John Russell

Director of Admissions

1-800-521-1146 ext. 8139 or jcrussell@malone.edu


My responsibilities: Director of Admissions and Coordinator of International Student Admissions
 
My educational background: Malone College, B.S. in Physical Education; Massillon Baptist College, Bible & Theology 
 
My hobbies: Reading, walking, working the daily crossword puzzle, following the Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Browns, and most importantly spoiling my three grandchildren!
 
Why I love Malone: I first stepped on this campus 43 years ago.  This is where I met my wife and have since watched my daughter, son, and daughter-in-law graduate.  I am thrilled by the Christ-centered preparation for life that they each received. 
 
My favorite food: A #1 at Chick-fil-a with a sweet tea.
 
My all time favorite movie(s): The Patriot, Field of Dreams, The Natural, The Man Who Shot Liberty Vance and Friendly Persuasion. 
 
My favorite music or group: I enjoy a great variety of music including Southern gospel, show tunes, big band, country, and certain contemporary Christian artists.
  
My scripture for you: "For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor power, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 8:38-39)
I am beginning my 16th year in the Admissions Office and can honestly state that I look forward to coming to work each day.  I have been blessed with the unique opportunity to assist students in the pursuit of their dreams - I, for one, believe that dreams are still worth pursuing!
  
In recent weeks, I have heard from several former Malone College students.  One recently returned from South Africa where she just completed her MS degree in African Mammalogy; another recently returned from Tonga, where she and her husband completed a stint with the Peace Corp; another wrote to tell me of their new ministry as youth directors in North Carolina; still another has recently completed his training residency for professional actors at the renowned Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago;  while yet another took the time to  email pictures of her newborn baby to me…each of these (and many more) continue to remind me of the potential that lies within our current as well as future student body.  God still works in lives and He has a definite plan for each individual…I am convinced of this!
  
Sometimes the college search process can be overwhelming.  Keep in mind that I am here for the purpose of assisting you in making “sense” of this process.  God does have a “right” school for you to attend - it might even be here at Malone College!  Feel free to personally contact me at any time.
  
John Russell 


1.800.521.1146