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 148 Collections and/or Records:
Inland : incorporating interim, 1958
The subseries contains the contributions of Clinton F. Larson to Inland: Incorporating Interim.
Reed M. Izatt papers
Contains the papers of Izatt from 1954 to 2006. Includes a festschrift as well as academic publications.
J. Joel Moss collection on classes, 1961-1983
BYU class evaluations, marriage resource materials, and other class materials relating to a family living class.
J. Joel Moss collection on family living class, 1963-1991
Speeches, lessons, and other materials about marriage, children and other family science topics associated with a family living class.
J. Joel Moss writings, speeches and other material, 1945-2003
Publications, T.V. series transcripts, and other materials on various topics created by Joel Moss.
James H. Backman publications, 1998-2006
Contains material related to publications co-authored or founded by Backman. Contains materials related to the publications "Utah Property Law" and the journal "Law School International Law and Management Review". Dated 1998-2006.
John O. Christensen papers on subject specialists and serials, 1981-2001
Contains reports for the Subject Specialist Taskforce, approved serials and serials cancellations, serials budgets, inventories review and statistics, and book selection policies. Dates range from 1982 to 2002.
Lynn Eric Johnson papers
Contains three publications produced by Johnson as a faculty member at Brigham Young University. Includes information on student career planning, as well as the functioning of student stakes on campus. Materials date from approximately 1969 to 1972.
La poesie contemporaine aux Etats-Unis, 1962
The subseries contains the contributions of Clinton F. Larson to La Poesie Contemporaine Aux Etats-Unis.
Laboratory School printed materials, 1963-1968
Contains curriculum development materials authored by faculty members of Brigham Young High School as part of an Education Experimental Programs project. Dates range from 1963-1968.