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 13 Collections and/or Records:
Admissions and Records Office correspondence on commencement, 1973-2001
Contains correspondence, programs, meeting minutes, and other material related to university commencement exercises. Materials date from between 1973 and 2001.
Laboratory School associations and organizations records, 1953-1968
Contains minutes and files on the National Association of Student Councils, National Honor Society for Junior and Senior High Schools, and Parent-Teacher Association: correspondence, program outlines, conference information, meeting minutes, constitutions, handbooks, annual reports, membership lists, certificates, and cards, emblems, clippings, policy and procedure information, GPA summaries, and other materials. Dates range from 1953-1968.
Laboratory School parent-teacher association records, 1940-1968
Contains meeting minutes, expenditures, correspondence, reports, policy and procedure, constitutions, patron lists, and treasurer's record. Dates range from 1940-1968.
Laboratory School student council records, 1939-1968
Contains meeting minutes, policy and procedures, constitution, student officer duties, budgets, histories, and other materials in chronological order. Dates range from 1939-1968.
Public Affairs and Guest Relations commencement and conferences, 1989-2003
Contains programs, reports, and correspondence from Public Affairs and Guest Relations. These materials pertain to annual conferences and commencements.
Public Affairs and Guest Relations records
Contains reports, programs, and correspondence from Public Affairs and Guest Relations pertaining to special events, commencement, and annual conferences. The special events include ground breaking and building dedications, prominent guests, and special sporting events.
Public Affairs and Guest Relations special events, 1973-2003
Contains correspondence, reports, and programs from special events hosted by Public Affairs and Guest Relations. These events include ground breaking and building dedications, prominent guests and speakers, exhibits, and special sporting events.
Public Relations Division department records, 1974-1982
The series contains correspondence, minutes, reports, speeches, programs, photographs, and clippings related to commencement, travel, and campus visits.
Public Relations Division records, 1963-2002
Contains materials from the public relations department, Speaker's Bureau, United Way, visitor's center, community relations, and VIP hosting. The activities include community open houses, volunteer events, campus tours, and visits from dignitaries.
Special Events Department meeting minutes, 1969-2003
Contains minutes for the Homecoming Committee, the Athletic Advisory Council, Special Events Advisory Board, Special Events staff meetings, and other meetings that involved personnel from the Special Events Department. Materials dated 1969 to 2003.