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

U.S. News Names UMBC National Leader

UMBC Continues to Earn Top Rankings UMBC attracts inquisitive minds that thrive on solving problems through collaboration, and the latest U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges Guide...

Posted: September 9, 2014, 9:42 PM

Meet the Alumni Leadership: Erin Griffiths ’05

Name: Erin Griffiths ‘05, sociology Employer: Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Alumni Leadership Role: Vice President of...

Posted: September 9, 2014, 2:00 PM

Thomas Schaller, Political Science, on MSNBC

On Sunday, September 7, Political Science Professor and Chair Thomas Schaller appeared on MSNBC’s “Up with Steve Kornacki,” to analyze the future of the Democratic party in the South. Schaller is...

Posted: September 8, 2014, 7:02 PM

Stories of a Big City Farm Girl, Vol. 2

Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series of three posts from Lexi, our summer intern here in the Alumni Communications office, about her experiences as a new-to-Baltimore student. In my...

Posted: September 8, 2014, 4:11 PM

9 Things the Class of 2018 Needs to Know

Students enjoy a movie on the Quad during the first week of classes. College is a new experience for everyone, but with the help of our alumni we can make it a little easier for our newest...

Posted: September 8, 2014, 12:30 PM

Alums in the News: Moriarty, LaClair, Mayhew, and Macchi

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! As Baltimore’s Gamescape, an exhibit at...

Posted: September 5, 2014, 7:30 PM