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

UMBC Magazine Winter 2012 Online

Visit the latest issue of UMBC Magazine online to read some great new stories — and view exclusive web extras! This issue includes features on: UMBC professor of political science Thomas...

Posted: March 5, 2012, 2:52 PM

Chase Plummer ’14 Selected to America East Second Team

Sophomore forward Chase Plummer was selected to the America East Conference Second Team, it was announced today at the University of Harford, site of the 2012 championships. At the end of the...

Posted: March 3, 2012, 2:05 PM

Services for LaMont Toliver

From Diane Lee, Dean of Undergraduate Education Thank you for your outpouring of compassion and support for the Meyerhoff Scholars Program since I shared the sad news about the passing of our...

Posted: March 2, 2012, 11:53 PM

Donald Norris, Public Policy, in AP Article

AP’s latest coverage of Maryland’s same-sex marriage bill focuses on both Gov. O’Malley’s message in signing the legislation and the referendum effort now underway to repeal it. Donald Norris,...

Posted: March 2, 2012, 7:47 PM

Thomas Schaller, Political Science, in Salon

“As Maryland and Washington join six other states in approving same-sex marriage, it’s clear that the era of politicians exploiting the issue for political game appears over,” argues UMBC...

Posted: March 2, 2012, 7:29 PM