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 397 Collections and/or Records:
Athletic Media Relations scrapbooks on women's tennis, 1970-2004
Scrapbooks documents the Brigham Young University women's tennis team through scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings and photographs most notably from the Daily Universe, the Daily Herald, the Deseret News, and the Salt Lake Tribune. The scrapbooks highlight the playing record of the team, administrative changes, and team players, 1970-2004.
Athletic Media Relations scrapbooks on women's volleyball, 1973-2003
Scrapbooks document the Brigham Young University women's volleyball team through scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings and photographs from notably the Deseret News, Daily Herald, and the Daily Universe. Contained within are season pamphlets highlighting the team and coaches as well as news articles of wins and losses. Also contains a scrapbook documenting an undated international tour taken by the team, 1973-2003.
Athletic Media Relations subject files, 1946-2012
Contains information on subjects relating to football press conferences, issues, the NFL draft, and other miscellaneous topics. Includes newspaper clippings and official publications. Dated 1946-2012.
Athletics Office records, 1971-1974
Contains administrative files, including correspondence, memos, clippings, proposals, information sheets, scrapbooks, and surveys.
J. LaVar Bateman papers
Contains papers documenting BYU forum assembly speakers. Also includes outlines, correspondence, news clippings, teaching resource materials, copies of minutes, a few photographs, vita information on LaVar Bateman, and other papers. Also includes a short history of the BYU Emeritus Club, written by Ed Butterworth.
Sidor Belarksy papers
Collection includes biographical information, newspaper articles, songbooks, personal sheet music, letters of appreciation, and recordings (CD).
Benjamin Cluff Jr. Annual Lecture records
Materials include a program from the inaugural Benjamin Cluff Jr. Annual Lecture, the featured essay for 2003 and a newspaper article about Chieko N. Okazaki's inaugural address, as well as programs and recordings of addresses given as part of the annual lecture. Dated 2003.
Nancy Briggs papers
This collection includes materials collected while Nancy was teaching.
Brigham Young University club records
Contains records from student clubs and organizations of Brigham Young University. These records include club constitutions, membership rolls, advertisements for activities sponsored by the club, photographs of members, and newspaper articles that relate to the club. Also included are programs from club meetings and club registration forms. Materials dated 1927-1989.
Brigham Young University diamond jubilee records
Includes program of events, general information, texts of addresses, dedication of the Science building, photos of events, congratulatory letters, and newsclippings.