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 34 Collections and/or Records:
The Alpinian
Yearbook produced for summer school students of Brigham Young University held at Aspen Grove.
Alumni Association collection of memories of Brigham Young University
Responses sent to Arthur R. Watkins, addressing specific questions about student life at Brigham Young University. Respondents were Gwen L. Riches, Francis N. Mortenson, and Mark A. Stahmann.
Alumni questionnaire institutional report summary, 2002 graduates
Report summarizing information gathered on alumni who graduated during 2002. Includes information on how well they feel that their education met the Aims of a BYU Education, their general experience at Brigham Young University, and their postgraduate activities.
Associated Students of Brigham Young University histories
Contains histories of the ASBYU as kept by each secretary-historian, highlighting the most important events during each school year. The volumes contain meeting minutes, photocopies of newspaper articles, correspondence, brochures, pamphlets, event programs, and other miscellaneous items that were deemed to have a historical value. Materials dated 1922-1986.
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.
William T. Black collection on Mormon athletics
Contains research files on Latter-day Saint and Brigham Young University athletes. Includes scrapbooks containing pictures, magazines, and newspaper articles, and various books and news articles. The two books are: "Mormon Athletics" and "Mormon Athletics Book 2" published in 1980 and 1982 respectively. In November of 2001 Dr. Black donated his researach files as well as sports programs, magazines, and scrapbooks to Brigham Young University.
Brigham Young University proposal for new student association
This proposal relates the reasons behind a student association and then goes into detail concerning the structure and mission of the new student service association that was to be formed.
Brigham Young University recordings of Wyview Park dedication
Audiocassette and videocassette recordings of dedication services for the Wyview Park family student housing development at Brigham Young University on November 1, 1998. Speakers included Merrill J. Bateman, John M. R. Covey, David A. Hunt, Henry B. Eyring, and James E. Faust. Includes dedicatory prayer offered by James E. Faust.
Brigham Young University senior survey
Contains statistical analysis and report on survey of university seniors about the university. Materials date from 2007.
Broadcast Media Relations Office slides of homecoming parade construction
Contains color slides from the Brigham Young University 1970 Homecoming Parade floats construction.