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

Caring for Our Community

Dear UMBC Community,   We cannot know how long the war between Israel and Hamas will last, but we know that with each passing day, our own community feels deeply the pain and anguish of what...

Posted: October 12, 2023, 8:21 PM

Caring for Our Community

Dear UMBC Community,   We cannot know how long the war between Israel and Hamas will last, but we know that with each passing day, our own community feels deeply the pain and anguish of what...

Posted: October 12, 2023, 8:21 PM

Caring for Our Community

Dear UMBC Community,   We cannot know how long the war between Israel and Hamas will last, but we know that with each passing day, our own community feels deeply the pain and anguish of what...

Posted: October 12, 2023, 8:21 PM

Caring for Our Community

Dear UMBC Community,   We cannot know how long the war between Israel and Hamas will last, but we know that with each passing day, our own community feels deeply the pain and anguish of what...

Posted: October 12, 2023, 8:21 PM

Caring for Our Community

Dear UMBC Community,   We cannot know how long the war between Israel and Hamas will last, but we know that with each passing day, our own community feels deeply the pain and anguish of what...

Posted: October 12, 2023, 8:21 PM

Caring for Our Community

Dear UMBC Community,   We cannot know how long the war between Israel and Hamas will last, but we know that with each passing day, our own community feels deeply the pain and anguish of what...

Posted: October 12, 2023, 8:21 PM

Caring for Our Community

Dear UMBC Community,   We cannot know how long the war between Israel and Hamas will last, but we know that with each passing day, our own community feels deeply the pain and anguish of what...

Posted: October 12, 2023, 8:21 PM

Caring for Our Community

Dear UMBC Community,   We cannot know how long the war between Israel and Hamas will last, but we know that with each passing day, our own community feels deeply the pain and anguish of what...

Posted: October 12, 2023, 8:21 PM

Caring for Our Community

Dear UMBC Community,   We cannot know how long the war between Israel and Hamas will last, but we know that with each passing day, our own community feels deeply the pain and anguish of what...

Posted: October 12, 2023, 8:21 PM

The Academic Minute: Erhard on the Right to Revolution

Revolution. Is it a right or a duty? The answer is more of a grey area. Those for and against a revolution have complex reasons for holding their ground. Some point to defending structural systems...

Posted: October 10, 2023, 2:23 PM