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 350 Collections and/or Records:
Raymond B. Farnsworth papers on Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) project, 1973-1978
Contains reports, correspondence, contracts, etc. about the Tennessee Valley Authority(TVA) project.
Records file, 1973-1977
Contains various records, correspondence, and articles relating to Alumni Relations. Contains information pertaining to Aspen Grove, Athletic Activities, Development, Faculty, and other files.
Records relating to the semi-centennial celebration of Brigham Young University
Includes correspondence, press clippings, and the official report of the semi-centennial celebration. Also includes a copy of the Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine v. 27, which contains addresses of celebration speakers; and the dedication of the Heber J. Grant Library.
Religious Instruction records
Religious Instruction files on prospective, part-time, and full-time faculty members including contracts and correspondence, budget reports, subject files, office files, and mounted oversize photographs of archaeological and other sites in South America. Includes materials from 1965 to 1979.
Research Division department records, 1960-1985
The series contains reports, correspondence, awards, and financial records from the Research Division during 1960-1985.
Research Division records
Contains records from the office of Garth Frazier, administrative supervisor. Includes budget, correspondence, faculty fellowship applications and rejections, reports, sampling of projects.
Research Division records
Contains reports, notes, correspondence, memorandums, awards, and financial records from the Research Division during 1954-1985. The materials pertain to research and faculty.
Owen S. Rich papers
The collection contains correspondence, reports, autobiographies, and audiocassettes from Owen S. Rich. The materials pertain to his professional career as a teacher and founding of KBYU.
Robert K. Thomas correspondence with Dallin H. Oaks, 1971-1972
Contains correspondence between Thomas and Oaks, dating from between 1971 and 1972.
Robert K. Thomas personal correspondence with Ernest L. Wilkinson, 1967-1970
Contains correspondence between Thomas and Wilkinson, dating from 1958 to 1970.