Hilton Marshall Briggs (January 9, 1913 – November 23, 2001) was an American animal scientist, educator and college administrator.
He was born in Cairo, Iowa, to John Weaver and Ethel (Marshall) Briggs.
Enrollment more than doubled from 3,800 to 8,000 and sixty-five percent of the square footage on the current campus was built during his tenure.
Honors bestowed on him included Fellow in the American Society of Animal Science, Fellow in the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Decoration for the Distinguished Civilian Service by the Department of the Army, Exceptional Service Award by the U.S. Air Force.
Hilton M. Briggs Library at South Dakota State University was dedicated in his honor.