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 103 Collections and/or Records:
Sound recordings of the Sperry Symposium, 1983-1991
Contains audio recordings of the Sperry symposiums. Dated 1983 to 1991.
Sound recordings of the university centennial, 1975
Contains audio recordings of reports concerning the centennial of Brigham Young University. Dated 1975.
Sound recordings of theatre and opera performances, 1952-1994
Contains audio recordings of theatre and opera performances held on campus. Dated 1952 to 1994.
Sound recordings of training meetings, 1958-1979
Contains audio recordings of training sessions pertaining mostly to Priesthood holders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dated 1958 to 1979.
Sound recordings of university presidents, 1945-1995
Contains audio recordings of inaugurations and other events associated with the University Presidents. Dated 1945 to 1995.
Sound recordings of viola congress, 1978-1979
Contains audio recordings of the recitals and events associated with the viola congress from 1978 to 1979.
Sound recordings on executive policy, 1958
Contains audio recordings of executive policies. Dated 1958.
Sound recordings on the Missionary Training Center, 1974-1986
Contains audio recordings of seminars, devotionals, groundbreakings, and dedications from the Missionary Training Center. Dated 1974 to 1986.
Stake firesides, 1961-1992
Contains audio recordings of stake firesides from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at Brigham Young University from 1961 to 1992.
Tape of the bidding on the State Hospital Farm in Phoenix, Arizona
Tape prepared by radio station KOY of Phoenix which covers the bidding for the purchase of the State Hospital Farm at Phoenix for Brigham Young University. Accompanying memo also included.