Malone University has officially announced our 2025 Alumni Award winners. The Alumni Awards are a longstanding tradition that honor Pioneers carrying Malone's legacy into their respective fields and who are committed to serving the Church, their communities, and our world. Congratulations to our distinguished recipients on their well-earned accomplishments! You can read about this year's award winners below. Join us in celebrating these Pioneers at our 2025 Alumni Awards Banquet--tickets can be purchased at malone.edu/homecoming. Dave Yakley '95: Alumnus of the Year Dave is a 1995 graduate of Malone with a degree in Communications Comprehensive (now Integrated Language Arts). Dave was heavily involved on campus during his time as a student, as he was a Course Assistant (CA), a member of Chorale and involved with the Aviso. Dave also earned his Master's Degree from the University of Baltimore in Publication Design in 1998. Dave has received numerous awards, including t...
Congratulations to Sarah Tunning '00, LMHC, who has recently been promoted to Chief Operating Officer at One Hope United (OHU)! Sarah brings more than 25 years of experience in child welfare, mental health, and organizational leadership to this role. Since joining OHU, she has served in several key leadership roles, including Chief Program Officer, Executive Director of Florida, and Senior Vice President of Continuous Quality Improvement. In her new role, Sarah will oversee programs, human resources, and operations across Illinois and Florida, ensuring that OHU continues to deliver high-quality services to over 10,000 children and families each year. Congratulations to Sarah on this amazing achievement!