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 36 Collections and/or Records:
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.
B. F. Larsen correspondence and mementos, 1910-1967
Contains letters, newspaper clippings, printed programs, and published articles or items about B.F. Larsen, BYU Art Department and Utah art. Includes chronological correspondence, an autobiography, articles and reports, minutes, art notebooks, outlines and coures notes, and teaching materials.
Nancy Briggs papers
This collection includes materials collected while Nancy was teaching.
William Buchanan papers
Correspondence, memoranda, reports, notes, newsletters, newspaper clippings, articles, photographs, and receipts. The materials relate to Buchanan's work as an entomologist.
College of Education correspondence, 1976-1980
Contains departmental correspondence from 1976 to 1980.
College of Education departmental records, 1955-1982
Contains departmental records from 1955 to 1982. These records include annual reports, correspondence, corporate minutes, and course materials for student teachers.
College of Education records
Contains departmental records, financial records, and correspondence. The materials include annual reports, corporate minutes, course materials for student teachers, and budgets. Dated 1955-1982.
College of Fine Arts and Communications dean records
College of Nursing records
Contains applications, letters, grade rolls, a history, lists, yearbooks, student records, and other information produced by the College of Nursing. Includes information about nursing scholarships, student enrollment, the history of the nursing program, and program graduates. Materials date from between 1957 and 1993.
College of Nursing student records, 1983-1991
Contains class lists, memorandums, correspondence, published bulletins, and other materials relating to student registration, course progress, evaluation, and recognition. Also includes information on college faculty and teaching assignments. Materials date from between 1983 and 1991.