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 14 Collections and/or Records:
Admissions and Records Office correspondence on freshmen, 1994-2000
Contains correspondence, guides, transparencies, publications, and other material related to freshmen enrollment, registration, and academic planning. Materials date from between 1994 and 2000.
James H. Backman papers
Contains publications, curriculum materials, and other items produced and collected by Backman related to his work at the J. Reuben Clark Law School. Contains teaching materials from his courses, as well as documentation on the school's internship program. Materials date from between 1977 and 2008.
Brigham Young Academy student publications
Contains Brigham Young Academy student magazine publications from 1884 to 1896. Includes copies of the BYA Student, The Normal, The Journal of Pedagogy, and The Business Journal.
Brigham Young University student publications
Contains periodicals, newsletters, and newspapers published by Brigham Young University students.
Centennial Committee publications, 1975-1976
Contains several publications created in conjunction with the centennial. Dates between 1975-1976.
Department of Chemical Engineering administrative and faculty records, 1964-2005
Contains information on faculty publications and minutes from faculty meetings. Materials dated 1964-2005.
Department of Theatre and Film publications and meeting minutes, 1965-1996
Contains materials related to publications and publicity efforts of the Department of Theatre and Film. Materials include publicity notes, meeting minutes, and brochures for theatre productions. Dated 1965-1996.
Lynn Eric Johnson papers
Contains three publications produced by Johnson as a faculty member at Brigham Young University. Includes information on student career planning, as well as the functioning of student stakes on campus. Materials date from approximately 1969 to 1972.
Laboratory School printed materials, 1963-1968
Contains curriculum development materials authored by faculty members of Brigham Young High School as part of an Education Experimental Programs project. Dates range from 1963-1968.
Media Services publications, 1972-1989
Contains copies of the Religious Motion Picture Catalog (1972), a policies booklet, and the UNIS Signal.