Hrabowski: Transforming UMBC into a top STEM university

With his unique history, Dr Freeman Hrabowski led UMBC to become a leading research university renowned for advancing minority students in STEM

Not Alone: Conversation with Leaders brings you the spoken words of leaders who have changed the world of research, academia and business. Dr Freeman Hrabowski is one of those. For 30 years, he presided over the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). The trajectory of that institution to a top research university — and its success in nurturing underrepresented minorities going into STEM fields — is legendary. In this interview, we learn how his upbringing and unique history shaped this extraordinary leader. Enjoy it.