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

MLLI Faculty Accomplishments For Fall 2014

Ana Maria Schwartz Caballero received the 2014 NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award on Sept. 28, 2014. Photo credit: Baltimore Ravens. Associate Professor Denis Provencher interviewed Eric...

Posted: January 7, 2015, 7:12 PM

Robert Deluty, Graduate School, Publishes His 47th Book

Robert Deluty, associate dean of the graduate school, has published a new volume of poetry. In his review, Richard Berlin writes: “In ‘Being Wakeful,’ Robert Deluty works his magic again, opening...

Posted: January 6, 2015, 8:00 PM

Piotr Gwiazda, English, Publishes New Book

Piotr Gwiazda, English, has published a new book US Poetry in the Age of Empire, 1979-2012 (Palgrave Macmillan). Examining poetry by Robert Pinsky, Adrienne Rich, and Amiri Baraka, among others,...

Posted: December 23, 2014, 6:46 PM

Douglas Lamdin, Economics, in Pew Research Center News

An article published December 16 by the Pew Research Center examines the relationship between lower gas prices and consumer confidence in the economy. The article cites research by Douglas Lamdin,...

Posted: December 22, 2014, 7:44 PM