News You Can Use: FM Pipeline July 31, 2025

Heads Up: New Signal at Campus Drive & Regents Drive

The new signal at Campus Drive and Regents Drive is expected to be fully operational by Thursday, July 31 (today). Flaggers will help manage temporary lane closures while pavement markings are finalized. Please stay alert, follow the flagger's directions, and be patient as everyone adjusts to the new signal. More about the Purple Line project.

FMHR Presents: The Career Workbench 

Get ready for The Career Workbench—a new hands-on professional development series just for FM staff! Whether you’re new or experienced, these 60–75-minute sessions are designed to help you grow, build confidence, and tackle real on-the-job challenges. Upcoming topics include:

Handling Workplace Change, Tech Basics 101, AI for Leaders, Leadership Styles, Well-being at Work, and more! Workshop dates and registration info coming soon. Questions? Email fmhrlearning@umd.edu.

Scenes from the FM Ice Cream Social

On July 23, FM staff across all three locations came together for one of our favorite summer traditions— the Powered by People Ice Cream Social! Staff enjoyed ice cream from the UMD Dairy, cookies, cold drinks, and great company. This year’s staff-voted specialty flavor? Coffee! Thanks to everyone who joined in and helped make the day so festive. View the photo gallery.