List of presidents of Brigham Young University–Idaho explained

The following people have served as principals or presidents of Brigham Young University-Idaho, also known as the Bannock Stake Academy (1888–1903), Ricks Academy (1903–1917), Ricks Normal College (1917–1923), and Ricks College (1923–2000).

ImageNameYearsTitleSchool Name
1888–1891PrincipalBannock Stake Academy
1891–1894Principal
1894–1899Principal
1899–1901Principal
1901–1914PrincipalBannock Stake Academy (1901–1903)
Ricks Academy (1903–1914)
Andrew B. Christenson1914–1917PrincipalRicks Academy
George S. Romney1917–1931PresidentRicks Normal College (1917–1923)
Ricks College (1923–1931)
Hyrum Manwaring1931–1944PresidentRicks College
John L. Clarke1944–1971President
Henry B. Eyring1971–1977President
Bruce C. Hafen1978–1985President
Joe J. Christensen1985–1989President
Steven D. Bennion1989–1997President
David A. Bednar1997–2004[1] PresidentRicks College (1997–2001)
Brigham Young University–Idaho (2001–2004)
Robert M. Wilkes2004–2005[2] Interim PresidentBrigham Young University–Idaho
Kim B. Clark2005–2015[3] President
Clark Gilbert2015[4] –2017[5] President
Henry J. Eyring2017[6] –2023[7] President
Alvin F. Meredith III2023[8] –presentPresident

References

Notes and References

  1. News: Heaps. Julie Dockstader. New interim president to take helm at BYU-Idaho. 18 March 2014. Church News: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 20 November 2004.
  2. Web site: Heaps. Julie Dockstader. President installed at BYU-Idaho. Church News. November 5, 2013. October 15, 2005.
  3. Clark's term ended April 13, 2015.
  4. Gilbert's term began April 13, 2015.
  5. Gilbert's term ended April 10, 2017.
  6. Eyring's term began April 10, 2017.
  7. Eyring's term ended August 1, 2023.
  8. Meredith's term began August 1, 2023.