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Expected Graduation Date: 2027

Research Interests

• Mascot Identity & Symbolism
• Performance Studies in Collegiate Athletics
• Folklore and University Traditions
• Ritual Behavior in Educational Institutions
• Fan Culture and Community Building
• Mascot Costume Design & Ergonomics

Recent News

• Published new article: "Hats, Horses, and Heroism: The Texan Roots of University Mascots"
• Featured speaker at the National Mascot Symposium in Orlando, FL
• Launching a new interdisciplinary course: MASC 4301 - Mascots, Myth, and Modern Media
• Co-leading a university initiative on Sustainable Spirit Wear