In May 1992, Freeman A. Hrabowski III began his term as president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. He was named by TIME Magazine as one of the "100 Most Influential People in the World",[48] and for his work with UMBC was honored[by whom?] as America's Top 10 College Presidents in 2009.[citation needed] Under his leadership, UMBC has been ranked the #1 Up and Coming University in the US for six consecutive years (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014) by U.S. News and World Report magazine.[49][failed verification] His research and publications are more focused on science and math education, with particular emphasis on minority participation and performance.