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

Safe House of Hope: Helping People Dream Again

Everyone needs a place where they can feel safe. When people don’t feel secure, it is harder for them to experience love, belonging, and fulfillment. Enter Safe House of Hope. Founded in 2007 by...

Posted: May 7, 2014, 4:09 PM

President Hrabowski on Student Housing Podcast

President Hrabowski recently appeared in an interview on Join the Conversation, a podcast of the Student Housing Matters blog. In his interview, Dr. Hrabowski discussed his journey to become the...

Posted: May 6, 2014, 8:28 PM

Announcing Our New Dean of COEIT, Dr. Julia Ross

A UMBC Community Message from Provost Philip Rous I am delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Julia Ross as Dean of the College of Engineering and Information Technology (COEIT). Dr. Ross...

Posted: May 6, 2014, 1:58 PM

2014 May Commencement Ceremonies

From: Philip Rous Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs President Hrabowski and I cordially invite you to participate in the Commencement Ceremonies of the Undergraduate and...

Posted: May 5, 2014, 6:16 PM

UMBC Hosts First Lavender Celebration

On May 1, UMBC hosted its first annual Lavender Celebration to honor graduating LGBTQ students and the contributions of allied community members to supporting campus inclusivity. Lavender...

Posted: May 2, 2014, 8:22 PM

Advancing Excellence: Innovative Curriculum and Pedagogy

This is the third in a series of articles on the four focus areas that are part of UMBC’s strategic planning process. The primary goal of the Innovative Curriculum and Pedagogy strategy group is...

Posted: May 2, 2014, 7:24 PM

Rethinking Intellectual Activism Recap

On April 12, 2014 over one hundred graduate students, faculty, staff, and community partners gathered in UMBC’s Performing Arts and Humanities Building for the Rethinking Intellectual Activism...

Posted: May 2, 2014, 6:26 PM