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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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Craig Carnes '10 and Emily Ernst '22 honored at Stark County ESC Education Celebration

Congratulations to Craig Carnes '10 and Emily (Calvani) Ernst '22 for being recognized at the Stark County Educational Service Center's annual awards ceremony!  Emily was honored as Jackson Local School's Rookie of the Year for her positive impact on staff and students.  Craig was named teacher of the year for Sandy Valley School Systems, where is Band Director. Craig has been at Sandy Valley for over a decade and also serves as union president and member of DLT, BLT, and PBIS teams. He was recognized for inspiring students with a lifelong appreciation of the arts.  We are cheering on these Pioneers and celebrate the ways they are keeping Christ's Kingdom First at their workplaces! To read more, please click here for Craig and here for Emily .   

Carol Bushong '85

Carol Bushong '85 passed peacefully on May 4, 2026, surrounded by the gentle love and care of her family, returning in eternal peace to be in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Carol viewed every day as a gift from God. She built a meaningful career through her work at Aultman Hospital, doctor's offices, and a nursing school, while also completing her education at Malone College. Upon graduating, Carol immersed herself in the Deaf community. She didn't just learn American Sign Language (ASL)-she lived the culture and connected through sign to share the depth of her faith. Her ministry blossomed when she became an ordained minister and a founding member of "The Believers," a Christian music group that traveled across churches. Carol's capacity for selfless work seemed almost boundless. She masterfully managed full-time responsibilities at Aultman Hospital while simultaneously leading her spiritual calling of The Believers, and later serving as Asso...

Suzanne (Botimer) Chrest '74

Suzanne Kay (Botimer) Chrest, 73, of Howard, OH, passed away April 19, 2025, at Ohio Health Hospital, in Mansfield, OH. Suzanne was born April 17, 1952, in Coshocton, OH. Suzanne completed a bachelor's degree in education at Malone College followed by a master’s degree in education. She taught second grade for about 36 years in the Canton area and was still correcting grammar after she retired. She loved to read and was a creative person, making crafts for all kinds of people, and filled her home with several beautiful crafts and projects. She loved wildlife and nature. She loved to travel and only missed one of the states in the USA. Our prayers are with the Suzanne's family; that the peace and comfort of Christ would surround them during this difficult time. For the full obituary, click here .