Mission
Through strategic, innovative, inclusive, and creative communications and marketing, UCM serves as the central strategic voice of UMBC. Our work elevates UMBC’s brand and reputation, drives enrollment, engages alumni and donors, and positions UMBC as a driver of economic growth in our region and beyond. We ensure our public mission remains visible, valued, and supported.
Our teams use creative strategies, storytelling, and campaigns to help achieve the university’s strategic goals. Contact us to learn how we can help you get the visibility and results you want.
Vision
UCM will be seen as the central trusted resource that sets the UMBC standard for innovative and strategic marketing and communications practice. Through our bold and collaborative work, by 2030, UMBC will be a nationally recognized, distinct leader in public higher education excellence and community impact.
Commitments
- We build and promote a strong brand
- We are a digital-first team
- We enhance reputation and visibility across all audiences and stakeholders
- We amplify university strategic goals
- We drive innovation in marketing and communications
- We impact enrollment
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Announcing UMBC’s Spring 2026 Commencement Speakers
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Manav Narendra ’26—Applied mathematician and cancer survivor fueled by support at UMBC and at home
Posted: April 17, 2026, 10:19 AM
Spring Update on UMBC’s Settlement Agreement with the DOJ
Posted: April 15, 2026, 1:13 PM
Strategic Plan Survey Deadline is this Friday, April 17
Posted: April 14, 2026, 8:09 PM
Four UMBC student researchers receive prestigious Goldwater Scholarships
Posted: April 14, 2026, 4:29 PM
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