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 38 Collections and/or Records:
J. Gordon Daines III and P. Bradford Westwood papers on exhibit, 2006-2008
L.D.S. Church academies music departments, 1905-1921
Handwritten reminiscences. The date of its composition is uncertain. Driggs writes about his teaching activities in the music departments of several academies owned and operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Utah, Idaho, Colorado, and Arizona. He also relates his experiences as a student at Brigham Young University.
Joseph K. Nicholes papers
Lecture notes, studies, student papers, articles on Mormon Americana and folklore by Nicholes's students and noted writers, and Dixie College records.
Office of the President non compos mentis records, 1956-1958
Contains letters and memos explaining false doctrine and critisizing the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dated 1956 to 1958.
Office of the President records on Brigham Young University, 1950-1962
Contains letters and memos to and from President Wilkinson on various issues such as standards, women, high school, and the history of BYU. Dated 1950 to 1962.
Office of the President records on Indian Program, 1960-1962
Contains letters and memos between President Wilkinson, church leaders and others on the topic of the Indian program as well as on specific members of the Ute tribe attending church schools. Dated 1960 to 1962.
Office of the President records on Iran, 1960-1962
Contains memos and letters between BYU and church leadership evaluating Daneshsaraye Ali, a college in Iran, and other aspects of the Iran Program. Also contains the book: Technical Aid- on Investments in People published by BYU. Dated 1960 to 1962.
Office of the President records on leeway vote, 1958
Contains letters and news clippings discussing the leeway vote in Utah. Dated 1958.
Office of the President records on schools of Pacific, 1951-1958
Contains letters and memos rearding teachers, students, and expenses of the Church schools in Hawaii, as well as organizing trips of President Wilkinson to the Pacific. Dated 1951 to 1958.
Office of the President records on television and radio, 1962-1964
Contains letters and memorandums between President Wilkinson, BYU staff, Arch Madsen, and radio executives on the subject of new radio programs and daily operations of the KSL radio station. Dated 1962 to 1964.