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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 52 Collections and/or Records:

Brigham Young University commencement exercise programs

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1008
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1890-2014
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Brigham Young University commencement exercise programs

Brigham Young University convocation exercises records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1099
Scope and Contents

Contains convocation programs of the university's various colleges from 1973-2011, as well as graduation instructions and invitations, 1973-2011.

Dates: 1973-2012
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Brigham Young University convocation exercises records

Brigham Young University diploma

 Collection — Oversize-folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232510823]
Identifier: MSS 6116
Scope and Contents

Brigham Young University diploma, 1920; awarded to Fonda Jolley.

Dates: 1920
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Brigham Young University diploma

Brigham Young University publications

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5348
Scope and Contents

Contains programs, brochures, journals, newsletters, directories, catalogs, pamphlets, reports, biographies, histories, magazines and sheet music published by Brigham Young University concerning university colleges, departments, performances, banquets, the honor code, travel study, conferences, homecoming, commencement exercises, clubs, tours, publications, sports teams, lectures, and broadcasts from 1941-1994.

Dates: 1941-1994
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Brigham Young University publications

BYU Photo general negatives, 1875-2002, bulk: 1970-2002

 Series
Identifier: UA 5754 Series 3
Scope and Contents Contains negatives, contact sheets, and photograph prints of various scenes of Brigham Young University campus life, University departments, University presidents, and staff and faculty. Also includes leadership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, events and ceremonies such as graduation and Homecoming, student activities during different seasons of the year, campus buildings and services, field trips, workshops, other properties such as Aspen Grove and the BYU Farm in...
Dates: 1875-2002; Majority of material found within 1970-2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5754, BYU Photo photographs

Office of the President records on academics, 1971-1972

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1085 Series 1 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents From the Series: Contains materials related to the academic status of Brigham Young University and university planning set forth by the Office of the President. Materials include reports detailing the status of each college and their respective departments. The reports discuss the situation of the department with its academic goals and its service to the student body. Materials related to changes in tuition and the financial status of the colleges are also included. Student loans and scholarships are also...
Dates: Record Keeping: 1971-1972
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1085, Office of the President records / Office of the President records on academics

Office of the President records on academics, 1972-1974

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1085 Series 1 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents From the Series: Contains materials related to the academic status of Brigham Young University and university planning set forth by the Office of the President. Materials include reports detailing the status of each college and their respective departments. The reports discuss the situation of the department with its academic goals and its service to the student body. Materials related to changes in tuition and the financial status of the colleges are also included. Student loans and scholarships are also...
Dates: Record Keeping: 1972-1974
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1085, Office of the President records / Office of the President records on academics

Office of the President records on academics, 1973-1974

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1085 Series 1 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents From the Series: Contains materials related to the academic status of Brigham Young University and university planning set forth by the Office of the President. Materials include reports detailing the status of each college and their respective departments. The reports discuss the situation of the department with its academic goals and its service to the student body. Materials related to changes in tuition and the financial status of the colleges are also included. Student loans and scholarships are also...
Dates: Record Keeping: 1973-1974
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1085, Office of the President records / Office of the President records on academics

Office of the President records on academics, 1974-1975

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1085 Series 1 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents From the Series: Contains materials related to the academic status of Brigham Young University and university planning set forth by the Office of the President. Materials include reports detailing the status of each college and their respective departments. The reports discuss the situation of the department with its academic goals and its service to the student body. Materials related to changes in tuition and the financial status of the colleges are also included. Student loans and scholarships are also...
Dates: Record Keeping: 1974-1975
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1085, Office of the President records / Office of the President records on academics

Office of the President records on academics, 1975-1976

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1085 Series 1 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents From the Series: Contains materials related to the academic status of Brigham Young University and university planning set forth by the Office of the President. Materials include reports detailing the status of each college and their respective departments. The reports discuss the situation of the department with its academic goals and its service to the student body. Materials related to changes in tuition and the financial status of the colleges are also included. Student loans and scholarships are also...
Dates: Record Keeping: 1975-1976
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 1085, Office of the President records / Office of the President records on academics

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