Media Resources and Guidelines
Find the resources you need for connecting with faculty and staff experts, publishing news about UMBC, and more.
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As a public university, UMBC permits media and film representatives in public, outdoor spaces on UMBC’s campus. To best serve you, we recommend connecting with a member of the University Communications team by using the email links below.
Our staff can answer information requests, connect you with faculty experts or other community members, and assist with photography and videography requests. You can find the answers to additional questions in the FAQs section below.
For the Media:
Faculty Experts
Contact Cherie Parker, director of media relations, at cheriepa@umbc.edu or 240-930-1169 to connect with any of our experts.
Vandana Janeja
AI and data science, information trustworthiness, technology for social impact
Ian G. Anson
Psychology of voter decision-making, campaign communication, political media, political knowledge and attitudes, political research methodology
Mileah K. Kromer
Public opinion polling, American electoral politics, Maryland state politics, women in politics
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Guidelines for On-campus Photography and Film
We ask that all members of the media who are visiting notify University Communications and Marketing in advance by emailing news@umbc.edu, or by communicating directly with any member of the University Communications staff so we may help coordinate interviews and parking, and provide other helpful information.
Members of the media covering athletic events should coordinate directly with UMBC’s athletics communications team (on that page scroll down to the “Athletic Communications” section).
Advanced notice is required for:
• All commercial filming and photography
• Live broadcasts
• Filming and photography inside buildings
In general, filming inside of private spaces such as dorms and medical areas is not permitted. UMBC also has a strict no-drone policy, as outlined here.
Communications staff can answer questions, provide media with parking codes, arrange interviews, and assist with access to desired spaces.
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