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 35 Collections and/or Records:
Sound recordings of Indian Week, 1967-1976
Contains audio recordings from the events during Indian Week. Dated 1967 to 1976.
Sound recordings of Inquiry Conference, 1961-1968
Contains audio recordings from the events during Inquiry week. Dated 1961 to 1968.
Sound recordings of International Week, 1961-1995
Contains audio recordings from the events during International week. Dated 1961 to 1995.
Sound recordings of lessons and workshops, 1949-1979
Contains audio recordings of recitals and events from the viola congress, instrumental and vocal music workshops, language lessons, and other workshops held on campus. Dated 1949 to 1979.
Sound recordings of scripture symposiums, 1970-1990
Contains audio recordings of scripture symposiums. Dated 1970 to 1990.
Sound recordings of seminaries, 1955-1966
Contains audio recordings of seminary addresses given during 1955 to 1966.
Sound recordings of seminars, 1961-1998
Contains audio recordings of various seminars that were associated with Brigham Young University dated 1961 to 1998.
Sound recordings of special weeks, 1951-1995
Contains audio recordings from the events of Education, Homecoming, Indian, Inquiry, and International weeks held on campus. Dated 1951 to 1995.
Sound recordings of symposiums, 1965-1998
Contains audio recordings of communication, scripture, and Sperry symposiums. Dated 1965 to 1998.
Sound recordings of the Sperry Symposium, 1983-1991
Contains audio recordings of the Sperry symposiums. Dated 1983 to 1991.