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Â鶹ӳ»­ Athletics Black History Month feature: Merlene Aitken-Smith

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

Campus Life & Athletics | March 15, 2024

Â鶹ӳ»­ Athletics Black History Month feature: Merlene Aitken-Smith

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

Campus Life & Athletics | March 15, 2024

Â鶹ӳ»­ 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 Â鶹ӳ»­ Athletics. Aitken-Smith describes her experience at the University, growth during her time here and the welcoming culture of the athletics department.

Â鶹ӳ»­ 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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