Ellicott Hall to temporarily close in fall 2026 for AC installation, renovations
Hagerstown Hall is expected to receive similar renovations and construction is slated to start in January 2027 after more funding is approved.
UMD to install air conditioning in Ellicott, Hagerstown halls
Future improvements to the dorms include bathroom infrastructure updates and the addition of air conditioning, according to a statement from this university.
Snapchat Stories show the connections between UMD students
University of Maryland students have built a sense of community through “Our Campus Story” on Snapchat.
Dorm sweet dorm: Reviews of some freshman housing options
Here are some students’ thoughts on freshman housing.
UMD has run out of hotspots, laptops to provide students
The Division of IT is advising students who have not received hardware to use mobile data, apply to the Student Crisis Fund and seek special offers through local internet providers.
Hagerstown Hall has free pads and tampons. Students want other UMD dorms to follow suit.
So far, a petition supporting the cause has garnered over 450 signatures.
We placed heat sensors in every UMD dorm without A.C. Here’s what we found.
The heat index in one dorm hit 101 degrees on Sept. 12.