The Diamondback’s Fall 2024 Housing Guide
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UMD RHA hopes to create inclusive dorm communities, bolster student turnout
Several RHA executive board members said many students feel disconnected from the broader campus community.
UPDATED: Hot water returns to UMD dorms after steam outage
Facilities Management completed repairs on Monday morning and expects hot water levels to return to “normal ranges” within two to three hours.
UPDATED: Dozens of UMD buildings, dorms still without water after ‘massive’ main break
At least 26 dorms and all South Campus Commons apartments, along with 21 university buildings were affected by Monday’s water outage.
September heat wave leaves UMD students without AC uncomfortable
Resident Life offered alternative sleeping arrangements by setting up mattresses for students in communal areas with air conditioning.
High confirmation rate for incoming UMD freshmen spurs housing stress among students
An email last month said the resident life department has experienced a notable increase in on-campus housing requests from new students.
Study carrels are valued. UMD needs more of them.
Students deserve better access to study spaces. More study carrels could help.
UMD to offer free menstrual products in dorm bathrooms
Once the department has all of the products and dispensers, they will work to roll out the initiative into restrooms as soon as possible.