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Brigham Young University

 Organization

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 4701 Collections and/or Records:

University Personnel Services records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 580
Scope and Contents

Includes general files of the office including employee policies and procedures manual.

Dates: 1952-1968

University Police media releases

 Collection — Carton 1: [Barcode: 31197235217244]
Identifier: UA 5544
Scope and Contents

Includes media releases, original and photocopied newspaper clippings, and photographs relating to security and Police Department activity on Brigham Young University campus, 1960-1984 and 1990-1998.

Dates: 1960-1984; 1990-1998

University Police records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 1175
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence and meeting minutes documenting the activities of the BYU Police Department. Materials dated 1976-1995.

Dates: 1976-1995

University Publications correspondence

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231010023]
Identifier: UA 440
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence with devotional and forum speakers regarding the publication of their addresses by BYU Extension Services. 58 items.

Dates: 1955-1971

University Publications photographs

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA P 10
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs and negatives of campus events, students, and buildings at Brigham Young University. Materials date from between approximately 1959 and 1985.

Dates: approximately 1959-1985

University Relations Division advertising records, 1937-1971

 Series
Identifier: UA 586 Series 12
Scope and Contents note

Contains samples of advertising materials created by Brigham Young University from 1937 to 1971.

Dates: Other: 1937-1971

University Relations Division budget and finance records, 1947-1978

 Series
Identifier: UA 586 Series 4
Scope and Contents note

Budget and other financial reports.

Dates: Other: 1947-1978

University Relations Division correspondence, 1983-1994

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1252 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence surrounding Alumni Relations and the Associate Advancement Vice President and various programs connected to the Alumni Association. Dates range from 1983 to 1994.

Dates: 1983-1994

University Relations Division director records, 1954-1966

 Series
Identifier: UA 543 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, minutes, memorandums, financial records, and other materials produced by the division director. Includes information on university public relations efforts, administration, and school activities.

Dates: Other: 1954-1966

University Relations Division director records, 1967-1973

 Series
Identifier: UA 543 Series 3
Scope and Contents note

Contains correspondence, memos, minutes, reports, and other materials on university events. Includes information on commencement, budgets, mail services, and public relations. Materials date from between 1967 and 1973.

Dates: Other: 1967-1973