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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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Erin Brown Thomas '07 wins Academy Award

Erin Brown Thomas '07 recently won an Academy Award for her role as associate producer on the short film "The Singers." The film tied for Best Live Action short film.  Congratulations to Erin on this success! The Pioneer community is cheering you on and looking forward to your continued impact in film.  To read more about Erin's win, click here to read her interview with the Canton Repository .
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Brian McFee '97 named Assistant Principal at East Central High School

Brian McFee '97 was recently named assistant principal at East Central High School.  He has over 25 years of educational experience and is known for being a collaborative leader who values strong relationships, high expectations, and creating an environment for students to thrive. Brian earned a Master of Educational Administration from Xavier University and a Bachelor of Arts in Physical and Health Education from Malone College. Congratulations to Brian on this accomplishment! Your alma mater is cheering you on in this next chapter.  This post is adapted from 812noww.com. You can view the original article here . 
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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...
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