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

Share Your Story: Nancy Malloy ’70, ’75

Nancy Malloy ’70, ’75 M.S., Biological Sciences and UMBC Parent Annual Fund Supporter “I was in the very first graduating class. What an extraordinary opportunity! Everything was new and an...

Posted: October 18, 2011, 7:48 PM

Share Your Story: Dan Goodwin '98

Dan Goodwin ’98, Health Science and Policy Annual Fund: UMBC Ice Hockey “I played ice hockey for UMBC and it was very important to my college experience. I want to make sure current students...

Posted: October 18, 2011, 7:46 PM

Share Your Story: Dan Goodwin ’98

Dan Goodwin ’98, Health Science and Policy Annual Fund: UMBC Ice Hockey “I played ice hockey for UMBC and it was very important to my college experience. I want to make sure current students...

Posted: October 18, 2011, 7:46 PM

Share Your Story: Millette Green '03

Millette Green ’03, sociology, former Lady Retriever Annual Fund Supporter: Athletics “UMBC prepared me for the real world. The university created a diverse community, challenged me...

Posted: October 18, 2011, 7:44 PM

Share Your Story: Millette Green ’03

Millette Green ’03, sociology, former Lady Retriever Annual Fund Supporter: Athletics “UMBC prepared me for the real world. The university created a diverse community, challenged me...

Posted: October 18, 2011, 7:44 PM

Videos: Student Stories

Click on the photos and links below to hear from two UMBC students, Ben D. and Brandon M., about why scholarships are so very important in their lives. Originally published in 2009. Student...

Posted: October 18, 2011, 7:42 PM

Videos: Why I Give

Hear more about why UMBC’s young alumni are giving back to their alma mater. Click on the photos below to view short interviews with Jay Nwachu ’04, Lauren Chhay ’03 and Chris Magaha ’03....

Posted: October 18, 2011, 7:39 PM

A Special Bond: Tailoring Scholarships

On a recent weekday afternoon, junior Jayneé Jones met Anita Maddox Jackson ’80 for lunch at the Skylight Room at UMBC. The two greeted each other as friends not only because Jones is the grateful...

Posted: October 18, 2011, 7:29 PM

Making Her Mark: Leslie Walker-Wilson '74, '76

When Leslie Walker-Wilson ’74 and ’76 M.A., psychology, recalls her days as a student at UMBC, she thinks of the gorgeous plot of land the University sits on and taking 8 a.m. classes to ensure...

Posted: October 18, 2011, 7:12 PM

Making Her Mark: Leslie Walker-Wilson ’74, ’76

When Leslie Walker-Wilson ’74 and ’76 M.A., psychology, recalls her days as a student at UMBC, she thinks of the gorgeous plot of land the University sits on and taking 8 a.m. classes to ensure...

Posted: October 18, 2011, 7:12 PM