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 Hrabowskiopens in new tab/window is one of those. For 30 years, he presided over the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)opens in new tab/window. 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.