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2026 Black Student-Athlete Summit

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Olivia Joy Smith

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I am earning my Bachelors of Communication with a concentration in Journalism, PR, and sports. I am a member of the track and field team at Monmouth University. I aspire to build a career as a journalist and reporter in sports and entertainment.

10:00am PDT

Registration, Sponsor Activations, Graduate School & Career Networking Fair The Graduate - Playwrights Conference Center Lobby

2:00pm PDT

Summit Cypher - "More Than Meets the Eye: Identify Your Identity" The William W. Knight Law CenterJeuel A. Davis • Alanna Camerl

3:00pm PDT

Summit Cypher - "Authentic Pursuits: Understanding Your Purpose" The William W. Knight Law CenterLamarr Womble • Nowoola Awopetu • Ariassa Wilson

4:00pm PDT

Summit Cypher - "It’s All in My Name, Not My Game: Identity Beyond Sport" The William W. Knight Law CenterOngeleke Turner • Roland Hairston III • Keith Adams • Nafis Ricks Summit Cypher - "Leadership Lessons" The William W. Knight Law CenterAzella Perryman • Megan Hankins-Maldonado • Karen Kassebaum Summit Cypher - "Unlike Any Other: The Experiences of Black Women in Sport" The William W. Knight Law CenterJonathan Jones • Jeuel A. Davis • Brandon Jones

5:00pm PDT

Registration Graduate Hotel

7:00pm PDT

THE SUMMIT SHOW: Welcome Graduate HotelLeonard N Moore • Dr. Devin Walker

7:15pm PDT

THE SUMMIT SHOW: Opening Session- "I'm Built for This" with Dr. Moore Graduate HotelLeonard N Moore THE SUMMIT SHOW: Professional and Student-Athlete Awards Graduate HotelLeonard N Moore

8:00pm PDT

Pro Day Instructions Graduate HotelBrandon Walker • Nailah Waterfield Welcome Reception The Graduate - Playwrights Conference Center Lobby

10:00pm PDT

Rooftop Social + Lobby Games Graduate Hotel

7:15am PDT

Clutch Faith with Andrea Moore and Eric Moore Graduate-Studio A (2nd Floor)

8:45am PDT

THE SUMMIT SHOW: Opening Session Matthew Knight ArenaDr. Devin Walker • Jason Ferguson

10:15am PDT

Dismissal to Pro Day & Professional Sessions University of Oregon

10:34am PDT

Pro Day Session 1 The William W. Knight Law Center

10:35am PDT

Podcasting | Content Creation The William W. Knight Law Center - Room #184Justin Riley • Ese Ighedosa • Zuri Godfrey

11:34am PDT

Pro Day Session 2 The William W. Knight Law Center

11:35am PDT

Sports Professionals | Leagues | Teams | Universities The William W. Knight Law Center - Room #175DeLaina Sarden • Cory Higgins • Shea Dawson • Orlando Johnson

12:30pm PDT

Networking Lunch Hayward Track & Field

1:30pm PDT

The Collective with Dr. Devin Walker Matthew Knight ArenaDr. Devin Walker

3:30pm PDT

THE SUMMIT SHOW: When It's Your Teammate Matthew Knight ArenaRaymond Jackson • Stacey Stewart • Dr. Marcus Amos • Ebbony Jackson

7:15am PDT

Clutch Faith with Eric and Andrea Moore Graduate-Studio A (2nd Floor)

8:45am PDT

THE SUMMIT SHOW Matthew Knight ArenaLeonard N Moore • Dr. Courtney Cox • Dr. Ajhanai Keaton • Dr. Aquasia Shaw • Harold Hughes • Good Molecules

9:00am PDT

THE SUMMIT SHOW: Fireside Chat with Harold Hughes Matthew Knight ArenaHarold Hughes

9:25am PDT

THE SUMMIT SHOW: Sports Scholars Panel Matthew Knight ArenaDr. Darren Kelly • Dr. Amira Rose Davis • Dr. Courtney Cox • Dr. Ajhanai Keaton • Dr. Aquasia Shaw • Dr. Lori Patton-Davis

10:00am PDT

THE SUMMIT SHOW: Lessons around the Market Undefeated Feat. John Thomas Matthew Knight ArenaGood Molecules

10:30am PDT

Transition to Lab Day University of Oregon

10:45am PDT

"I'm Just Trying to Figure it Out" Lab The William W. Knight Law Center - Room #184Leonard N Moore Culture and Media Lab The William W. Knight Law Center - Room #110Thais Bass-Moore • Marvin Woodard

12:00pm PDT

Networking Lunch Hayward Track & Field

1:30pm PDT

NIL Bootcamp for Students Matthew Knight ArenaRick Dupont • Nima Zarrabi • David Weber

3:00pm PDT

THE SUMMIT SHOW Matthew Knight ArenaLeonard N Moore • Dan Lanning THE SUMMIT SHOW: Victory Beyond the Play | Nike Matthew Knight ArenaDominque Debnam • Candace Cooper • Monique Currie

3:45pm PDT

THE SUMMIT SHOW: Closing Conversation with Dan Lanning Matthew Knight ArenaLeonard N Moore • Dan Lanning

7:00pm PDT

Nike Community Run Club & Store Event Nike Store

9:00am PDT

Summit Send-Off Graduate Hotel