In 2022, the Dr. Al Wagner ’69 Rodeo Coach Endowment Fund launched with a $1 million capital campaign to establish a position for a full-time rodeo coach. The fund honors Al Wagner, Ph.D. ’69, who served as volunteer coach for the Texas A&M University Rodeo Team for more than three decades.

Thanks to years of generosity and a recent major gift from Roger Hanagriff, Ph.D. ’92, ’02, the fund has now reached its $1 million goal.

Hanagriff earned his master’s degree in agricultural economics from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and later completed his doctorate in agricultural education. Currently, he serves as an instructional associate professor in the Department of Animal Science and as head coach of the Texas A&M Rodeo Team.

Supporting student success

Hanagriff’s gift ensures the rodeo program will continue to thrive. Over the past two years, team members have qualified for the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming, demonstrating the program’s growth and opportunity.

Beyond the arena, the team focuses on developing leaders. Guided by its slogan, “Be part of something great,” the program prepares students for success both in competition and in life.

How to give

The Texas A&M Foundation manages campaign gifts for the Dr. Al Wagner ’69 Rodeo Coach Endowment Fund. Contributions of any size are welcome.

For more information, contact Jansen Merrill ’18 at 979-431-4148 or [email protected]. Immediate gifts can also be made online at Texas Aggie Rodeo.