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Brigham Young University

 Organization

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 16 Collections and/or Records:

Pamphlets concerning the honor code

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231234649]
Identifier: UA 1022
Scope and Contents

Contains pamphlets from the Honor Code office, the Student Associations, and from the Athletic Department explaining the Honor Code.

Dates: 1974-1994
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Pamphlets concerning the honor code

Pamphlets concerning the honor code

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231234656]
Identifier: UA 1023
Scope and Contents

Pamphlet was published in 1936 as an orientation to in-coming freshmen. It gives information about important dates in the school year, available activities, and explanations of college jargon.

Dates: 1936
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Pamphlets concerning the honor code

C. Lavar Rockwood letter on riots at Brigham Young University

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197225551511]
Identifier: UA 1293
Scope and Contents

Letter to BYU Broadcasting from C. LaVar Rockwood describing two riots that took place at Brigham Young University in the 1960s. The first occurred at the old football stadium and was protesting the shortening of the Christmas vacation. The second took place at Helaman Halls shortly after two dorms had been converted to house women and was known as the "panty raid." Ernest L. Wilkinson was involved in resolving the "panty raid."

Dates: 2006
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / C. Lavar Rockwood letter on riots at Brigham Young University

Student Service Association records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1329
Scope and Contents

Contains information related to the Student Service Association (BYUSA). Includes reports, financial reports, letters, pamphlets, scholarship information, photographs, training materials, and a commemorative book. Second portion of the collection is arranged in approximate chronological order. Dated approximately 1988-2017.

Dates: 1988-2017
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Student Service Association records

Michael P. Taylor collection on Native American alumni

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 9369
Scope and Contents

Contains oral history interviews (video recordings and some transcripts) conducted by student researchers with Native American alumni of Brigham Young University. Interviews were conducted during the Winter 2019 semester.

Dates: 2019
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Michael P. Taylor collection on Native American alumni

Women in Academics Week records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1111
Scope and Contents The Women in Academics Week records was chaired by Susan Session Rugh in 1974. It began as an alternative to the annual bridal fair on campus and highlighted women who were successful in their own right. The series consisted of monthly lectures and a full week in February. It was designed to help female students recognize their full potential. This collection contains correspondence, newspaper clippings, talks, and flyers announcing activities associated with the Women in Academics...
Dates: 1973-1975
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Women in Academics Week records

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