Malone Alumni News

Amanda J. Pigford '14 and her collaborator, Michaela Muckelrath, have self-published " Case of the Missing Monet," the second book in their illustrated children's mystery series. The Collar Cases mysteries are chapter books intended for readers ages ten to twelve. Amanda holds a bachelor of arts degree in English from Malone and is a graduate student in library science at Kent State University. She writes humorous mystery and adventure stories for kids and has trained with the Jerry B. Jenkins Christian Writers Guild. Amanda lives in northeast Ohio with her family.

Kevin Pike '06 is a chaplain associate at Mercy Medical Hospice in Canton. In this role, Kevin assesses spiritual needs of new patients to create a plan of care, works with fellow members of an interdisciplinary team to ensure patient needs are addressed and assists patients in finding closure to unresolved issues. He holds a bachelor of arts in Bible/Theology from Malone and a master's degree in arts in theological and ministerial studies from Walsh University.

Paula Calhoun '01 is director of annual giving at Malone University.  Calhoun holds a bachelor’s degree in communication arts from Malone and a master’s degree in arts administration from the University of Akron. Previous experience includes admissions counselor, special event/concert coordinator, athletic recruiter and adjunct faculty member positions at Malone University, and events manager at the Pregnancy Support Center of Stark County. She is married to Scott Calhoun, also a 2001 graduate of Malone University. They are the parents of two sons.