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 918 Collections and/or Records:
Brigham Young University campus security and fire safety reports
Contains reports that are produced annually and describe security on the Brigham Young University campus and it's centers. The reports include information on campus law enforcement services, emergency response plans, crime statistics, fire safety and statistics, and drug information. Reports date from 2000 to 2015.
Brigham Young University Chapter poster
Poster describing the formation of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society at Brigham Young University and which is signed by the charter members.
Brigham Young University Chapter scrapbooks, 1932-1986
Brigham Young University Choruses, 1940-1970
Memos about BYU choirs.
Brigham Young University class schedules
Contains Brigham Young University class schedules for undergraduate classes, graduate classes, summer school, evening classes, and the Brigham Young University Salt Lake Center. Also incuded are copies of Brigham Young University quarterly and Bulletin and other course listing materials. Dates range from 1929 to 2018.
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 collection of Kimball Young diplomas
Materials include two diplomas earned by Kimball Young. One is his high school diploma from Brigham Young University High School and the other is his Bachelor of Arts degree from Brigham Young University. Dated 1911-1915.
Brigham Young University college and department audio-visual materials, 1971-1995
Collection of audio-visual materials from various Brigham Young University academic colleges and departments. Dated 1971-1995.
Brigham Young University commencement addresses
Contains commencement addresses delivered at Brigham Young University from 1930 to 2011. Speakers often include General Authorities of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The collection does not include all speakers for all years.
Brigham Young University commencement exercise programs
Contains commencement exercise programs from 1890 to the present at Brigham Young University. Programs list the graduates by degree and college. Materials date from 1890 to 2014.