Watch out for these construction projects at UMD
UMD has a plethora of construction projects in progress, from the Purple Line to a new dining hall.
UMD’s newest dorm opens doors for University Honors students, other freshmen
The six-story building houses 450 residents and includes central air conditioning and private bathrooms.
UMD loosens COVID-19 restrictions in dorms
Students in dorms can now host guests and eat in lounges.
More than 3,000 UMD dorm residents are leaving campus for spring break
Around 400 dorm residents will be staying on campus.
UMD workers’ union speaks out on unsafe work conditions in first state labor board hearing
The board is having hearings throughout the week.
Some UMD undergraduate commuters say housing costs pushed them out of College Park
At some apartment buildings, rent can be more than $1,200.
La Plata Hall residents must restrict activity or return home after uptick in COVID cases
Students must make their decision by 7 p.m. Friday, according to an email sent to residents.
UMD freshmen on campus for the first time balance safety and social life
Some students have struggled to make friends.
New UMD dorms to be named for former students who broke racial barriers
The first dorm is named for Hiram Whittle and Elaine Johnson-Coates and the second is named for Pyon Su and Chunjen Constant Chen.
RHA discusses updates on new dorm construction, dining hall hours
The directors of Residential Facilities, Resident Life and Dining Services provided updates to the RHA.