Emmanuel I. Osagie, who had been chancellor of Penn State Fayette since February 2007, died unexpectedly Tuesday of complications from an illness at the age of 58.

Emmanuel I. Osagie

"Dr. Osagie was an enthusiastic and charismatic chancellor who brought enlightened leadership to Penn State Fayette," said Penn State President Graham Spanier. "The entire Penn State family mourns the loss of a very dedicated and dynamic champion."

The university's news release stated that Dr. Osagie, a native of Nigeria, "led the campus with energy and inspired the campus community with a vision that the Fayette campus would strive to become the region's premier student-centered university."

The news release noted Dr. Osagie's efforts to bring more international relationships to the campus, including welcoming eight international students, partnering with Saveetha University in India to help nursing students and expanding travel opportunities for Fayette students.

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