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 64 Collections and/or Records:
Collected articles about the Heber J. Grant Library
Includes a series of articles from the Alumni Announcer concerning the Heber J. Grant Library. 16 items.
Collected history of the Old Y Bell
Contains documented histories, poems, and articles (photocopies) concerning the "Y" Bell and other bells at Brigham Young University.
Collection on the block Y and Y Day of Brigham Young University
Contains articles, reports, oral histories, and other materials documenting the genesis and construction of the block Y. Also includes list of payments for the purchase of Y Mountain, and articles about the continuing celebration and ritual of Y Day.
College of General Studies dean records
Contains meeting minutes, correspondence, lectures, surveys, newspaper clippings, department policies, articles, memos and projects relating to the Curriculum Council and the General Education Program (now the Office of Undergraduate Education) from 1967 to 1979.
College of Physical Education records
Contains minutes, correspondence, articles, programs, reports, and papers from the college. The materials pertain to the Dean, departments, and events of the college.
Compiled information concerning African Americans, Brigham Young University, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Includes statements from the Church's First Presidency, letters, news articles, interviews, reports, editorials, and information on BYU policies. A cover document inventories the contents of the collection.
Clarence Cottam papers
Correspondence, reports, articles, notes, minutes, essays, certificates, and miscellaneous items. The materials relate to Cottam's numerous professional activities while working im many capacities for the United States government and for Brigham Young University. The items largely deal with Cottam's work as an ecologist and as a conservationist.
Richard H. Cracroft papers
Collection contains the papers of Richard H. Cracroft, beginning in 1956, with Cracroft's mission, and ending in 2001. They include his personal correspondence, journals, published/unpublished articles, files, and church papers.
Gerrit de Jong writings
Contains miscellaneous writings (including articles, papers for classes at the University of Utah, and addresses) of Gerrit de Jong.