Welcome to FM Deep Dive, a Facilities Management production created with the help of AI. This podcast-style series takes a behind-the-scenes look at the people, projects, and work that keep the University of Maryland running and offers a quick glimpse of Facilities Management in action. Episodes are short — right around five minutes. So what are you waiting for? Grab your headphones and listen in.
UMD Arboretum Balances Beauty and Sustainability
Discover how Facilities Management carefully manages UMD’s trees and landscape to support sustainability, biodiversity, and a thriving campus environment.
Maryland Day: Building Engagement One Tent at a Time
See how Facilities Management helps bring Maryland Day to life through months of planning, coordination, and campus-wide support.
Behind the Curtain & Under the Lights at the Clarice
Go behind the scenes to see how lighting upgrades at The Clarice are enhancing performance while improving energy efficiency.
Restoring Campus Creek
See how the Campus Creek restoration is improving water quality, reducing erosion, and supporting a healthier campus ecosystem.
How FM Keeps Campus Lighting Safe, Efficient, and Sustainable
Learn how Facilities Management keeps UMD’s campus lighting safe, efficient, and sustainable—while supporting visibility across more than 2,600 pole lights.
Ghosts of the Terps: Uncovering the Haunted History of UMD
Take a closer look at the ghostly legends tied to campus landmarks—and how FM’s GIS team maps these eerie locations.