The Irv Brown Endowment Fund at Metropolitan State University of Denver supports student success with scholarships, an annual sport business networking conference, mentorship, and professional experiences opportunities. Victory Productions is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides the giving platform for Irv Brown Scholarships. All donations fund scholarships for Sport Management and Journalism & Media Production students.
Irv Brown Endowment Fund resources are available to students studying the business side of sport, an industry that continues to grow and become more diverse. The expense of higher education also continues to grow. IBEF scholarship funds are a resource for MSU Denver students working hard to overcome the economic challenges that can make pursuing a college education difficult.
MSU Denver offers respected degrees in both Sport Management and Journalism & Media Production. Irv Brown Endowment Fund programs are the added value that elevate the learning experience, encouraging students to dream and pursue career goals.
“As the first person in my family to go to college, it means so much to see all the hard work pay off — this scholarship really means a lot.”
Sofia Nazarenus
Sport Management
“It’s my honor just to have my name associated with someone like Mr. Brown … I hope it can be an example for small-town kids like me that you can suceed in a city like Denver.”
Rene Dominguez
Sport Management
Scholarship Details
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.
Irv Brown Sport Business Conference
Photos Courtesy of John Leyba
About Irv Brown
Irv Brown was the first coach of the MSU Denver 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: MSU Denver’s 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’s 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:
- MSU Denver Roadrunners Hall of Fame (2012)
- Colorado Sports Hall of Fame (1997)
- Colorado High School Activities Association Hall of Fame (2003)
Colorado Sports Legend
Irv is a nationally recognized sports legend and a Denver native. When he passed away in 2019 his family’s generous contribution established the Irv Brown Endowment Fund to ensure ongoing support and opportunities for MSU Denver students, perpetuating his spirit of mentorship and excellence. Irv’s career epitomizes the “business side” of sport and inspires students to follow in his footsteps.