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 120 Collections and/or Records:
Thomas G. Alexander papers
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.
Athletic Media Relations player records, approximately 1950-2009
Contains photographs, newspaper clippings, and other information regarding individual players. Dated cira 1950-2009.
Athletic Media Relations records on football
Contains materials related to media coverage of the Brigham Young University football team, including media guides, player files, bowl and game files, and photographs. Materials dated 1946-2012.
Athletic Media Relations scrapbooks on women's basketball, 1976-2004
Scrapbooks document the Brigham Young University women's basektball team through newspaper clippings and photographs from the Daily Universe, the Daily Herald, and the Deseret News. Also contained are season and game programs highlighting team players, coaches, and season wins and losses, 1976-2004.
Athletic Media Relations scrapbooks on women's golf, 1976-2004
Scrapbooks document the Brigham Young University women's golf team through newsclippings and photographs notably from the Daily Universe, the Daily Herald, and the Deseret News. Contained within are articles highlighting team players, administrative changes, as well as the season records, 1976-2004.
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 softball, 2000-2003
Scrapbooks document the Brigham Young University women's softball team through scrapbooks with newspaper clippings and photographs most notably from the Deseret News and the Daily Herald. Contained within the scrapbooks are records of the wins and losses of the team and articles covering administrative changes and team players, 2000-2003.