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 40 Collections and/or Records:
Admissions and Records Office correspondence on technology, 1995-2001
Contains correspondence, reports, and other information created and collected by the office. Includes information on university technology systems and projects, as well as on creative work by university students and faculty. Materials date from between 1995 and 2001.
Alumni Association records on development work, 1964-1983
Contains telefund and committee budgets of the Brigham Young University Alumni Association from 1964 to 1983.
Brigham Young University annual reports
Contains annual reports from different colleges and organizations of Brigham Young University. Each report contains information about the indicated organization pertaining to annual budgets, activities of the year, and other annual information.
Brigham Young University Chapter records
Contains annual reports, correspondence, meeting minutes, financial records, agendas, election information, member information, and newspaper clippings.
BYU Women annual reports, 1971-1974
Contains the annual reports of the BYU Women detailing the events of the year. Includes photographs of officers as well as brochures listing names of members. Also contains records from various events including invitations, programs, and related newsclippings. Newsletters for the club are also included. Materials dated 1971-1974.
College annual reports
Contains annual reports from many of the various colleges that make up Brigham Young University.
College of Biology and Agriculture annual reports
Includes annual reports 1982-1990; special report of 1988; reports on scholarly/research productivity 1990-1994.
David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies historical records, 1978-2007
Contains materials about the history, organization, and creation of the Kennedy Center on Brigham Young University campus. Dated from 1978 to 2007.
David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies organizational records, 1965-2007
Contains materials about the history of the Kennedy Center and the associations with prominent International organizations and people, newsletters, annual reports, faculty office building plans, and a history of the Kennedy Center written by Julie Ford. It also includes information for various studies such as Asian, Candadian, American, European, and Near Eastern studies. Dated from 1965 to 2007.
David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies records on international associations, 1981-1987
Contains materials about the International Associations that work with the Kennedy Center. Includes foreign universities and foreign language centers. Also includes information on exhibits created about other cultures. Dated from 1981 to 1987.