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 74 Collections and/or Records:
Athletic Media Relations player cards
Contains cards for players on the Brigham Young University men's basketball and football rosters for 2013-2014. Date is 2014.
Athletic Media Relations records
Includes images of athletes, advertisements, magazine layouts, a binder on the expansion of Cougar Stadium, and biographical information on coaches Alan Albright, Harry Anderson, Thomas J. Byrne, Wally English, Larry Hall, John McMullen, Jim Paronto, Wayne Pearce, Marv Roberson, E. L. Roberts, George Sano, Floyd R. Taylor, Wendell Vance, and Dewey Warren.
Athletic Media Relations records on football
Contains materials related to media coverage of the Brigham Young University football team, including media guides, player files, bowl and game files, and photographs. Materials dated 1946-2012.
Jennifer Reeder interview with Catherine Bowles
Oral history of Catherine Bowles, from an interview conducted by Jenny Reeder.
Brigham Young University audio-visual materials concerning administration, history, and student life, 1979-1986
Collection of audio-visual materials concerning admissions, Heritage Series, the Honor Code Office, sculptures, BYU institutional message, BY and You, and forums and devotionals. Dated 1979-1986.
Brigham Young University audio-visual materials on recruiting, 1976-1995
Contains videos and film reels of recruiting videos for "A Time to Dance" and other dance, music, administration, art, business, and athletic recruiting. Dated 1976 to 1995.
Brigham Young University basketball and football historical records
Two volumes about BYU basketball and three volumes about BYU football, containing information about playing facilities, coaches, athletic conferences, individual players, tournaments, won/loss records against different opponents, yearly won/loss records, and individual game scores. The football volumes also include information about homecoming and bowl games.
Brigham Young University college and department audio-visual materials, 1971-1995
Collection of audio-visual materials from various Brigham Young University academic colleges and departments. Dated 1971-1995.
Brigham Young University dance cards
Contains two Brigham Young University dance cards, one from Junior Prom of 1917 which lists patrons such as George Brimhall and Joseph F. Smith, and the other from the Annual Girl's Ball in the Ladies Gym, 1917. Each have pencils on string connected to the cards.