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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. Joi... more
FAQs about Navigating the Ivory Tower:How many episodes does Navigating the Ivory Tower have?The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.
March 22, 2026Young, Black, and Leading: Austin Davis’ StoryThis episode of Navigating the Ivory Tower we have a special interview guest, Austin Davis the Lt. Governor of Pennsylvania. He is the first Black Lieutenant Governor in Commonwealth history. We discussed his journey as an African American man in politics and what important issues Davis advocates for!...more35minPlay
March 13, 2026Black in Broadcasting: Navigating Media at a PWINavigating the Ivory Tower collabs with ORB for a podcast episode all about being Black in Broadcasting, PWI's, and Personal stories....more23minPlay
December 02, 2025Becoming vs. Being: A Dialogue on Black MasculinityJoin 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....more56minPlay
October 27, 2025Sick and Tired: Tired and SickThis 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!...more1h 4minPlay
April 29, 2025This Ain’t in the Faculty HandbookThis 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....more1h 3minPlay
April 24, 2025Sis, Let’s Talk About These AthletesThis episode features a conversation on the topic of what it's like for Black Women to date Black athletes at a PWI as well as, a Black athletes perspective on this topic. Theme Music: "Blissful" by Unknown...more44minPlay
April 01, 2025Mixed SignalsThis episode features a conversation what it’s truly like for multiracial students navigating white and Black spaces, particularly at a Predominantly White Institution. Theme Music: "Blissful" by Unknown...more1h 18minPlay
February 26, 2025The Talk They Didn’t Give Us: sex ed lessons we should have hadThis episode focuses on the importance of safe sex education for Black Students at perdominantly white institutions. The podcast would cover how sex education does not often address specific cultural and social challenges students of color face. Theme Music: "Blissful" by Unknown...more58minPlay
January 27, 2025From HBCU to PWIThis episode features a student named Ava Nicholas, who formally attended the HBCU Howard University. Now that she's at Pitt, she opens up to listeners discussing how this change of going to a PWI is a different world than what she is used to. Theme Music: "Blissful" by Unknown...more55minPlay
December 09, 2024Romance...Can We Find It?This episode dives into territory about dating at a PWI. What it's like for Black men vs. Black Women. Theme Music: "Blissful" by Unknown...more51minPlay
FAQs about Navigating the Ivory Tower:How many episodes does Navigating the Ivory Tower have?The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.