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

Lebherz ’08, MLL, Discusses Olive Oil in Baltimore Sun

Maggie Lebherz ’08, modern languages and linguistics, was featured in a recent Baltimore Sun article about the evolution of olive oil. The owner of an olive oil shop in her native Frederick, Md.,...

Posted: September 24, 2012, 3:55 PM

bwtech@UMBC, The Daily Record

The Pitch Across Maryland Tour rolled into UMBC yesterday and the Daily Record was on hand to cover it. “The statewide Pitch Across Maryland tour targets dozens of hopeful entrepreneurs from the...

Posted: September 20, 2012, 1:47 PM

Thomas Schaller, Political Science, in the Baltimore Sun

UMBC political science professor Thomas Schaller has tough news for Americans frustrated with government gridlock. In his latest Baltimore Sun column, Schaller writes: Americans sent divided...

Posted: September 19, 2012, 4:50 PM

David Murray, Student and Candidate, in Explore Howard

David H. Murray ’14, economics, is hard at work campaigning for a seat on the Prince George’s County Board of Education, reports The Baltimore Sun‘s Explore Howard, and his chances look good....

Posted: September 19, 2012, 4:41 PM

Yun '97, CompSci, Profiled in BBJ About Cybersecurity Company

Alumna Jeehye Yun ’97, computer science, was profiled along with her cybersecurity company Secured Sciences Group (SSG) by The Baltimore Business Journal’s Jack Lambert in an article published on...

Posted: September 19, 2012, 3:54 PM