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
Peace has long been elusive in rural Colombia – Black women’s community groups try to bring it closer each day
Posted: June 6, 2025, 11:30 AM
On track to lead—Retriever athlete wins national Arthur Ashe award
Posted: June 6, 2025, 9:23 AM
Recent Updates to Immigration and Visa Policies
Posted: June 3, 2025, 2:57 PM
A beautiful day to be a Retriever
Posted: June 3, 2025, 9:43 AM
My life between the yellow borders
Posted: June 2, 2025, 4:22 PM
Meet a Retriever—Alan Aymie ’94, Hollywood actor, autism advocate, and author
Posted: June 2, 2025, 7:50 AM
How to create a new world
Posted: May 30, 2025, 3:01 PM
Meet a Retriever—Brandon Dudley ’04, teacher and author, who honed his passion for English at UMBC
Posted: May 30, 2025, 3:00 PM
Meet a Retriever—Margaret Chisolm ’80, film student turned doctor turned author
Posted: May 30, 2025, 3:00 PM
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