George Henry Brimhall was President of Brigham Young University from 1904 to 1921. After graduating from Brigham Young Academy, Brimhall served as principal of Spanish Fork schools and then as district superintendent of Utah County schools, finally returning to Brigham Young Academy. In April 1904, Brimhall became president of the school, which had become Brigham Young University in October 1903. As President of BYU, Brimhall helped institute the collegiate program, departments for specific subjects, and an emphasis on religious learning.
