Brigham Young University
Dates
- Existence: 1903-
Administrative History
Brigham Young University (1903- ) is a university sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Provo, Utah.
Brigham Young University was established in 1903 in a renaming of Brigham Young Academy. Past and present Brigham Young University presidents include George H. Brimhall (1903-1921), Franklin S. Harris (1921-1945), Howard S. McDonald (1945-1949), (acting president) Christian Jensen (1949-1951), Ernest L. Wilkinson (1951-1971), Dallin H. Oaks (1971-1980), Jeffrey R. Holland (1980-1989), Rex E. Lee (1989-1995), Merrill J. Bateman (1996-2003), Cecil O. Samuelson (2003-2014), Kevin J. Worthen (2014-2023), and C. Shane Reese (2023- ).
Brigham Young University is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as part of the Church Educational System (CES). The university is governed by a Board of Trustees, which, since 1939, has consisted of the First Presidency of the Church as well as other General Authorities or general officers of the Church appointed by the First Presidency. The Board of Trustees provides general direction and oversees the formulation of broad policies as well as the approval of all executive leadership and faculty appointments at the university. The Board of Trustees delegates to the University President the responsibility to conduct the operations of the institution and administer the policies enacted by the board. The President serves as the chief executive officer and general manager of the University. Between 1996 and 2014, the President of the university was also been a General Authority of the Church.
Brigham Young University has grown from a small academy to one of the world's largest private universities. Sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU offers a unique educational environment that promotes learning by study and also by faith.
Citation:
Its Annual catalog, 1907/08.BYU--national champions, 1985: intro. (Brigham Young University)
The Journal of pedagogy, Feb. 1895: t.p. (Brigham Young Academy)
History of BYU (within Brigham Young University website), via WWW, 4 November 2010 (Brigham Young Academy established October 16, 1875 in Provo, Utah. Name changed to Brigham Young University in 1903. Sponsored by Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, associated with BYU-Hawaii in Laie, Hawaii; BYU-Idaho in Rexburg, Idaho; and LDS Business College in Salt Lake City, Utah)
Brigham Young University Organizational History website, via WWW, Mar. 2, 2011 (Brigham Young University; est. 1903; name change from Brigham Young Academy; Presidents: George H. Brimhall (1903-1921), Franklin S. Harris (1921-1945), Howard S. McDonald (1945-1949), (acting president) Christian Jensen (1949-1951), Ernest L. Wilkinson (1951-1971), Dallin H. Oaks (1971-1980), Jeffrey R. Holland (1980-1989), Rex E. Lee (1989-1995), Merrill J. Bateman (1996-2003), Cecil O. Samuelson (2003-2014), and Kevin J. Worthen (2014- ); owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; governed by a board of trustees)
Brigham Young University website, via WWW, June 22, 2023 (C. Shane Reese; appointed president of Brigham Young University, May 1, 2023)
Found in 78 Collections and/or Records:
Admissions and Records Office audio and visual recordings, 1973-2001
Contains videotapes, audiotapes, and reel-to-reel recordings of commencement ceremonies at Brigham Young University. Materials date from between 1973 and 2001.
Brigham Young University audio materials, 1930-1985
Contains reel to reel tape audio recordings of forums, devotionals, graduations, Education Week, General Conference, Mormon church history, and KBYU productions from 1930-1985.
Brigham Young University Oral History Project case files, 1965-1982
Includes contracts, contact information, and biographical information for the participants, as well as the original audio recordings of the oral history interviews conducted by the Brigham Young University Oral History Project, 1965-1982.
Brigham Young University vice-presidential files on cold fusion, 1985-1989
Contains records documenting the research and supposed success of achieving cold fusion, or piezonuclear fusion, at the University of Utah and Brigham Young University. Also includes records on the ensuing patent controversy and the news coverage of the failure of the research results to hold up in the scientific community. Includes correspondence, research notebook copies, journal articles, news clippings, audiotapes of the press conferences, and meeting notes on patent views, 1985-1989.
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences administrative records, 1956-1978
Contains administrative files, including reports, audits, addresses, articles, bibliographies, brochures, programs, form letters, memos, and other correspondence, meeting minutes, course materials, newsletters, and genealogical source material.
College of Family, Home and Social Sciences administrative records, 1969-1979
Contains administrative files, including committee materials, education guidelines, correspondence, faculty statistics, graduation applications, faculty meeting minutes and papers, and Abraham O. Smoot Public Service Award nominations.
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences general files, 1961-1998
Contains administrative files, including correspondence, meeting minutes, reports, and financial information.
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences records addendum, 1952-1998
Contains correspondence, annual reports for the college and departments, budget information, meeting minutes, faculty files, dean's files, and recordings.
Department of History research notes, approximately 1980-1995
Contains research notes, bibliographic cards, audio tapes, and other material on the Clark Project, Grover Cleveland, and other class-related materials. Dates from approximately 1980 to 1995.
Eight-track tape: Conversation piece / by Clinton F. Larson, date of production not identified
The subseries contains one eight track tape: the tape is a recording of Clinton F. Larson's "Conversation Piece"