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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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Trevor Beerman '18 named Eastern Michigan Head Baseball Coach

   Congratulations to Trevor Beerman '18 who was named Head Coach at Eastern Michigan University! Trevor played baseball during his time as a Pioneer and graduated with a B.A. in Business Administration and Sports Management.  Trevor has spent the past three years at EMU and most recently served as their interim head coach for the 2026 season. In addition to his experience coaching, Trevor has built a growing reputation in player development and recruitment.  Congratulations to Trevor on this exciting accomplishment! The Pioneer community is cheering you on as you prepare for the 2027 season.  For the full press release, click here . 

Kevin Paustenbach '10 named Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Ferrum College

  Congratulations to Kevin Paustenbach '10 who was recently named Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Ferrum College! Kevin graduated from Malone with a B.A. in Sports Management, and has spent his career coaching at various universities and colleges.  You can read the full press release here . We're cheering for Kevin as he and his family start this exciting new chapter! 

Brenda Pavlantos '89

  Brenda Lee Pavlantos '89 passed away on June 10, 2026 from complications following spinal surgery in August 2025.  She was a proud graduate of Timken High School, Class of 1974. Brenda continued her education by earning her Associate degree from Stark State, her Bachelor's degree in Business from Malone University, and her Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. Brenda was an example to everyone she met of what it truly means to trust Christ completely. As a preteen, she was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, a journey that led to more than 30 major surgeries which drove her love of medicine and understanding the human body. When she was recently asked about the highlights of her life, she spoke about her early surgeries that restored her mobility functions and allowed her to live fully-as a wife, mother, Yiayia, and devoted member of her church and community. She considered that ability to keep moving forward one of her greatest accompli...