William Jasper Kerr | |
|---|---|
 Kerr in 1913 | |
| 8th President of Oregon State University | |
| In office 1907–1932 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Milton Gatch |
| Succeeded by | George Wilcox Peavy |
| 4th President of Utah State University | |
| In office 1900–1907 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph M. Tanner |
| Succeeded by | John A. Widtsoe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 17, 1863 Richmond, Utah |
| Died | April 15, 1947 (aged 83) Portland, Oregon |
| Children | 6 |
| Alma mater | University of Utah Cornell University |
| Profession | dean professor |
William Jasper Kerr (November 17, 1863 – April 15, 1947) was an American academic in the states of Oregon and Utah. A native of Utah, he served as president of Oregon State University), known then as Oregon Agricultural College, Brigham Young College (not to be confused with Brigham Young University), and Utah State University), known then as Utah State Agricultural College. He later served as the first chancellor of what became the Oregon State Board of Higher Education, known then as the Oregon State Board of Higher Curricula. The administration building at Oregon State University is named in his honor.