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The
infamous tick-tock, synonymous with CBS Sunday night programming, brought
viewers into a story this past weekend that had an America East feel to it.
60 Minutes ran a feature on
UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski on Sunday detailing his efforts, and the
students’ efforts, to bring UMBC’s math, science and engineering programs to
national prominence. The story begins with a brief illustration of Hrabowski’s
childhood in Alabama before breaking down how his upbringing impacted his life
as an educator. You can watch the feature, here.
UMBC
was named the top up and coming university by the U.S. News and World Report
Best College rankings and lists back in September. The institution received the
same recognition last year as well. That is due in large part to its expansive
scientific research programs and opportunities like the Meyerhoff Scholar
program.
“[The
concept] is that we can create a program that focuses on both excellence and
inclusiveness,” Hrabowski told 60 Minutes
reporter Byron Pitts. The Meyerhoff program brings students from all
backgrounds to campus that are excellent in math, science and engineering.
While
the story focused on the growth of the sciences at UMBC, the theme of support
permeated throughout evidenced by the shots of Hrabowski genuinely interacting
with students in the hallways and all over campus.
That
support and community, Hrabowksi urges, is what will lead UMBC to the top.
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