UMBC’s Division of University Communications and Marketing

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

Recently Published


From UMBC News and Magazine

Strategic Plan Survey Deadline is this Friday, April 17

Dear UMBC Community, Thank you to those of you who have already shared your thoughts and feedback with the Strategic Plan Steering Committee. Today, I write to advise you that the deadline for...

Posted: April 14, 2026, 8:09 PM

Happy Monday: A Shared Commitment to Shared Governance

Dear UMBC Community,   One of the privileges of serving as president of UMBC is that the role gives me a view of the entirety of the institution and the chance to hear voices from all across it,...

Posted: April 13, 2026, 4:34 PM

Happy Monday: Our Extraordinary Graduate Students

Dear UMBC Community, Last week, I had the opportunity to spend time with the Graduate Student Association Executive Council and senators. I left the conversation energized and encouraged. ...

Posted: April 6, 2026, 2:04 PM

Federal Orders and Actions Core Team Update

Dear UMBC Community, We write to you today to share the following updates and reminders. We distributed federal immigration enforcement cards across campus. The card and related FAQs are...

Posted: March 27, 2026, 3:26 PM

Anupam Joshi named 2025 AAAS Fellow

Anupam Joshi, vice provost and chief AI officer for UMBC, has been named a 2025 Fellow for the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). AAAS is one of the world’s largest...

Posted: March 27, 2026, 2:00 PM