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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...
Welch M.Div. Approved by Accreditor
Earlier this summer, Welch College President Matt Pinson, received official M.Div. implementation notification from Dr. Kevin Sightler, Director of Substantive Change for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. The letter stated that...
Debbie Mouser to Leave Welch College
Mrs. Debbie Mouser recently resigned from her post as Director of Recruitment and Senior Admissions Counselor at Welch College, according to David Williford, Vice President for Institutional Advancement. “Debbie will...
Welch Divinity School Appoints Director of Administration
Welch College has appointed Dr. Martin Sheldon to serve as the Director of Administration for the newly formed Welch Divinity School, according to Provost Matthew McAffee, who also serves as dean of the Divinity School. A 1987 Welch pastoral ministry graduate,...
Welch College is Seeking Part-Time Librarian
Welch College is seeking to fill a part-time librarian position. Candidates must have a Master of Library Science (MLS) degree or equivalent and be able to sign the Welch College statement of faith. The position will begin on August 23. Qualified candidates may direct...
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....