Robert T. Wagner

Robert Todd Wagner (October 30, 1932 – January 17, 2011) was the 17th president of South Dakota State University from 1985 to 1997.

Robert graduated from Washington High School in Sioux Falls, then earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Augustana College in 1954.

He began his career in administration as an assistant to the SDSU vice president for academic affairs.

[2] He was known for inclusive, thoughtful management, chosen as a marked change from previous turbulent years at SDSU.

[2] Upon his retirement from the SDSU presidency, the South Dakota Board of Regents awarded him an honorary Doctorate of Public Service.