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The history of Brigham Young University (BYU) begins in 1875, when the school was called Brigham Young Academy (BYA). The school did not reach university status until 1903, in a decision made by the school's board of trustees at the request of BYU president Benjamin Cluff.
Brigham Young University (BYU) is a private research university in Provo, Utah, United States. It was founded in 1875 by religious leader Brigham Young and is sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
May 13, 2024 · The university was founded in 1875 by Brigham Young, second president of the Mormon church, who had led the settlement of the church in Utah. Originally named Brigham Young Academy, the school’s mission was to train teachers for public schools. Instruction began in 1876. The school was elevated to university status in 1903.
Envisioning BYU is a collection of speeches about the founding and history of Brigham Young University—speeches from Karl G. Maeser to current leaders.
University Publications contains primary and secondary works on the history and administration of Brigham Young University. These include course catalogs, schedules, and programs, as well as histories published by the university.
Students come from all over the world to study at Brigham Young University. Nearly 150 years after its humble beginnings, this church-sponsored institution has become one of the largest private universities in the United States.
Apr 3, 2018 · J. Marinus Jensen, Newbern Butt, Elsie Carroll and Bertha Roberts made up the Committee on University History, all appointed by Franklin Harris, 1937. The working papers and notes for this book are in UA collection 104.
