December 10, 2025
Is Your Office Ready for Winter Break?
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...
November 16, 2023
University Water Main Break
At 4:47 a.m. on Monday, October 23, an alarm alerted Facilities Management (FM) staff to a drop in water pressure at two campus buildings. That alarm was the first signal of a major water main break that would impact more than 60 buildings.
October 26, 2023
Arboretum Tours for Mothers and Infants
The UMD Arboretum has reinstituted tours for mothers and infants that were cancelled during the COVID-19 pandemic.
October 19, 2023
Latinx/o/a/e Organization Forms at UMD
A new organization has launched at UMD: the Latinx/a/o/e Employee Association (LEA). Its goal is to bring visibility to the diverse Latinx/o/a/e community on campus and advocate for relevant needs and interests. The group also aims to strengthen the sense of community among Latinx/o/a/e employees, i...
October 05, 2023
Ghosts of the Terps: Uncovering the Haunted History of UMD
If the Halloween season turns your thoughts to mysteries of the macabre and supernatural, we invite you to enjoy the lore of ghostly secrets that linger within the very walls of the UMD campus. Founded in 1856, the University of Maryland boasts a history steeped in eerie tales involving campus build...
October 04, 2023
FM’s New Customer Service Strategy: Creating a Culture of Excellence
In today's higher ed business landscape, exceptional customer service is no longer an option; it's a necessity. With Facilities Management’s customer base of 50,000 students, faculty, and staff on a campus that operates 24/7, having an effective customer service strategy is essential.
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October 03, 2023
FM Housekeepers Honored at President’s Luncheon
On September 21, a group of FM housekeepers attended a special luncheon celebration at University House, the home of President Pines. The purpose of the celebration was to honor housekeeping staff who were nominated for the Cintas Custodian of the Year Award. FM had 18 nominees who were recognized f...
October 03, 2023
Park Smart! Wheels Off Walkways Relaunch
The Wheels Off Walkways (WOW) program officially relaunched on Monday, August 21 just in time for the start of the fall semester.
September 18, 2023
New Construction Greets Returning Students
FM's Planning and Construction team is busy this fall with projects across campus. Here are nine projects that were highlighted recently by Maryland Today.