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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...
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Dr. Miller in Crain's Cleveland Business: How a Christ-centered approach addresses the crisis in higher education

  This article President Greg Miller, Ph.D.,  first appeared in Crain's Cleveland Business . It has been shared here with permission.  The landscape of American higher education is undergoing a historic, turbulent reconfiguration. The structural causes of this shift have been analyzed at length: rapid technological disruption, sharp regional demographic declines, mounting student debt, and an evolving corporate workforce. The fallout is undeniable; since the pandemic, nearly 50 not-for-profit colleges have closed their doors, and another 40 have merged. For institutions in the Midwest and Northeast, where population shifts are felt most acutely, the warning signs are blinking wildly. Yet, amidst this widespread volatility, there is a distinct sector experiencing remarkable resilience. As president of Malone University, I hold radical hope for the future of our institution and the roughly 200 Christ-centered, Bible-based universities across the country — including member s...

Ashton Dulin '18 featured in Sports Illustrated

  Congratulations to Ashton Dulin '18 who was recently featured in Sports Illustrated as one of the Top Colts of 2026! Here's a small excerpt from the article: To say that Ashton Dulin is a vital part of the Colts' overall operation would be understating it. From his contributions on special teams as a gunner and blocker to his offensive production whenever called upon and everything in between, Dulin is a player whose efforts often go unnoticed, or at least underappreciated. When it comes to his anticipated increased workload on offense, Dulin's proven reliability has put him on the inside track to becoming the Colts' third starting wide receiver... If you've watched even a single game of Ashton Dulin's career thus far, it's evident that he epitomizes consistency, and that's precisely why he's expected to earn his spot as a starter in the Colts' offense in 2026. We're excited to cheer Ashton on in the season ahead! You can click here to ...

Jessica Shelenberger '02 promoted to Assistant Dean at Westminster College

Congratulations to Jessica (Parcher) Shelenberger '02 on her promotion to associate dean for student success at Westminster College!  In her new role, Jessica will provide strategic leadership for student support initiatives within the Student Success Center. In addition to academic success programs, she will oversee accessibility resources, coordinated care and the CARE early alert program. We are cheering on Jessica in this accomplishment, and praying for her success as she continues to cares for students in her new role at Westminster College!  This is adapted from a feature in New Castle News. You can view the original article here for more information.