About
Dr. Bagley employs critical/cultural and rhetorical theory to analyze public memory, particularly within higher education campuses and in the context of sport and social change. Her research interests include the rhetoric of public memory, desegregation in higher education, sport rhetoric and activism, and LGBTQ+ advocacy and social movements.
Research Impact and Accolades
Dr. Bagley’s critical/cultural and rhetorical analyses of public memory reshape our understanding of how historical narratives and cultural artifacts influence contemporary social issues, particularly in higher education and sport. Her work on Black student-athlete activism and LGBTQ+ advocacy contributes vital insights to social justice movements and challenges dominant cultural perspectives.