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 65 Collections and/or Records:
Alice Louise Reynolds collection of travel literature, 1898-1937
Contains travel guides, pamphlets, maps, and other literature related to Reynolds's travels in Europe and the Middle East. Materials were published between 1898 and 1937.
Associated Students of Brigham Young University records
Contains Associated Students of Brigham Young University (ASBYU) organizational materials, such as executive manuals and handbooks. The collection also contains information about election candidates and their platforms, election pamphlets, photographs of council members, scrapbooks, newspaper articles, and other ASBYU club material.
Athletic Media Relations scrapbooks on women's gymnastics, 1976-2004
Scrapbooks document the Brigham Young University women's gymnastics team through newspaper clippings and photographs from the Daily Universe, the Deseret News, and the Daily Herald highlighting the record of the gymnastics team. Pamphlets introducing new seasons contain biographies of team participants and coaches as well as photos, 1976-2004.
Athletic Media Relations scrapbooks on women's soccer, 1994-2003
Scrapbooks document the Brigham Young University women's soccer team through newspaper clippings and photographs put together in scrapbooks. The scrapbooks are organized by years and begin with the introduction of women's soccer to the intercollegiate competition. Contained within are clippings highlighting the wins of the team as well as the team players, 1994-2003.
Athletic Media Relations scrapbooks on women's volleyball, 1973-2003
Scrapbooks document the Brigham Young University women's volleyball team through scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings and photographs from notably the Deseret News, Daily Herald, and the Daily Universe. Contained within are season pamphlets highlighting the team and coaches as well as news articles of wins and losses. Also contains a scrapbook documenting an undated international tour taken by the team, 1973-2003.
B Y and you!
Pamphlet produced by Brigham Young University to orient new students to campus entitled B Y and You!. It includes information on the honor code, student life, songs and yells, and athletics as well as messages from campus leaders, 1950-1951.
Nancy Briggs papers
This collection includes materials collected while Nancy was teaching.
Brigham Young University brochures
Includes four brochures advocating and announcing new sessions of school. Specifically announces courses for the Brigham Young Academy Commercial College, the Deseret Summer Institute, and one general announcement for winter semester of 1915-1916.
Brigham Young University health and safety records
Contains a Workers' Compensation pamphlet, campus safety and security booklet, university student health plan, and security report.
Brigham Young University publicity brochures
Includes publicity brochures and pamphlets for Brigham Young University. These materials promote the University and campus life.