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 168 Collections and/or Records:
Martin B. and JoAnn E. Hickman personal papers, 1925-2015
Contains the personal papers of Martin B. and JoAnn E. Hickman. Includes correspondence and memorabilia regarding both professional life at Brigham Young University and family circles. Yearbooks, letters, poetry, articles, cards, scholarly material, and mementos of various family members make up most of the content. Dated 1900-2015.
Minutes and counts of forum and devotional assemblies
Includes annual reports, statistics, minutes of devotionals and forums; and lists of speakers.
Gordon B. Moody films
Contains three 16 mm films. Two of the films are about a cultural study program to Mexico in 1951, and the other is about Argentina missionaries immediately following World War II. There is also a DVD of the history of Millard County covering the period from 1940-1990.
My life story
My turn on earth : reflections at sixty-five
Noel B. Reynolds research, approximately 1903-1999
Contains research by Reynolds regarding the teaching of the Book of Mormon. Includes manuals, reports, and other materials.
Office of Information Technology audio-visual collection
Contains audio and video footage of annual university conferences, forum lectures, dramatic productions, building dedications, firesides, symposia, and other events. Includes materials in following formats: VHS, DVD, CD, 3/4 in. tape, Betacam SP, Hi8, Video 8, mini DV, audiocassette, DVC Pro, and 8 mm. Dates of original recordings span 1976 to 2000.
Office of the President assistant records
Contains correspondence and subject files from Dean A. Peterson's service as administrative assistant to the president.
Office of the President general records, 1964
Contains letters and memos on general topics such as personal correspondence of President Wilkinson and the Utah School Commission. dated 1964.
Office of the President records on African Americans, 1955-1962
Contians news clippings, letters and memos discussing the position of black students at BYU and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dated 1955 to 1962.