BYU alumni in academia include former Dean of the Harvard Business School Kim B. Clark, two time world's most influential business thinker Clayton M. Christensen, Michael K. Young ('73), former president of the University of Washington, Matthew S. Holland, former president of Utah Valley University, Stan L. Albrecht, former president of Utah State University, and Stephen D. Nadauld, previous president of Utah Tech University (formerly known as Dixie State University). The university also graduated Nobel laureate, Paul D. Boyer. Philo Farnsworth (inventor of the electronic television) received an honorary degree in 1967. Harvey Fletcher (inventor of the hearing aid) is also a graduate of the university. Four of BYU's thirteen presidents were alumni of the university. Additionally, alumni of BYU who have served as business leaders include Gary Crittenden ('76), former Dell CEO Kevin Rollins ('84), and Deseret Book CEO Sheri L. Dew.
BYU alumni in academia include former Dean of the Harvard Business School Kim B Clark two time world's most influential business thinker Clayton M Christensen Michael K Young ('73) former president of the University of Washington Matthew S Holland former president of Utah Valley University Stan L Albrecht former president of Utah State University and Stephen D Nadauld previous president of Utah Tech University (formerly known as Dixie State University) The university also graduated Nobel laureate Paul D Boyer Philo Farnsworth (inventor of the electronic television) received an honorary degree in 1967 Harvey Fletcher (inventor of the hearing aid) is also a graduate of the university Four of BYU's thirteen presidents were alumni of the university Additionally alumni of BYU who have served as business leaders include Gary Crittenden ('76) former Dell CEO Kevin Rollins ('84) and Deseret Book CEO Sheri L Dew