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 288 Collections and/or Records:
Alumni Association photographs of homecoming queens
Contains photographs of Brigham Young University homecoming queens. Photographs include hand-tinted images (53 x 64 cm) and larger portraits (51 x 60 cm). Photographs date from between 1937 and 1987.
Alumni House files, 1955-1983
Contains largely alphabetical files on topics related to the Alumni House: keys, office equipment, parking, remodeling, etc. Materials dated 1955 to 1983.
Alumni Relations records
Contains various records, correspondence, and articles relating to Alumni Relations. Contains information pertaining to Aspen Grove, Athletic Activities, Development, Faculty, and other files.
Aspen Grove files, 1959-1982
Contains assorted files related to the Aspen Grove property: audits, camps, construction, family events, budgeting and fund raising, insurance and taxes, landscaping, travel policy, etc. Materials dated 1959 to 1982.
Associated Students of Brigham Young University records
Contains Associated Students of Brigham Young University (ASBYU) organizational materials, such as executive manuals and handbooks. The collection also contains information about election candidates and their platforms, election pamphlets, photographs of council members, scrapbooks, newspaper articles, and other ASBYU club material.
Associated Women Students records
Contains the records of the activities of the Associated Women Students, including diaries, scrapbooks, and photographs of members and homecoming royalty.
Athletic Media Relations records
Includes images of athletes, advertisements, magazine layouts, a binder on the expansion of Cougar Stadium, and biographical information on coaches Alan Albright, Harry Anderson, Thomas J. Byrne, Wally English, Larry Hall, John McMullen, Jim Paronto, Wayne Pearce, Marv Roberson, E. L. Roberts, George Sano, Floyd R. Taylor, Wendell Vance, and Dewey Warren.
Athletic Media Relations records on football
Contains materials related to media coverage of the Brigham Young University football team, including media guides, player files, bowl and game files, and photographs. Materials dated 1946-2012.
Athletics files, 1961-1980
Contains various records, correspondence, and articles relating to Alumni Relations. Contains information pertaining to Aspen Grove, Athletic Activities, Development, Faculty, and other files.
B. F. Larsen collection addendum, 1929-1970
Contains personal papers, including art work, clippings, exams, postcards, art textbooks, articles, photos and slides, printed art, and correspondenc.