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

Alumni Stories – Fall 2014

Policy Pioneer – Renato (“Renny”) DiPentima ’84 , policy sciences Vox Popular – Christie Finn ’07, music Hire Calling – Elliot Lasson ’87, psychology The Virtue of Small – Michael Tully ’97,...

Posted: December 2, 2014, 8:48 PM

Web Extras – Fall 2014

Check out some great web extras to accompany stories in our Fall 2014 issue, including interviews, videos and more… Honor Roll — Read more about this year’s Alumni of the Year award winners here...

Posted: December 2, 2014, 8:47 PM

Vox Popular – Christie Finn ’07

We, the Hearts, have something to say. So we might as well sing it. We have voices. Are you surprised? — From “The Hearts’ Manifesto” by Christie Finn On stage in the concert hall of UMBC’s...

Posted: December 2, 2014, 8:09 PM

Up on the Roof – Fall 2014

UMBC President Freeman A. Hrabowski, III takes your questions. Q. UMBC has made immense strides as an academic institution under your leadership, and students and alumni take great pride in...

Posted: December 2, 2014, 8:08 PM

To You – Fall 2014

I’m happy to admit it. I’m a big Retriever sports fan. There have been times when I have gone to extreme lengths to take in a UMBC men’s basketball game. I remember sitting in a Washington, D.C....

Posted: December 2, 2014, 8:06 PM

The Virtue of Small – Michael Tully ’97

Michael Tully ’97, cinematic arts, is a professional screenwriter. Or at least he was – until last month. Tully’s paychecks for writing his next feature, Don’t Leave Home, ran out on October 1....

Posted: December 2, 2014, 8:05 PM

The News – Fall 2014

STRONGER STEM UMBC’s leadership in fostering the success of students seeking degrees in the sciences, technology, engineering and math (STEM) was highlighted in October when the National...

Posted: December 2, 2014, 8:03 PM

How To – Fall 2014

Train a Dog to Perform Search and Rescue Lisa Kakavas ’94, psychology, spends her days working as textbook manager in the UMBC Bookstore. At night and on weekends, however, you’ll find her out...

Posted: December 2, 2014, 7:56 PM