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 an Alum: Drew Ballantine ’14

Name: Drew Ballantine ‘14, information systems Employer: Berkshire Associates Inc. submitted by Drew Ballantine Q: Where are you from originally? Glen Burnie, MD Q: What’s your favorite UMBC...

Posted: October 10, 2014, 3:00 PM

Winter 2014 Commencement Ceremonies

From: Philip Rous, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs It is my pleasure to invite you to participate in UMBC’s winter 2014 Commencement Ceremonies. We will have two...

Posted: October 9, 2014, 7:32 PM

UMBC: National Interest

National Interest UMBC partners in cybersecurity R&D center bridging government, industry, and higher education. UMBC will play an exciting role in strengthening our nation�s cybersecurity...

Posted: October 9, 2014, 4:00 AM

Humanities Forum: The Honor Code (10/20)

On Monday, October 20 at 5 p.m., Kwame Anthony Appiah, a renowned philosopher, cultural theorist and novelist, will present the Humanities Forum, “The Honor Code.” The event is the Daphne Harrison...

Posted: October 8, 2014, 6:13 PM

Outstanding Alumna: Donna Lewis ’86

Over the next few weeks we’ll be introducing you to this year’s Alumni Award winners. The UMBC Alumni Association proudly honors distinguished alumni and faculty for their accomplishments and...

Posted: October 8, 2014, 12:00 PM

Pride Proven

UMBC’s Prove It! Campaign has added greatly to the quality of campus life during its six years of existence, including the creation of a green space outside the Fine Arts Building and a system for...

Posted: October 7, 2014, 1:00 PM

Sondheim Scholars Happy Hour Recap

On Thursday, August 7, Sondheim Public Affairs Scholars Program alumni got together for a sunny, harbor-side happy hour at The Boathouse in Canton. Alumni from class years 2003-2014 shared...

Posted: October 6, 2014, 8:24 PM