News

January 21, 2026

The fans are in the stands, the teams are ready, and the atmosphere is electric as tipoff approaches. It’s the moment everyone sees — and the one the Intercollegiate Athletics Facilities (ICA) team has been preparing for behind the scenes. In the hours leading up to game time, ICA staff are focused ...

January 16, 2026

As Stanley R. Zupnik Hall moves steadily toward its 2026 opening, Facilities Management is already playing a key role in ensuring the building doesn’t just look impressive but also functions efficiently, sustainably, and reliably from day one. Located at the heart of the Maryland Engineering complex...

December 12, 2025

FM’s Green Cleaning Program keeps campus healthy, safe, and environmentally responsible. A clean classroom or office may seem simple, but the choices behind it affect the air we breathe, the surfaces we touch, and the environmental footprint of every building on campus. Facilities Management’s House...

December 10, 2025

As we plan for the upcoming winter break, Facilities Management asks for your help in readying our campus buildings. With overnight lows expected to dip below freezing, these actions will help conserve energy, maintain comfortable temperatures inside buildings, and protect building systems, pipes, a...

December 10, 2025

Inside the CRC Team that Keeps UMD Moving 24/7/365. It could happen in an instant. In the middle of a brutal cold snap, the heat in Tawes Hall begins to drop. Students pull on hats and zip up coats as the temperature slides lower and lower.

December 09, 2025

Meet Bill Olen, FM’s new Interim Associate Vice President. From his early days as a student worker to leading major construction efforts, Bill reflects on his career, what’s ahead for FM, and what keeps him energized outside of work.