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 154 Collections and/or Records:
Department of Music files on ensembles, 1988-1992
Materials include schedules, correspondence, programs, memos. Dated 1988-1992.
Department of Recreation Education records, 1939-1970
Contains programs, articles, and reports from the department. The materials pertain to the International Folk Dancers and Intramural sports. The materials come from the tenures of Department Chairs Israel C. Heaton and William J. Hafen.
Department of Theatre and Media Arts records on Final Cut, 1992-1996
Materials in this series are related to the Final Cut video festival. Materials include scripts, presentation programs, and notes about the different films presented. Dated 1992-1996.
Department of Youth Leadership records, 1957-1973
Contains correspondence, brochures, and programs dated 1957 to 1973. The materials pertain to the Boy Scouts and Explorer and Youth Clinic associated with the department. The materials pertain to the tenure of Department Chair Thane J. Packer.
Development files, 1957-1983
Contains files on annual giving, conferences, foundations, publications, scholarships, tax law, etc. Materials dated 1957 to 1983.
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.
Emeritus Club records, 1947-1966
Contains historical and annual meeting files, including correspondence, proposed constitution, plan of awards of citations, certificates, membership lists, Christmas card, Library Memorial Fund, printed programs, and newspaper clippings.
Especially For Youth program booklets
Includes a brief history of EFY program; biographical sketches and photographs of Session Directors, teachers, and speakers; group photographs of counselors; definition of annual theme; schedule of week activities; words to theme song and Latter-day Saint hymns; and program standards. 2 items.
Glenn Smith file, 1980
Contains information on Glenn Smith's $1 million party, dated 1980.
Graduate School internship and research records, 1956-1976
Contains materials pertaining to internships and research related to the Graduate School. The materials include reports, dissertations, and notes.