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

New Space

�A Lot of Heart in This Space� UMBC celebrated the grand opening of the university’s Performing Arts and Humanities Building on September 19, 2012, with “New Space”—a thought-provoking...

Posted: September 27, 2012, 4:00 AM

Howard '10, Acting and MCS, Brings History to Life

Howard as “Christian Fleetwood,” Civil War soldier Sometimes, recent grad Roderick Howard II ’10, acting and media communications studies, just isn’t himself. But, that’s the life of an actor —...

Posted: September 26, 2012, 6:10 PM

Howard ’10, Acting and MCS, Brings History to Life

Howard as “Christian Fleetwood,” Civil War soldier Sometimes, recent grad Roderick Howard II ’10, acting and media communications studies, just isn’t himself. But, that’s the life of an actor —...

Posted: September 26, 2012, 6:10 PM

Moreno '96, History, Talks “New Space” in PAHB Panel

In a fitting tribute to UMBC’s newest space — the Performing Arts and Humanities building — a stage-full of area cultural luminaries discussed the concept of “New Space” at the building’s opening...

Posted: September 26, 2012, 1:11 PM

Moreno ’96, History, Talks “New Space” in PAHB Panel

In a fitting tribute to UMBC’s newest space — the Performing Arts and Humanities building — a stage-full of area cultural luminaries discussed the concept of “New Space” at the building’s opening...

Posted: September 26, 2012, 1:11 PM

Roy Meyers, Political Science, on WYPR

On election day this November, some Marylanders will be voting on bond issues in addition to candidates and referenda. These ballot questions ask voters if their city or county should borrow money...

Posted: September 25, 2012, 4:16 PM