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 51 Collections and/or Records:
Cougar Club files, 1966-1976
Contains information on accounts, chapters, banquets, scholarships, memberships, reunions, etc. Materials dated approximately 1966-1976.
Development files, 1957-1983
Contains files on annual giving, conferences, foundations, publications, scholarships, tax law, etc. Materials dated 1957 to 1983.
Division of Continuing Education general records, 1982-1989
Materials contain invitations, National University Continuing Education Association records, and South, East, and North records. Dated from 1982 to 1989.
Division of Continuing Education publications, brochures, and flyers, 1982-2002
Materials contain administrative files, American Indian Services general records, Continuing Education communique records, invitations, annual reports, and other records. Dated from 1982 to 2002.
Elliott Cameron file, 1962-1972
Contains various records, correspondence, and articles relating to Alumni Relations. Contains information pertaining to Aspen Grove, Athletic Activities, Development, Faculty, and other files.
Ernest L. Wilkinson personal correspondence, 1970-1978
Contains personal correspondence by Wilkinson. Materials date from between 1970 and 1978.
F. LaMond Tullis personal files, 1985-1989
Contains F. LaMond Tullis' personal files including correspondence, meeting notes, invitations to events, financial records, his 1989 resume, and journal articles. Contains records on topics including politics and economics, publication requests and reviews, Tullis's position as an Associate Academic Vice President, and personal visits and memos, 1985-1989.
Faculty Center faculty development seminar records
Contains materials documenting the Faculty Development Seminar (FDS) for new faculty put on by the Brigham Young University Faculty Center. Records include FDS packets, participant directories, invitations, and FDS evaluations. Materials date from 1994 to 2008.
Glenn Smith file, 1980
Contains information on Glenn Smith's $1 million party, dated 1980.
Membership Programs file, 1981
Contains various records, correspondence, and articles relating to Alumni Relations. Contains information pertaining to Aspen Grove, Athletic Activities, Development, Faculty, and other files.