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 155 Collections and/or Records:
Chauncey Cazier Riddle talks
Contains talks, devotional addresses, and religious articles published by Chauncey C. Riddle from 1962-1998.
Rocky Mountain Forensic League records
Rocky Mountain Oratorical League records
Contains orations from the 1st-4th and the 6th annual contests held at the University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado; Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah; University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming; Montana State College, Bozeman, Montana; and the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1925-1930.
Wilford E. Smith personal narratives
Sound recordings of devotionals and forums, 1949-2016
Contains audio recordings of the devotionals and forums at Brigham Young University from 1949 to 2016.
Sound recordings of firesides, 1956-1998
Contains audio recordings of firesides and stake firesides from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held at Brigham Young University from 1956 to 1998.
Sound recordings of seminaries, 1955-1966
Contains audio recordings of seminary addresses given during 1955 to 1966.
Sound recordings of speeches, 1941-1997
Contains audio recordings of speeches and talks given on campus. Dated 1941 to 1997.
Sound recordings of stake firesides, 1956-1992
Contains audio recordings of stake firesides of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at Brigham Young University from 1956 to 1992.
Sounds of a century
These records were compiled by Lorin F. Wheelwright for BYU's Centennial celebration in 1975 and produced by BYU Sound Services. Fifty-five memorable excerpts from BYU forums, assemblies, and devotionals. Also contains memorable music from campus festivities and concerts.