Dr. Clyde Bagley named the Vice Chancellor of Research at the SU Ag Center
Baton Rouge, La. – Clyde Bagley, Ph.D., has been named Vice Chancellor of the Southern University Ag Center. The appointment was made on Feb. 21, 2025, during the Southern University System’s Board meeting.
Dr. Bagley has over 40 years of experience in agriculture research and academia. He filled the position on March 1, 2025.
As the Vice Chancellor of Research, Dr. Bagley will promote and expand the research mission of the SU Ag Center by increasing and supporting the scholarly activities of faculty, students, and partners/collaborations; provide guidance and leadership to faculty through collaborations, the development of professional enhancement programs, and assistance in seeking and obtaining extramural funding. He will be responsible for the administrative oversight of the operations and maintenance of research facilities and experiments associated with the research sites. He will also work with officials from the Southern University System, as well as state and federal officials.
Prior to becoming the SU Ag Center’s Vice Chancellor for Research, Bagley was the Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and Director of the Beef Research Unit at the Ag Center.
Dr. Bagley earned a B.S. and M.S. degree from Louisiana State University and a Ph.D. from Virginia Tech University.