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

Dennis Coates, Economics, in The Daily Iowan

The Daily Iowan’s editorial board recently published a column arguing that the Iowa Senate should reject a $9 million tax break for a motor racing track in Newton, Iowa purchased by NASCAR. The...

Posted: February 19, 2014, 2:48 PM

Rooms to Grow

UMBC alumni, professors and students find new spaces and places for innovation. Photography by Marlayna Demond ’11 * * * * Much of the journey of creation takes place in the space of the...

Posted: February 18, 2014, 9:00 PM

Launchpad

Professors Amy Hurst and Shaun Kane have created a community that helps open up the world for people with disabilities through assistive technology. By Kathryn Masterson Every Monday morning...

Posted: February 18, 2014, 8:58 PM

Hearts and Minds – Winter 2014

Finding Love at UMBC By Elizabeth Heubeck ’91 * * * * Maybe it was a first date at Quadmania. A coffee at the Commuter Cafe. A pizza at Sorrento’s. Ask those who’ve studied and worked at...

Posted: February 18, 2014, 8:55 PM

Web Extras – Winter 2014

Check out some great web extras to accompany stories in our Winter 2014 issue, including interviews, videos and more… Phone Home – Curious about the students calling you for UMBC Phonathon?...

Posted: February 18, 2014, 8:29 PM

Alumni Stories – Winter 2014

Forget the Smoking Gun… – Gus Russo ’72, political science Moving In Place – Jill Sisson Quinn ’97, English Changing Communites – Sherece West-Scantlebury ’07, Ph.D., public policy Heaven,...

Posted: February 18, 2014, 6:21 PM

Open Labs, Engaging Research

Open Labs, Engaging Research UMBC partnership with U.S. Army Research Lab creates new opportunities for teaching and research collaboration. On January 14, UMBC signed an Educational...

Posted: February 18, 2014, 5:00 AM