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Reflections from Our Newest Alumni

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 experience helped you grow?  

Our 2025 alumni said... 

  • I've grown in my faith
  • My values have changed
  • I found my community and learned how to make good friendships
  • Counseling
  • Leadership and vocational skills
  • Identity & self-confidence 
  • Self-reflection and reflecting on diverse perspectives/people
  • Critical thinking of deep topics 
Question: What are some of your favorite things about Malone? 

Our 2025 alumni said... 

    • The small classes; I'm not just a number
    • Faith integration and Spiritual Formation Opportunities 
    • Intentional professors
    • King Field for sporting events 
    • Our community! 
    • Campus life: location, residence halls, and freedom 
    Question: How has Malone been meaningful, and what will you carry with you as you begin this next chapter? 

    Our 2025 alumni said... 

      • Community & relationships 
      • Faith-centered learning
      • Realizing how far I've come
      • Maturity, independence, integrity, motivation and collaboration
      • I feel motivated to grow in my faith
      • Lots of memories 


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