George Hanks Brown

Republican Senator of Colorado

Congresses Served

House Terms

Senate Terms

January 1, 1940 (85 years old)

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Born in 1940 in Denver, Colorado
Graduated with a BS and JD from the University of Colorado and holds a Master of Laws degree from George Washington University
Served in the United States Navy as an aviator and forward air controller during the Vietnam War, where he was decorated for combat service
Served in the Colorado Senate from 1972 to 1976
Served as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1981 to 1991
Served as a U.S. Senator from 1991 to 1997
Was the president of the University of Northern Colorado from 1998 to 2002
Served as the 21st president of the University of Colorado system from 2005 to 2008
Involved in the Airstan incident in 1995, mediating efforts for a prisoner exchange between Russia and the Taliban
Led the University of Colorado through controversies including allegations of misuse of foundation funds and instances of sexual assault by members of the football team
Praised for implementing effective remedies to address issues within the University of Colorado system
Urged the dismissal of Ethnic Studies professor Ward Churchill over academic misconduct, a decision that was met with mixed opinions
Set a fundraising record of $133 million for the University of Colorado in 2007
Member of the board of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems
Co-authored a publication on fostering public trust in higher education