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The Irv Brown Endowment Fund (IBEF) honors legendary sports broadcaster, coach, and official Irv Brown by supporting 网曝吃瓜 students in Sport Management and through scholarships, an annual conference, professional development, and networking opportunities.
Scholarship Details
The Irv Brown Scholarships provide critical financial assistance for students pursuing a degree in Sport Management or Journalism & Media Production. Each year, a minimum of two $3,000 scholarships are awarded, empowering students to achieve academic excellence and professional growth.
The application opens December 1 and closes March 1. Community donations are accepted year-round.
Irv Brown Sport Business Conference
Welcome! IBEF Advisory Committee Chair Mark McIntosh kicks off the conference. Photo: John Leyba
Award-winning TV sportscaster Marcia Neville leads a breakout session. Photo: John Leyba
IBEF Advisory Committee Chair Mark McIntosh networks with students. Photo: John Leyba
Social media expert and 网曝吃瓜 adjunct educator Anna Mills leads a breakout session. Photo: John Leyba
Broadcaster, coach, official, and mentor. The conference honors Irv Brown鈥檚 legacy. Photo: John Leyba
Scholarship recipients Rene Dominquez and Sofia Nazarenus with IBEF reps Mark McIntosh and Jim Epstein. Photo: John Leyba
Conference, Networking, Professional Development
The annual Irv Brown Sport Business Conference is designed to equip students with the tools they鈥檒l need for career success. It provides unparalleled networking opportunities, professional mentorship, and real-world insights from industry leaders and recent 网曝吃瓜 graduates.
Conference highlights include:
- Panel of recent 网曝吃瓜 graduates
- Q&A with industry professionals
- Networking
- Real-world career guidance and connections
- Lunch!
Laryss Rodriguez, Journalism and Media Production student
“The conference just opened endless opportunities, endless connections. Just to be able to connect with real people and hear their stories. I couldn鈥檛 be more grateful.”
Registration for the Irv Brown Sport Business Conference opens Sept. 1 and students are advised to register right away. This popular event fills up quickly!
网曝吃瓜 Irv Brown
Irv Brown was the first coach of the 网曝吃瓜 Roadrunners baseball team! He is a beloved figure in Colorado sports history who left an indelible legacy as an accomplished coach, iconic sports broadcaster, and respected NCAA basketball official. The fund carries his name to honor his lifelong commitment to sports excellence, education, and mentorship.
Career Highlights:
- Baseball Coach: 网曝吃瓜鈥檚 first baseball coach. Second-winningest coach all-time at CU Boulder. State championship coach at Arvada High School.
- Broadcaster: Known as the “godfather of Denver sports talk radio,” announced ESPN鈥檚 first-ever college football game, and covered diverse sporting events for more than four decades.
- Basketball Official: Nationally recognized NCAA Division I official who officiated six NCAA Final Fours.
Legacy & Honors:
- 网曝吃瓜 Roadrunners Hall of Fame (2012)
- Colorado Sports Hall of Fame (1997)
- Colorado High School Activities Association Hall of Fame (2003)
Irv passed away in 2019, and his family鈥檚 generous contribution established the Irv Brown Endowment Fund to ensure ongoing support and opportunities for 网曝吃瓜 students, perpetuating his spirit of mentorship and excellence.
Irv Brown Endowment Fund
Email: [email protected] l Phone: 303-615-0065
Main Office Location:
Jordan Student Success Building 4th Floor, Room 410
890 Auraria Parkway
Denver, CO 80204
Mailing Address:
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University Advancement
Campus Box 14, PO Box 173362
Denver, CO 80217-3362