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

UMBC’s BreakingGround Featured in AASCU Monograph

The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) released a new monograph entitled Becoming a Steward of Place: Four Areas of Institutional Focus. A section of the publication...

Posted: November 11, 2014, 5:32 PM

Meet the Alumni Leadership: John Becker '01

Name: John Becker ‘01, information systems management Employer: SigInt Technologies, LLC. Alumni leadership role: Vice President of Operations for the UMBC Alumni Association Board of Directors...

Posted: November 11, 2014, 3:00 PM

Meet the Alumni Leadership: John Becker ’01

Name: John Becker ‘01, information systems management Employer: SigInt Technologies, LLC. Alumni leadership role: Vice President of Operations for the UMBC Alumni Association Board of Directors...

Posted: November 11, 2014, 3:00 PM

Alums in the News: Ralby, Ordóñez, and Cradock

Here at UMBC, we take pride in what our alums accomplish after graduation. Take a moment to see which Retrievers have been on the move and making news! photo via eurasiareview.com Ian Ralby ’02,...

Posted: November 9, 2014, 1:05 PM

Manil Suri, Mathematics, Writes New York Times Op-Ed

On Tuesday, November 4, The New York Times published an op-ed written by Mathematics Professor Manil Suri that urges India’s government to see discrimination as both an economic and moral problem....

Posted: November 7, 2014, 3:53 PM