Ashley Loup is a Visiting Associate Professor. Her research interests include sports and memory, public art and commemoration, California cultures and American popular culture. She is particularly interested in sport statuary and memory culture in Los Angeles. Her other interests include fashion in American culture and Art History. 

Born and raised in California, Ashley completed her B.A. and M.A. degrees in American Studies at California State University, Fullerton and completed her Ph.D. in American Studies at the University of Iowa.

Research Interests: 

• Sport and memory
• Public art and commemoration
• California cultures
• American popular culture