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

Turn to Earn – Alumni Discuss Memorable Internships

Internships are a key part of a UMBC education. And sometimes, a challenging and timely internship can change a career trajectory. We talk with four UMBC alumni — Amy Coveyou ’07, Gamunu Wijetunge...

Posted: November 11, 2010, 7:34 PM

Bioengineering and Blitzing: Brooke Coley '03

Brooke Coley ’03, chemical engineering, remembers it as a dream play for a football defense.  Two defenders burst through the offensive line just moments after the snap, trapping the quarterback...

Posted: November 11, 2010, 7:29 PM

Bioengineering and Blitzing: Brooke Coley ’03

Brooke Coley ’03, chemical engineering, remembers it as a dream play for a football defense.  Two defenders burst through the offensive line just moments after the snap, trapping the quarterback...

Posted: November 11, 2010, 7:29 PM

The Art of Educating: Laura Pasquini '98

When Laura Pasquini ’98, visual arts, started her studies in art at UMBC, she thought she wanted to be a museum curator, creating exhibits that set great art in narrative contexts. Pasquini did...

Posted: November 11, 2010, 7:26 PM

The Art of Educating: Laura Pasquini ’98

When Laura Pasquini ’98, visual arts, started her studies in art at UMBC, she thought she wanted to be a museum curator, creating exhibits that set great art in narrative contexts. Pasquini did...

Posted: November 11, 2010, 7:26 PM

Building and Bonding: James Donlan '85

If you marvel at how well UMBC’s buildings have been maintained over the last decade or so, you can point to the hard work of James Donlan ’85, economics, who until recently served as the...

Posted: November 11, 2010, 7:24 PM

Building and Bonding: James Donlan ’85

If you marvel at how well UMBC’s buildings have been maintained over the last decade or so, you can point to the hard work of James Donlan ’85, economics, who until recently served as the...

Posted: November 11, 2010, 7:24 PM

Break Bread. Break Boards. Break Dance: Leo Patalinghug '92

UMBC alumnus Father Leo Patalinghug ’92 finds the divine in cuisine and competition. His quest may make him one of America’s best-known Catholic priests.  – By B. Rose Huber Read more in the...

Posted: November 11, 2010, 7:19 PM

The (Business) World According to Duff Goldman '97

Wanna be a celebrity culinary entrepreneur like Ace of Cakes star Duff Goldman ’97? Duff offers a few hints.   – By Ana Marie Cox Read more in the Winter 2010 issue of UMBC Magazine…

Posted: November 11, 2010, 6:58 PM