23 Oct Freeman Hrabowski
Speaker: Freeman Hrabowski
President of the University of Maryland, Baltimore
Speech Topics Include:
- Beating the Odds: Raising Academically Successful African American Males
- Overcoming the Odds: Raising Academically Successful African American Young Women
Freeman Hrabowski is one of the most influential leaders in American higher education, having served as president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County for over 30 years and transforming it into a national model for inclusive excellence in STEM education. His work on increasing minority participation in science and mathematics has changed how universities approach diversity, equity, and student success.
Transforming a University Into a National Model
Dr. Hrabowski’s leadership turned UMBC from a regional commuter school into one of the most innovative universities in America, recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top innovative national universities. He chaired the National Academies committee that produced the landmark report on expanding underrepresented minority participation in STEM fields. His Meyerhoff Scholars Program has become the gold standard for producing minority students who earn PhDs in science and engineering.
A Champion for Student Success and Inclusive Excellence
Hrabowski’s own story adds power to his message — as a 12-year-old in Birmingham, Alabama, he participated in the Children’s Crusade of 1963, a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement. His keynotes deliver inspiring presentations on transforming institutions for inclusive excellence, increasing diversity and success in STEM education, leadership that drives systemic change in higher education, and the practices that help students from all backgrounds reach their full potential.
What does Freeman Hrabowski speak about?
Freeman Hrabowski speaks on education, STEM achievement, and building institutions that help every student succeed, drawing on decades leading one of the country’s most respected universities. His keynotes give education and business leaders a practical model for student success.
What is Freeman Hrabowski’s background?
Hrabowski is the former president of UMBC and a nationally recognized champion of STEM education and student success.
Who books Freeman Hrabowski to speak?
Meeting planners book Freeman Hrabowski for education conferences, STEM events, and corporate audiences focused on talent development.
- Beating the Odds: Raising Academically Successful African American Males
- Overcoming the Odds: Raising Academically Successful African American Young Women
