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
The molecular storyteller: How Cameron Slayden ’99 advances science through animation
Posted: October 21, 2025, 3:53 PM
Rising Star Alumni Award recipient Courtney Culp ’20—working to bring her success into the community
Posted: October 21, 2025, 2:59 PM
Ripples of excellence: This Meyerhoff alumnus is expanding UMBC’s legacy
Posted: October 21, 2025, 2:44 PM
Leadership Announcement
Posted: October 21, 2025, 2:26 PM
Weissmann ’06, appointed secretary of Maryland Department of Budget and Management
Posted: October 21, 2025, 10:39 AM
UMBC’s 2025 Homecoming hypes up the Retriever community
Posted: October 20, 2025, 4:18 PM
Mark Benesch catalyzes UMBC’s partnership with drug maker AstraZeneca
Posted: October 13, 2025, 12:10 PM
Who is AI for? Eric Stokan receives USM professorship to address barriers and promote AI equity for students and faculty
Posted: October 9, 2025, 5:19 PM
Who is AI for? Eric Stokan receives USM professorship to address barriers and promote AI equity for students and faculty
Posted: October 9, 2025, 5:19 PM
Sherman Hall’s Phase 1 renovation is complete, creating space for creative collaboration
Posted: October 9, 2025, 1:27 PM
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