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

Party City Will Sell Baker's New Line: Duff Goldman '97

“Ace of Cakes” fans who are disappointed about the TV reality show’s cancellation can take heart in knowing that star baker Duff Goldman is expanding a recently launched line of baking and...

Posted: November 23, 2010, 3:30 AM

Alum Heads Delaware Public Archives: Stephen M. Marz MA '94

Stephen M. Marz MA ’94, history, is the new director of the Delaware Public Archives. A certified archivist, Stephen earned his undergraduate degree from Monmouth University, and later an MSW from...

Posted: November 15, 2010, 5:52 PM

Welcome Alumni!

Welcome to this archive of UMBC Alumni stories. Use the search bar to the right to find alumni by grad year, major type, and more. We hope you enjoy reading about fellow Retrievers. If you have...

Posted: November 11, 2010, 9:52 PM

“Esperanza” For the Future: Dr. Shivonne L. Laird '99

For many students, it takes more than brilliant professors, hours of study, and supportive classmates to succeed in college. Often, a gesture as simple as a book scholarship, or a conversation...

Posted: November 11, 2010, 8:46 PM

“Esperanza” For the Future: Dr. Shivonne L. Laird '99

For many students, it takes more than brilliant professors, hours of study, and supportive classmates to succeed in college. Often, a gesture as simple as a book scholarship, or a conversation...

Posted: November 11, 2010, 8:46 PM

Carny Attraction: James Taylor '73

Sideshows featuring amazing feats and astonishing freaks became an industry in the United States in the 19th century. But these traveling caravans have been on the endangered list in recent...

Posted: November 11, 2010, 8:45 PM

“Exceptional” Alumnus: Gene Trainor ’86

In just over 40 years, UMBC has progressed from a fledgling university to a nationally renowned institution of higher education. And when it comes to areas such as undergraduate teaching or...

Posted: November 11, 2010, 8:35 PM

Retriever (Blog) Believer: Curtis Tarver '03

Curtis Tarver ’03, psychology and music, has made music for UMBC as a former member of the “Down and Dirty Dawgs” pep band. And he keeps up with his alma mater and other matters musical and...

Posted: November 11, 2010, 8:32 PM

See Hear: Vikki Valentine ’96

“People know what NPR sounds like,” says Vikki Valentine ’96, English. “But they don’t really know what it looks like. And on the Web, it’s what you look like that’s important.” That’s the daily...

Posted: November 11, 2010, 8:13 PM