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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 ÂÌñÉçin March 1976, to serve as vice president for graduate studies and research. Schwartz also was a professor of sociology and psychology.  Kent 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...