2025 USM Board of Regents Staff Award for Outstanding Service for Students
Laura Schraven
Director, Student Affairs Communications and Marketing
Laura Schraven began her tenure at UMBC in fall 2000 as a multimedia assistant in the University Center. The following year, in partnership with The Commons’ director, she helped establish commonvision, a student-driven creative center supporting student organizations and campus departments in developing promotional materials. What began as one staff member and one part-time student has grown over two decades into a robust in-house design and production operation within the Division of Student Affairs, now comprising six staff members and more than 25 graduate and undergraduate students.
As commonvision evolved, so did Laura’s role. Now serving as director, she oversees communications, marketing, and technology for the division, providing leadership that advances branding, digital strategy, accessibility, and student-centered storytelling. Her work consistently centers student voice, development, and mentorship, ensuring students are not only contributors but leaders in shaping campus life.
Laura holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing, a Master of Science in Nonprofit Management, and a Master of Business Administration.