Robert T. Wagner

Robert Todd Wagner
Born(1932-10-30)October 30, 1932[1]
DiedJanuary 17, 2011(2011-01-17) (aged 78)[2]
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
MonumentsWagner Hall, South Dakota State University
Occupation(s)professor and university administrator
Years active1972-1997
Known for17th president of South Dakota State University
SpouseMary Mumford Wagner

Robert Todd Wagner (October 30, 1932 – January 17, 2011) was the 17th president of South Dakota State University from 1985 to 1997. A native South Dakotan, Wagner received his Ph.D. in sociology from SDSU in 1972. He was a teacher and administrator at South Dakota State University, including a brief time as chief administrator before his elevation to the presidency. Wagner was the second alumnus to be named president.

Robert graduated from Washington High School in Sioux Falls, then earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Augustana College in 1954.[2]

  1. ^ "Social Security Death Master File". tributes.com. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
  2. ^ a b "Former President Wagner remembered for vision, leadership". South Dakota State University Connect magazine. 23 May 2011. Retrieved 10 February 2015.