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), and Kevin J. Worthen (2014- ).

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. Since 1996, the President of the university has 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.

Dee F. Andersen (1931-2014) was vice president of administration at Brigham Young University from 1984 to 1994.

Dee F. Andersen was born April 9, 1931 in Ogden, Utah, to parents Floyd C. Andersen and Lola Rose Andersen. He was raised in Brigham City, Utah, and there he met his future wife, Frances Nicholas. They married on January 18, 1951 and togther they had seven children. Andersen majored in accounting at Utah State University, graduating in 1953, and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Once released from military service, he began a career in business and accounting, and worked as controller and administrative vice president of the University of Utah. He went on to become Associate Comissioner of Education for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Education System, and then administrative vice president of Brigham Young University. He also served in various positions within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints First Presidency and Presiding Bishopric during his lifetime. Andersen passed away on June 27, 2014 in Orem, Utah.