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 934 Collections and/or Records:
Walter Pace Cottam photographs of Brigham Young University, approximately 1920-1940
Materials include two photographs of a snow-covered beehive-shaped statue at Brigham Young University taken between approximately 1920 and 1940 by Walter P. Cottam.
Warnick House year book
Scrapbook documenting the activities of the women who lived in the Warnick House, a university-sponsored co-op located at 694 N. 100 East, Provo, Utah. Materials date from between 1953 to 1954.
Albert Wilkins collection of graduation papers and photograph
Materials include a photograph of the Brigham Young University prepatory school class of 1906, including Albert Wilkins, as well as their graduation certificate and program. Dated 1906.
Wilkinson History file, date of production not identified
Contains various records, correspondence, and articles relating to Alumni Relations. Contains information pertaining to Aspen Grove, Athletic Activities, Development, Faculty, and other files.
John A. Williams papers on Brigham Young University
Contains photographs of the Brigham Young University campus, with an emphasis on Wymount Village. Also includes textual material related to Wymount Village. Materials cover the years 1959 to 1963.
Women's Sports Information scrapbook on women's baseball, 1995-1996
Scrapbook contains documentation on women's baseball at Brigham Young University through newspaper clippings, photographs, and other means. Includes articles highlighting team participants, coaches, and season wins and losses, 1995-1996.
Women's Sports Information scrapbooks on women's track and field, 1977-2002
Scrapbooks document the Brigham Young University women's track and field team as well as the women's cross-country team. The scrapbooks include newspaper clippings and photographs most notably from the Deseret News, the Daily Herald, and the Daily Universe. Contained within are season pamphlets highlighting the team and coaches as well as news articles of wins and losses, 1977-2002.
Mary Hale Woolsey papers
Contains manuscripts, typescripts, correspondence (business and personal), scrapbooks, published and unpublished music, personal writings and literary works (poems, short stories, etc.) created and collected during Woolsey's career as a writer of adult and children's literature and as a composer of popular music.
World Family Policy Center photographs, date of production not identified
Contains photographs of on campus events connected to the World Family Policy Center. Date of production not identified.
Young Company multi-media files, 1976-1999
Contains various multimedia records related to the Young Company, dating from between 1976 and 1999.