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

The Joy in Discovery: Paula Whittington '01

Newly published research by former Meyerhoff Scholar Paula Whittington ’01, biological sciences, could help women with breast cancer. Read more in the Winter 2009 issue of UMBC Magazine…

Posted: November 10, 2010, 8:20 PM

The Joy in Discovery: Paula Whittington ’01

Newly published research by former Meyerhoff Scholar Paula Whittington ’01, biological sciences, could help women with breast cancer. Read more in the Winter 2009 issue of UMBC Magazine…

Posted: November 10, 2010, 8:20 PM

Acting the Part: Matt McGloin '05

Matt McGloin ’05, Theatre, takes the stage by storm in a recent production of Inishmore. Read more in the Winter 2009 issue of UMBC Magazine…

Posted: November 10, 2010, 8:19 PM

Acting the Part: Matt McGloin ’05

Matt McGloin ’05, Theatre, takes the stage by storm in a recent production of Inishmore. Read more in the Winter 2009 issue of UMBC Magazine…

Posted: November 10, 2010, 8:19 PM

Night Shift in the War Room: Benjamin Lloyd '05

UMBC Public Policy grad Benjamin Lloyd ’05, M.P.P., talks about his view of the 2008 campaign from the nerve center of Republican nominee John McCain’s headquarters. Read more in the Winter 2009...

Posted: November 10, 2010, 8:17 PM

Night Shift in the War Room: Benjamin Lloyd ’05

UMBC Public Policy grad Benjamin Lloyd ’05, M.P.P., talks about his view of the 2008 campaign from the nerve center of Republican nominee John McCain’s headquarters. Read more in the Winter 2009...

Posted: November 10, 2010, 8:17 PM

Ballot Boxers

Four UMBC alumnae who have made careers in politics and government look back at an electoral cycle that held landmarks and heartbreaks for women candidates. By Richard Byrne ’86 Photos by Chris...

Posted: November 10, 2010, 8:13 PM

Abnormal Ambitions: Ari Ne'eman '10

Sondheim Scholar Ari Ne’eman ’10 has plunged headlong into the maelstrom of controversy over autism. His goal? To give autistics – including himself – a significant voice in the debate. Read more...

Posted: November 10, 2010, 7:53 PM

Abnormal Ambitions: Ari Ne’eman ’10

Sondheim Scholar Ari Ne’eman ’10 has plunged headlong into the maelstrom of controversy over autism. His goal? To give autistics – including himself – a significant voice in the debate. Read more...

Posted: November 10, 2010, 7:53 PM

Top Mountaineer: James P. Clements '85, M.S. '91, Ph.D. '93

UMBC alumnus James P. Clements, ’85 computer science and ’91 M.S. and ’93 Ph.D., operations analysis, ascends to the summit of West Virginia University. By Richard Byrne ’86 According to Google...

Posted: November 10, 2010, 7:37 PM