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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From UMBC News and Magazine
Meet a Retriever—Maggie Williams ’24, physics, Quantum Science Institute Graduate Fellow
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Pete Fitzpatrick, pediatric transport nurse, appointed to Maryland’s Opioid Restitution Fund Advisory Council
Posted: October 30, 2025, 3:48 PM
Meet a Retriever—Sara Krauss, building bridges between Baltimore and UMBC through the Sherman Center
Posted: October 30, 2025, 9:27 AM
Meet Corey Carter ’08, M.A.T. ’10—Cultivating community and supporting teachers through the Sherman Scholars Program
Posted: October 30, 2025, 9:26 AM
Michael Hunt ’06, Ph.D. ’25, Outstanding Staff award winner, lifts up students and builds community
Posted: October 28, 2025, 4:03 PM
Engineering confidence—Outstanding Faculty recipient and triple alum Jamie Gurganus is a persistent advocate for students
Posted: October 27, 2025, 5:01 PM
Reminder – Guidance Regarding Potential for Federal Immigration Enforcement at UMBC
Posted: October 24, 2025, 2:43 PM
Lighting the path: Jackie King’s unyielding vision
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Unsung heroes: Meet 4 UMBC building managers who keep research moving
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Meet a Retriever—Rishi Nixon, Honors College senior, Parkinson’s researcher, and performing storyteller
Posted: October 22, 2025, 4:21 PM
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