The NEED Podcast
The NEED Podcast brings you powerful stories from the frontlines of educational equity. Hosted by Dr. Marcia Sturdivant, President & CEO of NEED, each episode features dynamic students, passionate advocates, and strategic partners who are reshaping futures through mentoring, scholarships, and collaborative support. Whether you're navigating the college journey, uplifting your community, or exploring how your organization can make a difference, this series offers real talk and real tools. Expect inspiring conversations, practical insights, and a celebration of the partnerships making higher education possible—especially for those who need it most. Learn how you can help unlock the power of education. Apply for scholarships, access support, or get involved at www.NEEDLD.org ✨ You can also reach us at needpgh@gmail.com or 412-566-2760. To learn more about NEED visit: https://www.NEEDLD.org NEED 429 Fourth Avenue, 20th FL, Suite 2000 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-566-2760
Episodes
What Is The Ripple Effect Of Supporting One Student?
What if helping one student isn’t small at all, but the start of a chain reaction? We dig into how a single scholarship and a trusted mentor can rewrite a life story—and how those stories scale into a nationwide network of alumni who lift as they climb. From a 1963 beginning to more than 48,000 graduates today, we trace how belief, access, and accountability compound over time.
What Happens During NEED’s HBCU Tours?
A bus ride can change a life when it’s built on truth, care, and possibility. We take you inside our ten-day HBCU tour—an intentional journey that prepares first‑gen students and their families, confronts hard history with compassion, and shines a light on campuses where Black excellence is the norm and belonging is built into the fabric. From early interviews and parent briefings to sunrise de...
What Enrichment Programs Are Offered Through NEED?
What happens when possibility meets preparation? At NEED, the answer is transformative educational pathways for students who might otherwise never consider college as an option.
Dr. Marcia Sturdivant's passion for student empowerment shines through as she details the organization's comprehensive approach to college readiness. Their flagship ACE (Access to College ...
How Does Mentoring Impact College Access For Underserved Youth?
The transformative power of mentorship stands at the heart of educational equity. When underserved students connect with mentors who share their lived experiences, something remarkable happens – confidence blossoms, academic performance improves, and pathways to higher education become clearer.
Dr. Marcia Sturdivant, President and CEO of NEED, reveals how repre...
Meet the Host: Dr. Marcia Sturdivant, President and CEO of NEED
From tragedy springs hope. When civil rights icon Medgar Evers was assassinated in 1963, Pittsburgh resident Marion Gordon transformed her grief into action, founding NEED to fulfill Evers' dream of college access for African American students. Nearly six decades later, this remarkable organization has provided over $50 million in scholarships to more than 48,000 s...
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