Malone Alumni News

  Allison (Hammerle) Harvey '15,  government relations and grants manager with  Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio ,  has been chosen as one of the 2025 Twenty under 40! recipients.  Allison has spent her years since graduation at Habitat for Humanity and in the Canton community, where she worked to increase access to affordable housing in Stark County and beyond. Her work has impacted thousands of individuals through the creation of new housing, demolition of abandoned or blighted structures, and working alongside local neighborhood priorities.  " I believe empathy for others is the foundation of being a good community member," Allison said in her interview with the Canton Repository. "Plus, it will save you time and energy, help you to learn and grow, and strengthen your connections with others. Congratulations to Allison on this meaningful accomplishment! We are so thankful for alumni like her who are living examples of servant leadership and keeping...

Why is "the Malone experience" so important--and what sets us apart from other schools? We had the opportunity to meet with several 2025 graduates during that last few weeks of classes and hear about what made their time at Malone unique and meaningful. True to the Pioneer spirit, their answers were thoughtful, authentic, and made several of us in the Alumni office reflect on our own college experience!  Here are a few of their answers; let us know in the comments if these match your Malone takeaways, or if there's something else that marks your formation as a Pioneer! Question: " What has been unique about your Malone experience?" Our 2025 alumni said...    The close community dorms I see familiar faces everyday Relationships across different departments and groups around campus My professors go above and beyond Spiritual Formation Opportunities  I actually know my advisor! The small class size; I'm more than a number.   Question: How has your Malone exper...

  Quinn Parker '11, principal at GDK and Company ,  has been chosen as one of the 2025 Twenty under 40! recipients.  Quinn has been very involved in Stark County and the Canton community, including service with Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Foundation, Malone University, ystark!, Canton Montessori, and Church Sport Recreation Ministries.  "My goal is to continue growing as a leader in both my profession and in the community," Parker said in his interview with the Canton Repository. "I want to keep building meaningful relationships with clients, mentoring younger professionals and finding ways to give back through coaching and service. "Long-term, I hope to help create opportunities for others in Stark County — whether through business, sports, or community outreach. My aspiration is to lead with integrity, serve with purpose, and always look for ways to make a positive impact where I live and work."  Congratulations to Quinn on this meaningful accomplishme...

Brett Yeagley '04 will be the new superintendent at Lake Local Schools. According to a post from Lake,  " Yeagley plans to bring... a leadership philosophy that centers around collaboration, accountability, and a focus on what is best for kids. " Their post also shows excitement for Yeagley's leadership and presence following the retirement of Kevin Tobin.  "I am incredibly excited to be joining Lake Local Schools," Yeagley said in the post. "Lake has a proud tradition of academic excellence, an outstanding arts program, and a history of athletic success. I can't wait to meet the staff, students, and community members who make Lake such a special place."  Congratulations to Yeagley on this new position! We are excited to see another Pioneer keeping Christ's Kingdom First throughout the different seasons of their career.  You can read more about Yeagley and his role by clicking here .