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Malone Spring Speaker Series 2026

Malone Spring Speaker Series 2026 Join us this spring for an exciting lineup of nationally recognized leaders, scholars, authors, and practitioners who will be coming to campus this semester. They’re experts on timely topics and eager to engage with us in thoughtful dialogue about relevant issues shaping faith, leadership, culture, and society. These events will include keynote addresses, lectures, Community Worship services, Q&A sessions, book signings, and special events designed to encourage reflection and meaningful conversation. Topics will include immigration, adaptive leadership, women in ministry, sexuality and faith, virtue and character, education, family and marriage, and spiritual formation. Details for each speaker’s appearance are available at  www.malone.edu/news , and reminders for each speaker will be shared in our monthly newsletter as well as on social media channels. Any recordings will be added to this blog post as they become available.  For your ease...
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Dorothy Murphy '56

Dorothy Mangrum Murphy '56 passed away peacefully into the presence of Jesus on May 7, 2026, at the age of 90. Dottie Ann was born on July 30, 1935, and enjoyed a sweet childhood as a pastor's kid. Through that experience she passed along a strong Christian heritage to her children and grandchildren.  Dottie attended Cleveland Bible College (Malone University) in Canton, Ohio and it was there that she met the love of her life and husband, Danny Ray Murphy '59. Their shared journey began on August 4, 1956, and would span over five decades and produce four children. Dottie dedicated 23 years to the Baptist Foreign Mission Board as a Human Resources Manager. While she excelled in her career, her greatest joy remained her family.  She continued to find enjoyment in her crafts and gardening as well as being a loving grandmother to her many grandchildren. Our prayers are with Dorothy's family and friends during this difficult time: that the love and comfort of Christ would fi...

Malone University Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Revealed

The Malone University Athletic Department and Hall of Fame Committee have officially unveiled the 2026 Class to the Malone University Athletics Hall of Fame. The new inductees will be honored on Saturday, September 19 during Homecoming & Family Weekend at the Hall of Fame Ceremony inside the Johnson Center.   The 2026 Hall of Fame Class includes:   Eric Coblentz ('12, Men's Basketball) Korey Heppeard ('06, Baseball) Sarah Ogle ('03, Women's Soccer) Brad Reifsnyder ('06, Football) Paul Robinson ('10, Cross County/Track & Field) Brooke Smith ('01, Women's Golf) Ken Zupanic - Legacy Award ('76, Baseball)   First established in 1985, the Malone University Athletics Hall of Fame   recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves in athletics while at the University. To qualify, athlete inductees must be graduates of Malone, must have graduated at least ten years prior to selection, must exemplify the highest ideals of intercollegiate a...

John Wesley Morris '53

John Wesley Morris '53, at the age of 96, met Jesus Christ, His Lord and Savior, face to face on Saturday, May 23, 2026. John was born May 12, 1930 to Everett and Delphia [Galien] Morris and graduated in 1953 from Cleveland Bible College. He married Phyllis Jean Detweiler on August 31, 1951 and together they served as pastor and wife at Deep River Friends, Deep River, IA; Millville Friends, Washingtonville, OH; Trinity Friends, Van Wert, OH; First Friends, Mansfield, OH; Hughesville Friends, Hughesville, PA; Beloit Friends, Beloit, OH; Rollin Friends, Addison, MI. He also served as interim pastor at Stony Creek Brethren, Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church, and Springfield Friends, all in Ohio. John worked maintenance at Cleveland Bible College for a time to supplement his income. He was a member at Mt. Carmel Friends Church, where he served as greeter, Elder of Spiritual Life, and Elder of Stewardship. Our condolences are with John's friends and family; even as we grieve h...