UMBC Retrievers
The arched initials “UMBC” in white with gold trim on a black background above the left-facing retriever’s head in brown and white with black highlights and a gold outline.
UMBC Retrievers
2021 - Present
A scripted wordmark "Retrievers" in the brush script font in gold with black trim.
Font: Custom
UMBC Retrievers
2021 - Present
A scripted wordmark "Retrievers" in the brush script font in black with gold trim.
Font: Custom
UMBC Retrievers
2021 - Present
A scripted wordmark "Retrievers" in the brush script font in gold.
Font: Custom
UMBC Retrievers
2015 - Present
Slanted wordmark "RETRIEVERS" in white with gold trim on a black background.
Font: Custom
UMBC Retrievers
2015 - Present
Slanted wordmark "RETRIEVERS" in gold with black trim.
Font: Custom
UMBC Retrievers
2015 - Present
Slanted wordmark "RETRIEVERS" in gold.
Font: Custom
UMBC Retrievers
2010 - Present
An arched wordmark "RETRIEVERS" in white with gold trim on a black with gold outline.
Font: Custom
UMBC Retrievers
2010 - Present
Initials "UMBC" in gold with white trim on a black with gold trim background.
Font: Custom
UMBC Retrievers
2010 - Present
An arched wordmark "RETRIEVERS" in black with gold trim.
Font: Custom
UMBC Retrievers
2010 - Present
An arched wordmark "RETRIEVERS" in gold with white trim on a black with gold outline.
Font: Custom
UMBC Retrievers
2010 - Present
An arched wordmark "RETRIEVERS" in gold.
Font: Custom
UMBC Retrievers
2010 - Present
Initials "UMBC" in black with gold trim.
Font: Custom
UMBC Retrievers
2010 - Present
Initials "UMBC" in white with gold trim on a black with gold trim background.
Font: Custom
UMBC Retrievers
2010 - Present
Initials "UMBC" in gold.
Font: Custom
UMBC Retrievers
2010 - 2015
Arched initials "UMBC" in black with gold trim above the wordmark "RETRIEVERS in black with gold trim.
Font: Custom
UMBC Retrievers
2010 - 2015
Initials "UMBC" in white with gold trim on a black background and "RETRIEVERS" in white with gold trim on a black with gold outline banner.
Font: Custom
UMBC Retrievers
2010 - 2015
Initials "UMBC" in gold with white trim on a black background and "RETRIEVERS" in gold with white trim on a black with gold outline banner.
Font: Custom
UMBC Retrievers
2010 - 2015
Arched initials "UMBC" in gold above the wordmark "RETRIEVERS in gold.
Font: Custom
UMBC Retrievers
2001 - 2010
Initials "UMBC" in black with gold trim.
Font: Custom
UMBC Retrievers
2001 - 2010
Arched initials "UMBC" in gold with black trim above the wordmark "RETRIEVERS in black.
Font: Custom
UMBC Retrievers Logo History
The first UMBC Retrievers Wordmark logo featured simple block lettering that emphasized readability and tradition. Over time, updates to the UMBC Retrievers logo history introduced bolder lines and modern styling, enhancing the team’s visual impact. More details on the Retrievers can be found on the UMBC Wikipedia page.
For comparison, visit the internal UMBC Retrievers Primary Logo page to see how the wordmark complements the primary design.
Later designs refined the UMBC Retrievers Wordmark logo, adjusting typography and spacing for digital and merchandise use. Each stage of the UMBC Retrievers logo history demonstrates a careful balance between tradition and modernization, keeping the university’s athletic identity strong and recognizable.
Today, the UMBC Retrievers Wordmark logo is clean, versatile, and consistent with the UMBC Retrievers logo PNG format used across media. This evolution underscores the Retrievers’ commitment to a unified visual presence while celebrating the team’s history and achievements.
