Nevada Athletics Black History Month feature: Merlene Aitken-Smith

Hear from University of Nevada Athletics' Deputy Athletics Director Merlene Aitken-Smith about her experience at the University of Nevada and what Black History Month means to her

Campus Life & Athletics | March 15, 2024

Nevada Athletics Black History Month feature: Merlene Aitken-Smith

Hear from University of Nevada Athletics' Deputy Athletics Director Merlene Aitken-Smith about her experience at the University of Nevada and what Black History Month means to her

Campus Life & Athletics | March 15, 2024

Nevada Athletics is proud to celebrate Black History Month. Throughout the month, the Wolf Pack highlighted student-athletes, staff and alumni to hear what the month means to them.

This video features Merlene Aitken-Smith, the deputy athletics director for Nevada Athletics. Aitken-Smith describes her experience at the University, growth during her time here and the welcoming culture of the athletics department.

Nevada Basketball celebrated their Black History games in February with the women hosting Boise State on February 17 and the men hosting Wyoming on February 20.

Campus Life & Athletics | March 15, 2024
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