William Hazell

William Hazell Jr. (July 9, 1908 – January 26, 1995) was the fifth President of the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) from 1970 until 1975.

Personal life Hazell was a lifelong resident of Plainfield, New Jersey and was the son of William Sr. and Ella Hazell. He was married to Gwendolyn Jones Bressan and was a deacon and elder in the United Presbyterian Church. He was also a member of the Rotary Club, the Essex Club, and a volunteer for the Boy Scouts of America.

Early life and education Hazell spent more than 40 years at NJIT (then known as the Newark College of Engineering) as a student, teacher, and administrator.

Professional life After graduation Hazell spent his only time away from the college when he worked for the Singer Manufacturing Company from 1930 to 1933. He oversaw the construction of six buildings of campus, one of which (the Student Center), was later named for him. He also helped secure chapters of all major engineering honor societies.