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

UMBC Announces New Undergraduate and Graduate Programs

UMBC Announces New Undergraduate and Graduate Programs UMBC has recently added several new degree and program track opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. With these...

Posted: August 30, 2007, 4:00 AM

UMBC Music Department Building Global Reputation

UMBC Music Department Building Global Reputation UMBC’s music department continues to distinguish itself as an academically and musically talented department, and the world is listening....

Posted: August 30, 2007, 4:00 AM

UMBC Student Named Top U.S. Scholar-Athlete

UMBC Student Named Top U.S. Scholar-Athlete Meyerhoff Scholar Isaac Matthews, a senior mechanical engineering major and a four-year track and field letterman, was recently named the 2007...

Posted: August 30, 2007, 4:00 AM

Men’s Lacrosse Heads to the NCAA Tournament

Men’s Lacrosse Heads to NCAA Tournament For the second consecutive year, the UMBC men’s lacrosse team will compete in the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Tournament. The Retrievers received an at-large...

Posted: May 10, 2007, 4:00 AM

International Recognition for a New Filmmaking Technique

International Recognition for a New Filmmaking Technique Assistant Professor of Visual Arts Eric Dyer ’95 received international recognition for his film “Copenhagen Cycles,” which uses...

Posted: April 23, 2007, 4:00 AM

International Recognition for a New Filmmaking Technique

International Recognition for a New Filmmaking Technique Assistant Professor of Visual Arts Eric Dyer ’95 received international recognition for his film “Copenhagen Cycles,” which uses...

Posted: April 23, 2007, 4:00 AM

International Recognition for a New Filmmaking Technique

International Recognition for a New Filmmaking Technique Assistant Professor of Visual Arts Eric Dyer ’95 received international recognition for his film “Copenhagen Cycles,” which uses...

Posted: April 23, 2007, 4:00 AM