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 11 Collections and/or Records:
Athletic Media Relations bowl game records, 1974-2002
Contains information on bowl games participated in by the BYU football team. Includes official booklets, magazines, and newspaper clippings. Dated 1974-2002.
Athletic Media Relations football team season-based records, 1960-2012
Materials include individual and team statistics, newspaper clippings including articles on football, and newsletters about football players, games, and seasons. Dated 1960-2012.
Ernest L. Wilkinson post-presidential papers, 1973-1978
Contains correspondence, travel documentation, and other materials from after Wilkinson's presidential term. Materials date from between 1973 and 1978.
Wesley P. Lloyd papers
Includes personal files and publications, some professional files relating to his positions at Brigham Young University; records of his position at United States International Univeristy at San Diego; records of his position with the Center for Educational Renewal; and other records.
Masters theses written about Clinton F. Larson, 1972-1973
The subseries contains three masters theses written about Clinton F. Larson
Media Services publications, 1972-1989
Contains copies of the Religious Motion Picture Catalog (1972), a policies booklet, and the UNIS Signal.
Office of the President records, 1939-1978
Contains various Office of the President files, records, and correspondence. Includes notes and records on administrative standards as well as meeting minutes from the Administrative Council and the Board of Trustees. Dated 1939-1978.
Office of the President subject files, 1955-1977
Contains subject files prepared by Wilkinson during his presidency at Brigham Young University. Includes information on university initiatives and programs. Dated 1955-1977.
Thomas Kent Hinckley personal papers, 1950-2003
This series is made up of materials related to the personal life of Thomas Kent Hinckley including his family and church work. Materials include correspondence, journals, church papers, news articles, and notes. Dated 1950 to 2003.
Wilmer W. Tanner collection of professional organization records, approximately 1950-1980
Includes other organization records collected by Wilmer W. Tanner, including report to the National Science Foundation, correspondence and minutes associated with a Brigham Young University editorial board, records associated with Brigham Young University's Center for Environmental Studies, publications associated with the Desert Biome mailing list, and records associated with the International Biological Program. Materials dated approximately 1950-1980.