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

Meet the Alumni Leadership: Erica Reaves ’04, ’11

Name: Erica L. Reaves ​’04, biological science, ‘11 M.P.P., public policy Employer: The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation​ Alumni leadership roles: Cohort Representative for the Meyerhoff...

Posted: December 9, 2014, 2:00 PM

Anupam Joshi named an IEEE Fellow

CSEE Professor Anupam Joshi has been named an IEEE Fellow, recognized for his for contributions to security, privacy and data management in mobile and pervasive systems. This designation is...

Posted: December 8, 2014, 7:05 PM

UMBC Named One of Baltimore’s Top Workplaces for 2014

The Baltimore Sun has again named UMBC as one of Baltimore’s Top Workplaces. UMBC ranked no. 7 in the Large Employers category, which includes those with over 400 employees. The list was compiled...

Posted: December 8, 2014, 5:57 PM

UMBC: Men’s Soccer Advances to Final 4

Destiny�s Darlings UMBC Men�s Soccer Kicks Into the Final Four On a chilly night in Omaha, Nebraska, UMBC�s men�s soccer squad reached giddy heights that a Division I team in any sport at the...

Posted: December 8, 2014, 5:00 AM

Leading the Way: Supporting Students Beyond the Classroom

Dr. Ana María Schwartz Caballero, associate professor of Spanish and second language education, is something of a fixture here at UMBC: she’s worked at the university in various capacities for...

Posted: December 5, 2014, 1:00 PM