Editor’a note: This story was originally published on Oct. 23, 2024.

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On Oct. 23, 1903, a unique university was born in Provo, Utah.

The school’s origins began in 1875, formed as Brigham Young Academy. According to historical accounts , the instructors first welcomed 1,000 students to BYA at its current campus location on Jan. 4, 1892, making it one of the largest schools in the Rocky Mountains.

The decision to change the school’s name to Brigham Young University was made in the fall of 1903, and the school’s board of trustees made it official on Oct. 23-24, dividing the school into Brigham Young University and Brigham Young High School.

Four years later, the famous giant “Y” that is embedded on a mountain

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