2020 and 2021 has led us to move from hosting three Commencement ceremonies to hosting only two. (Originally we were...
Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) to Visit Welch College April 19-22, 2021
Welch College, (Gallatin, TN) will be hosting a comprehensive accreditation visit by a team of evaluators from the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) April 19-22, 2021 to determine its compliance with the standards for accreditation. During the visit,...
Tim Owen Joins Welch Advancement Team
Tim Owen, highly respected pastor and denominational leader, will become the Director of the Welch Fund for Welch College, according to David Williford, Vice President for Institutional Advancement. Owen, a Florida native, is a 1982 graduate of Welch. His wife Karen...
Edwards Announces Resignation
After ten years as Director of the Welch Fund, Dr. Mike Edwards has announced that he and his wife Karen will be leaving Welch College, according to David Williford, Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Welch. Edwards will assume the role of Head of School...
Dr. Mary Ruth Wisehart dies at age 88
Dr. Mary Ruth Wisehart, long-time Welch professor, died earlier this morning. She was 88 years old. Dr. Wisehart began teaching at Welch in January of 1956 and continued until 1985. After graduating from Welch in 1955, she received her M.A. and Ph.D. in English from...