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![Richard Mangrum, Ed.D., professor and graduate program coordinator in Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering, was conferred with an Outstanding Teaching Award. Richard Mangrum, Ed.D., professor and graduate program coordinator in Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering, was conferred with an Outstanding Teaching Award.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILES-OTA-Richard%20Mangrum1.jpg?VersionId=apLwjPM3fdfQXy335qS60ny6WRDsDukW&h=e6f36a9c&itok=VppeRCOV)
Aviation Professor Soars to New Heights With Outstanding Teaching Award
When an individual has a passion for teaching, dedication to mentoring and devotion to aviation, he tends to go above and beyond in the classroom.
![Pacifique Niyonzima, a Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University graduate student, shares how he overcame incredible odds to earn a degree and discover his purpose in higher education. Pacifique Niyonzima, a Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University graduate student, shares how he overcame incredible odds to earn a degree and discover his purpose in higher education.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Video-Pacifique.jpg?VersionId=3MKFKcs3RD.JVv27Qqxxb1RGkyniXlgL&h=e6f36a9c&itok=bggS5GUZ)
Video: Discovering Purpose - Pacifique Niyonzima
Hear how a student from Rwanda overcame incredible odds to earn a degree and discover his purpose in higher education.
![Anthony Ervin, four-time Olympic swimming medalist, will speak at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University at Stark on Feb. 27. Anthony Ervin, four-time Olympic swimming medalist, will speak at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University at Stark on Feb. 27.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL-OlympicMedalist.jpg?VersionId=rKbrL6l65PILxUIZl4J6ou8W9i5OlGES&h=e6f36a9c&itok=TPt1IkTL)
Olympic Swimming Medalist Is Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Stark’s Next Featured Speaker
After winning his first Olympic gold, two World Championships and seven NCAA titles, Anthony Ervin retired at age 22 in 2003. A four-time Olympic swimming medalist, Mr. Ervin claimed gold and the title of fastest person on the planet in 2000 in the 50-meter freestyle.
![Pictured are members of the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University Sales Management Case Team. The team ranked fourth in the nation at the 2017 International Collegiate Sales Competition in Orlando, Florida. Pictured are members of the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University Sales Management Case Team. The team ranked fourth in the nation at the 2017 International Collegiate Sales Competition in Orlando, Florida.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/SPECIALFEATURE-Sales_Team_0.jpg?VersionId=LIjw.XYUYF9rJQPhZSGEhyO4Y6M_DrD0&h=e6f36a9c&itok=5B5x9YsB)
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Sales Students Rank Among Top Performers at the International Collegiate Sales Competition
Make the sale. Prepare a presentation to a group of executives. These were some of the objectives for the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University Sales Management Case Team at the 2017 International Collegiate Sales Competition in Orlando, Florida.