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

Alums in the News: Fleischer, Lasson, and Kettelberger

Congratulations to these UMBC alums whose accomplishments have been recognized both inside and outside of UMBC. Take a moment to see what they have been up to! Photo via the Baltimore Sun...

Posted: August 15, 2014, 8:37 PM

CNMS Hosts 17th Annual SURF

The College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences hosted the 17th annual Summer Undergraduate Research Fest (SURF) on Wednesday, August 6. Over 200 students gave oral and poster presentations,...

Posted: August 15, 2014, 8:09 PM

Robert Provine, Psychology, in BBC Future

As Psychology Professor Robert Provine puts it, “yawning may have the dubious distinction of being the least understood, common human behavior.” A recent in depth story published in BBC Future...

Posted: August 15, 2014, 5:54 PM

Tim Brennan FCC Appointment Extended

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has extended the appointment of UMBC public policy and economics professor Tim Brennan as chief economist through December 31, 2014. Dr. Brennan’s...

Posted: August 12, 2014, 6:30 PM

Meet the Alumni Leadership: Nicole Smith ’10

Name: Nicole Smith ’10, modern languages and linguistics (German concentration) Employer: Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery at UMBC Alumni leadership role: Secretary/Historian for the Chapter...

Posted: August 12, 2014, 2:00 PM

[Job Opportunity] Events Assistant

The Office of Institutional Advancement at UMBC (University of Maryland Baltimore County) is seeking a part-time, contractual Events Assistant to support the advancement activities of the...

Posted: August 12, 2014, 5:43 AM

Judah Ronch, Erickson School, in Baltimore Magazine

In its Summer 2014 retirement guide, Baltimore Magazine published an article exploring what modern retirement means to the “baby boom” generation. Erickson School Dean Judah Ronch was quoted...

Posted: August 8, 2014, 4:08 PM