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Navigating the Ivory Tower

Navigating the Ivory Tower

Written by: WPTS Radio
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 Navigating the Ivory Tower is a Black Culture podcast presented by WPTS Radio that discusses the ups and downs and experiences of Black students attending a Predominantly White Institution. Join us for interviews, panels, and table talk conversations from Black students sharing their stories, challenges, and advice for navigating the ivory tower.Copyright WPTS Radio Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Becoming vs. Being: A Dialogue on Black Masculinity

    Becoming vs. Being: A Dialogue on Black Masculinity
    Dec 2 2025
    Join me in a conversation with entrepreneur Jason Garland Jr. as he shares how he navigates, Black masculinity, expectations, and the pressure that comes with success as a young Black man at a PWI.
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    56 mins
  • Sick and Tired: Tired and Sick

    Sick and Tired: Tired and Sick
    Oct 27 2025
    This episode delves into what expereincing Black fatigue feels like as Black students at a PWI. Kay Davis discusses what this has been like for her as a Pitt Student!
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • This Ain’t in the Faculty Handbook

    This Ain’t in the Faculty Handbook
    Apr 29 2025
    This Episode explores a new spin this time...about what it's like for Black professors to teach at a Predominantly white Institution. With special guest Dr. Amanda Boston a University of Pittsburgh Professor.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
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