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
Mark your calendars for the 2025 Service Awards!
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Homecoming 2025: Bonfires, carnivals, and puppies—oh my!
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Retrievers going green: 7 ways UMBC has contributed to sustainability efforts
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Retrievers going green: 7 ways UMBC has contributed to sustainability efforts
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Meet a Retriever—Anjayooluwa Adegboyo ’25, Arthur Ashe Jr. Male Sports Scholar of the Year
Posted: September 26, 2025, 11:31 AM
Living the mission—UMBC recognized for 16 years as a ‘Great College to Work For’
Posted: September 25, 2025, 4:09 PM
Entry Ban on H-1B Employees
Posted: September 23, 2025, 4:03 PM
U.S. News affirms UMBC’s status as a leading public university with strong student support, especially for veterans
Posted: September 23, 2025, 12:54 PM
Arts+ initiative at UMBC uplifts the arts and creates new avenues for student showcases
Posted: September 19, 2025, 5:18 PM
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