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Courtney M. Cox is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Indigenous, Race, and Ethnic Studies (IRES) at the University of Oregon, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. Her interdisciplinary research bridges critical race theory, gender studies, and media analysis, with a strong focus on sports and performance.
Her research interests include:
- Sport Studies and its socio-political dimensions
- Performance Studies, particularly in athletic and media contexts
- Feminist Theory with an emphasis on Black women and non-binary identities
- Black Studies and racial formations in public culture
- Critical Data Studies applied to identity and labor
Her current book project, Double Crossover: Gender, Politics, and Performance in Basketball, analyzes how marginalized athletes navigate the global sports-media complex. She is also co-director of The Sound of Victory, a digital humanities initiative exploring the intersection of music, sound, and sport. This project reflects her commitment to innovative, public-facing scholarship.
Cox brings significant professional experience from media institutions such as ESPN, Longhorn Network, NPR-affiliate KPCC, and the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks, enriching her academic work with practical insight into media production and representation.
She advises students and contributes to interdisciplinary research and experiential learning within IRES and the broader College of Arts and Sciences, though no specific advisees or grants are listed in the provided text.
Her work is situated in collaborative and interdisciplinary environments, particularly through digital humanities and media studies initiatives.
