Accolades and fond memories have poured in on social media in remembrance of Michael Schwartz, Ph.D., the university’s ninth president, who died on Jan. 2, 2024, following a long illness. He was 86. Schwartz served as president from 1982 to 1991. He arrived at ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ State in March 1976, to serve as vice president for graduate studies and research. Schwartz also was a professor of sociology and psychology. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ State’s LinkedIn page has been flooded with comments from alumni, former colleagues and friends about Schwartz’s kindness, his work ethic as a leader and educator an...
