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

An Update on Our Response to Federal Actions and Orders

Dear Faculty and Staff, This week, the world marked the five-year anniversary of the declaration of COVID-19 as a pandemic. As we reflect on that global crisis—remembering all the lives lost,...

Posted: March 14, 2025, 9:24 AM

An Update on Our Response to Federal Actions and Orders

Dear Faculty and Staff, This week, the world marked the five-year anniversary of the declaration of COVID-19 as a pandemic. As we reflect on that global crisis—remembering all the lives lost,...

Posted: March 14, 2025, 9:24 AM

An Update on Our Response to Federal Actions and Orders

Dear Faculty and Staff, This week, the world marked the five-year anniversary of the declaration of COVID-19 as a pandemic. As we reflect on that global crisis—remembering all the lives lost,...

Posted: March 14, 2025, 9:24 AM

Today’s shooting at the Baltimore County Police Station

Dear UMBC Community,  As you know, this afternoon, a Baltimore County Police officer was injured in a shooting that occurred in the parking lot of the Baltimore County Police station on Wilkens...

Posted: March 13, 2025, 9:16 PM

Today’s shooting at the Baltimore County Police Station

Dear UMBC Community,  As you know, this afternoon, a Baltimore County Police officer was injured in a shooting that occurred in the parking lot of the Baltimore County Police station on Wilkens...

Posted: March 13, 2025, 9:16 PM

Today’s shooting at the Baltimore County Police Station

Dear UMBC Community,  As you know, this afternoon, a Baltimore County Police officer was injured in a shooting that occurred in the parking lot of the Baltimore County Police station on Wilkens...

Posted: March 13, 2025, 9:16 PM

A Message of Support for Graduate Students

Dear Graduate Students,  As interim vice provost and dean of the graduate school, I want to acknowledge the anxiety, uncertainty, and perhaps confusion that many of you may be feeling in light...

Posted: March 5, 2025, 2:37 PM

A Message of Support for Graduate Students

Dear Graduate Students,  As interim vice provost and dean of the graduate school, I want to acknowledge the anxiety, uncertainty, and perhaps confusion that many of you may be feeling in light...

Posted: March 5, 2025, 2:37 PM