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

Innovation Generation

Innovation Generation UMBC embraces the potential of all students to become innovative problem solvers, resource creators and boundary busters in their fields. Matching students with...

Posted: August 15, 2012, 4:00 AM

Robert Provine, Psychology, in the News

Psychology professor Robert Provine’s latest book Curious Behavior: Yawning, Laughing, Hiccupping, and Beyond, was published this month, and the professor’s exploration of seemingly small,...

Posted: August 14, 2012, 7:27 PM

Corthron '99, Theatre, to Premiere Play at Forum

Playwright Kara Lee Corthron ’99, theatre, will co-premiere her newest work, “Holly Down in Heaven,” at the Forum Theatre in Silver Spring and Penumbra Theatre in St. Paul, Minnesota, next month....

Posted: August 14, 2012, 4:00 PM

Corthron ’99, Theatre, to Premiere Play at Forum

Playwright Kara Lee Corthron ’99, theatre, will co-premiere her newest work, “Holly Down in Heaven,” at the Forum Theatre in Silver Spring and Penumbra Theatre in St. Paul, Minnesota, next month....

Posted: August 14, 2012, 4:00 PM

Ellen Hemmerly of bwtech@UMBC in Catonsville Patch

Ellen Hemmerly, executive director for bwtech@UMBC, was profiled in Catonsville Patch by reporter Meg Tipper August 12th. The article covered not only Hemmerly’s background, family life, as well...

Posted: August 13, 2012, 3:59 PM

Honoring Bobbie Shahpazian Upon Her Retirement

TO:         UMBC Faculty and Staff FROM:    Yvette Mozie-Ross, Associate Provost for Enrollment Management After 32 years of distinguished service to UMBC, Bobbie Shahpazian will retire on...

Posted: August 13, 2012, 3:41 PM