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

A Mathematical Mind: Kimball Martin '99

“But Mom, when am I going to use all this math stuff anyway?” For parents, it’s a frequent refrain from kids of all ages, and sometimes in the age of spreadsheets and computer desktop...

Posted: November 10, 2010, 7:05 PM

A Mathematical Mind: Kimball Martin ’99

“But Mom, when am I going to use all this math stuff anyway?” For parents, it’s a frequent refrain from kids of all ages, and sometimes in the age of spreadsheets and computer desktop...

Posted: November 10, 2010, 7:05 PM

Life in the Fast Lane: Kelly Kwedar '98

In many ways, Kelly Kwedar ’98, visual and performing arts (photography), leads a double life. A clinical practice supervisor at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in Manhattan, by day, Kwedar...

Posted: November 10, 2010, 6:50 PM

Life in the Fast Lane: Kelly Kwedar ’98

In many ways, Kelly Kwedar ’98, visual and performing arts (photography), leads a double life. A clinical practice supervisor at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in Manhattan, by day, Kwedar...

Posted: November 10, 2010, 6:50 PM

Following the Game Plan: John Goedeke '79

During John Goedeke’s first year on the UMBC basketball team, the players lost all but five games. The year was 1975, and all of the players were freshmen and sophomores. “UMBC wasn’t even ten...

Posted: November 10, 2010, 6:39 PM