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

Robert Deluty, Graduate School, Interviewed for Boloji.com

In an interview with Boloji.com, one of India’s most popular e-magazines, UMBC’s Robert Deluty revealed the origins of his transformation into a poet and shared a few select pieces spanning more...

Posted: July 15, 2013, 2:33 PM

UMBC: Big Dreams Meet Big Opportunity

Big Dreams Meet Big Opportunity. Daly City doesn�t get as hot as Baltimore, says Perry Ogwuche, a rising senior majoring in computer science and mathematics. This is the first time he has been...

Posted: July 14, 2013, 4:00 AM

Laura Hussey, Political Science, in Southern Maryland News

“An important part of one’s success as a [gubernatorial] nominee is getting the mentions and being perceived as a credible candidate,” Laura Hussey told Southern Maryland News, responding to Mayor...

Posted: July 12, 2013, 4:19 PM

New campus smoking policy covered by Fox News

On Monday, July 8, Fox News visited the UMBC campus as part of a story on the new USM requirements that all state institutions become smoke free by July 1. Students interviewed for the story...

Posted: July 9, 2013, 6:16 PM