Malone Alumni News

Once a Pioneer, always a Pioneer!  The Malone University Alumni Office is happy to support and care for our Pioneer community through a variety of resources. Here's an overview of ways our office is here to support you in 2026 (and beyond!):  Campus Resources: Wellness Center, Library, Community Worship  Campus resources remain available to Pioneers even after graduation! Here are a few to note:  Alumni can purchase a membership to the Wellness Center for a reduced fee. To inquire on purchasing a membership, please contact Joyce Byler at jbyler@malone.edu . Alumni can access free internet and resources at the Everett Cattell Library anytime during operational hours. For hours and more information,  click here .  Community Worship is always available to our alumni. Join us in the Johnson Center on Wednesdays at 10 am!  Career Resources with Handshake Handshake is an employer engagement resource that includes a job board. Organizations can post inter...

  Guy Bertram '68, age 91, passed away on December 29th. Guy graduated from Malone with a degree in Biology, and he was also a proud veteran on the U.S. military, serving in the army. Guy also found a special pride in impacting the lives of the children of Canton, Ohio through his time as a teacher and coach in the Canton school system, but also through his time with First Tee of Canton. Guy is survived by his wife, Donna, 2 children, as well as grandchildren. We send our prayers to the family of Guy during this difficult time. To read the full obituary, click here .

  Malone's Center for Student Success is offering Handshake as a platform for students and alumni to help with career services. What is Handshake? Handshake is an employer engagement resource that allows current Malone students, as well as alumni, to access a job board that connects students/alumni to experiential learning opportunities such as internships, full-time/part-time jobs, volunteer roles, etc. Along with the job board, students and alumni gain access to events hosted by external organizations that are usually webinar and information sessions presented through virtual platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams as a way to connect and engage with others. What makes Handshake different from LinkedIn, Indeed.com, and other openly accessible job  boards? Handshake requires an approval process by both the employer relations team at Handshake, as well as Career Services at Malone University. An employer must be approved by either Handshake’s team or Malone Ca...

  Charles Ellyson '80, passed away at the age of 67 on December 31, 2025. Charles graduated from Malone in 1980 with a degree in Christian Ministries. Charles later went on to have a career spanning multiple decades with Delta Airlines, serving in a variety of capacities. In his free time, he enjoyed hobbies such as cycling and skiing.  Charles had a deep, unwavering faith in the Lord, and even served as an interim pastor at New Providence Church. He is survived by his wife, Diana, along with his 5 children and 10 grandchildren. We send our prayers to the family of Charles during this difficult time. To read the full obituary, click here .