Colorado Mesa University Athletics

Information as of 2000: Bud Brownson, a true friend of Maverick athletics, is being inducted into the Maverick athletic Hall of Honor for his continuous support and generosity in providing scholarships to students. He and his wife, Phyllis established the Brownson Memorial Scholarship in 1984 in memory of Bruce P. and Mary F. Brownson. Most of the scholarships given in the Brownson name have been given to student athletes. For the sixteen years between 1984-2000, nine students were recipients of Brownson scholarships. In addition to scholarships, Bud personally employed many student-athletes to perform miscellaneous jobs at his business and home.

Bud attended Mesa Junior College 1946-48 and played football for two years. He showed his support for Mesa State athletics by attending numerous athletic events since 1946. The College gymnasium (Brownson Arena) was named in his honor on January 16, 1999.