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

Tom Schaller Whistles Past Dixie

A New Map for American Politics As an associate professor of political science specializing in the U.S. electoral system, Tom Schaller is usually excited come Election Day. But Nov. 7 will...

Posted: November 15, 2006, 5:00 AM

UMBC: An Honors University in Maryland

Getting Ready for a Birthday Bash for Darwin When UMBC history professor Sandra Herbertstyle> first saw the Charles Darwin Archives at Christ’s College, Cambridge as a graduate student, “It...

Posted: November 15, 2006, 5:00 AM

UMBC: An Honors University in Maryland

A Presidential Honor UMBC biologist Rachel M. Brewsterstyle> recently made a short drive to Washington, D.C. that was a big leap forward for her and the University. She received the...

Posted: November 15, 2006, 5:00 AM

UMBC: An Honors University in Maryland

Happy Birthday, UMBC style> Just 40 years ago, on September 19, 1966, UMBC officially opened its doors and began its rapid rise as one of...

Posted: November 15, 2006, 5:00 AM

UMBC: An Honors University in Maryland

UMBC Students Exhibit with Leading Contemporary Artists at the Baltimore Museum of Art An outdoor installation by recent UMBC Undergraduate Research Award (URA) recipients Christina Ralls and...

Posted: November 15, 2006, 5:00 AM

UMBC: An Honors University in Maryland

Designing the Future of Animation Shane Lynch,style> a senior computer science major, and Chad Eby ’06,style> MFA, imaging and digital arts, are members of a UMBC research design team...

Posted: November 15, 2006, 5:00 AM

UMBC: An Honors University in Maryland

A Destination for Cultural Life: UMBC hosts world-renowned speakers UMBC will host The Maryland Forum, a new speaker series featuring Ehud Barak, former prime minister of Israel; Bob Woodward,...

Posted: November 15, 2006, 5:00 AM

UMBC: An Honors University in Maryland

UMBC’s New Homepage & Portal UMBC is launching a new home page on the Web (www.umbc.edu) and (http://my.umbc.edu). The strategy for the August 2006 launch and future phases is to refocus...

Posted: November 15, 2006, 5:00 AM

UMBC: An Honors University in Maryland

Capturing Distant Sounds: Fulbright Winner Tim Nohe Tim Nohe,style> associate professor of visual arts, has received a Fulbright Scholars award, one of the nation’s most notable and highly...

Posted: November 15, 2006, 5:00 AM

UMBC: An Honors University in Maryland

Capturing Distant Sounds: Fulbright Winner Tim Nohe Tim Nohe,style> associate professor of visual arts, has received a Fulbright Scholars award, one of the nation’s most notable and highly...

Posted: September 11, 2006, 4:00 AM