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

Men’s Soccer Heads Toward National Championship

At UMBC, we’re busy celebrating the men’s soccer team and their America East Championship win over Hartford. This sets the Retrievers on the road to the NCAA tournament–their...

Posted: November 20, 2014, 7:21 PM

Internship Opportunity: Spring 2015

Do you know a UMBC student who is a writing rock star? A student who loves connecting with people and telling their stories? A student who isn’t afraid to dive in head first to a fast-paced...

Posted: November 20, 2014, 4:47 PM

Young and Hungry

What to do when you achieve a dream job before 30? Brigitte Pribnow Moore ’05, theatre, says you should expand the scope and ambition of that dream. Moore is the executive director of the...

Posted: November 18, 2014, 2:30 PM

New Hope for People Living with Paralysis

UMBC and UMB scientists are working together to build sensors that can be sewn into clothing to detect the gestures of people with paralysis. This technology has tremendous potential as a...

Posted: November 17, 2014, 3:42 PM