https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/af5f44105b1354fcb48c0d707e10f1c2.png 49c40b7b6cf73680932354b963a1ce23 https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/cd6f15965017b3e47bf053943ffe22d2.png 3c76db74f2fe141f5f642084283295b0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource University Reaps Rewards from Patriots Final Four Success Subject The topic of the resource University benefits from Final Four Description An account of the resource Despite their loss to the eventual national champion Florida Gators in the 2006 Final Four, George Mason University reaped significant benefits from their historic run. The Patriots' Cinderella story brought national attention, leading to a surge in applications and donations. The university sold over 25,000 Final Four t-shirts, capitalizing on the excitement and pride surrounding the team’s success. The tournament run also had a financial impact on the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). For every game a team from the conference competed in, including Mason’s incredible journey, the CAA saw an additional $164,000 in revenue. This not only helped raise the profile of George Mason but also benefited the entire conference, further establishing the importance of March Madness as both a sporting and financial event. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available George Mason University Special Collections Research Center Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2006-04-10 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Aidan Scarborough HIST 390 Spring 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Paper Type The nature or genre of the resource Text