News Releases
Williford to Retire from VP Role at Welch College
For Immediate Release GALLATIN, TN—David Williford recently informed President Matt Pinson of his desire to retire from his long-standing role as Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Welch College. “David Williford has been one of the longest-standing...
Welch President Matt Pinson Publishes 40 Questions About Arminianism
GALLATIN, TN—On April 9, Kregel Academic published a new book by Welch College president Matt Pinson entitled 40 Questions About Arminianism. The book is an introduction to Arminianism to the wider evangelical community. Kregel Academic is the academic imprint of...
Welch Features Six Speakers at Forum22
GALLATIN, TN—Guests gathered from across the country at the Forum22 conference at Welch College Sunday night, Monday, and Tuesday, March 6–8, according to Welch President Matt Pinson. “We were so pleased with this year’s conference, the first Forum Conference held in...
Welch College Choir Announces Spring Tour 2022
GALLATIN, TN—The Welch College Choir will conduct a four-state spring tour March 9–13 according to David Williford, Vice President for Institutional Advancement. Directed by Dr. James Stevens, chairman of the School of Music at Welch College, the...
Jeff Caudill to Serve as Marketing Operations Manager at Welch
GALLATIN, TN—Middle Tennessee pastor Jeff Caudill has been selected as Marketing Operations Manager at Welch College, according to Daniel Webster, Enrollment Services Director for Welch. “I am so excited to announce Jeff’s appointment,” Webster said. I’ve never had...
Josh Owens Resigns from Welch
GALLATIN, TN—After ten years as Director of Marketing and Media, Josh Owens has announced that he will be leaving Welch College, according to President Matt Pinson. Over the past decade, Owens has helped the college build a strong visual brand through his print and...
Welch College Accreditation Reaffirmed for Ten Years
GALLATIN, TN—In a meeting held December 2, 2021, the Board of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) voted to reaffirm the accreditation of Welch College for ten years until 2031, according to Dr. Kevin...
Welch Enrollment Dips amid COVID
GALLATIN, TN—Welch College enrolled 336 students for the fall semester 2021, according to Matthew McAffee, Provost of Welch College, a nearly 6 percent drop from last fall’s enrollment. This marks the second year in a row that the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact...
Jennifer Thompson Joins Welch College Staff
GALLATIN, TN—Mrs. Jennifer Thompson has joined Welch College as Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, Dr. Greg Ketteman, and to the Dean of Adult and Online Studies, Mr. William Slater. Mrs. Thompson is a Sumner County resident with...
Welch Strong and Courageous Banquet Honors Lea and Wang
GALLATIN, TN—The annual Strong and CourageousBanquet benefiting student scholarships at Welch College recently took place in Celorio Hall on Welch’s campus, according to Tim Owen, Director of the Welch Fund and coordinator of the event. “The inspiration for...
Welch College Ranks 8th among Best Regional Colleges—South by U.S. News & World Report
GALLATIN, TN—Welch College recently received notification that it ranks 8th among “Best Regional Colleges—South” in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 edition of America’s Best Colleges, according to President Matt Pinson. This also included a ranking...
Memorial Service for Dr. and Mrs. Thigpen Postponed
After much thought, prayer, and consideration, the Thigpen family has decided to postpone the memorial service for Dr. and Mrs. Charles A. Thigpen. “We are concerned about the number of COVID-19 cases and those who are coming from out of town, including our family and...