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Brigham Young University (BYU) is a private educational institution located in Provo, Utah, United States. It was founded on January 1, 1875, by Karl G. Maeser and Brigham Young. The university is named after its co-founder, Brigham Young. BYU operates under the ownership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is accredited by various organizations, including the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
The university's motto is "Enter to learn, go forth to serve". It is affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the National Athletic Association. BYU has a total of 5,244 employees.
BYU owns several facilities and subsidiaries, including LaVell Edwards Stadium, Marriott Center, KBYU-FM, BYU Television International, KUMT, and BYU Radio. The university also operates the Wheatley Institution, Franklin S. Harris Fine Arts Center, and various other subsidiaries.
The university has an official website at https://www.byu.edu/ and is active on various social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. They also have a presence on AngelList, Crunchbase, and LinkedIn.
BYU has been granted 226 patents and offers mobile applications through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The university can be contacted via email at byu-info@byu.edu or by phone at +14224636.
