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 196 Collections and/or Records:
R. Lanier Britsch miscellaneous articles, papers, and newsclippings, 1957-1996
Contains clippings, articles, addresses, and so forth mainly about Mormonism, East Asian cultures, and religion.
R. Lanier Britsch papers on other associations and societies, 1970-2000
Contains records and minutes of other groups and societies.
R. Lanier Britsch papers on professional assignments, 1959-1989
Contains drafts, notes and published books, articles, and speeches by R. Lanier Britsch.
R. Lanier Britsch papers on the Mormon Historical Association, 1977-2000
Contains records and minutes of the Mormon Historial Asssociation.
R. Lanier Britsch research sources, articles, and notes, 1967-1974
Contains research, notes, and correspondence for publications.
Ray C. Hillam conference, sabbatical, and study abroad papers, 1961-2002
Correspondence, notes, program information, articles, and memos created or collected by Ray Cole Hillam in the course of his professional conferences, sabbaticals, and involvement with study abroad. Dated from 1961 to 2002.
Ray C. Hillam lecture papers, 1970-1990
Notes, ephemera, and transcripts of lectures given by Ray Cole Hillam while a faculty member at Brigham Young University. Dated 1970 to 1990.
Ray C. Hillam papers on Brigham Young University spy scandal, 1965-1985
Contains a documentary compilation of all the material which traces the history of the "Spy Ring" incident of 1966-1967. It contains letters, memos, notes, and reports of various conversations collected by Ray C. Hillam, one of eight professors whose classes were monitored by a group of students allegedly under the direction of President Ernest L. Wilkinson. Dated from 1965 to 1985.
Ray C. Hillam research papers, 1945-2005
Contains notes, articles, bibliographic analysis, correspondence, and ephemera collected or created by Hillam in the process of his research as a faculty member at Brigham Young University. Dated from 1945 to 2005.