William J. Hale | |
|---|---|
| President of Tennessee State University | |
| In office 1912–1943 | |
| Succeeded by | Walter S. Davis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Jasper Hale September 26, 1874 Marion County, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | October 5, 1944 New York City, U.S. |
| Spouse | Harriet Hodgkins |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Maryville College |
William Jasper Hale (September 26, 1874 – October 5, 1944) was an American academic administrator. He was the first president of Tennessee State University, a historically black university in Nashville, Tennessee, from 1912 to 1943.