Purple Line to begin testing light-rail vehicles at UMD in January The testing on campus is expected to be conducted overnight on selected days from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Anastasia Merkulova November 6, 2025
New UMD infrastructure works for cars, not students While this infrastructure is important for the safety of micromobility users, it has become harmful to pedestrians. Sophia Williams October 27, 2025
Here’s a look at the UMD construction scene in spring 2025 Multiple projects have seen progress since the beginning of fall semester, and some are predicted to be completed during spring or summer 2025. Lillian Glaros January 31, 2025
UMD construction round-up: Purple Line, new athletic centers see progress Here is a look at the status of this university’s construction efforts. Sam Gauntt September 9, 2024
UMD says major campus Purple Line construction is a year ahead of schedule The Maryland Department of Transportation accelerated construction of the project on campus. Lillian Glaros August 21, 2024
UMD community concerned about Purple Line construction’s environmental, health impacts Dorms along Campus Drive at this university are set to close for part of the summer due to noise from nearby Purple Line work. Sumaya Abdel-Motagaly March 14, 2024
UMD’s values don’t lie in building names. They are in its actions. If our buildings are bleak, plastering shiny new letters outside in the name of values is like putting makeup on a pig. Lynelle Essilfie October 30, 2023
Purple Line, new basketball center among current campus construction projects Campus Drive has been a site of constant construction and walking detours in preparation for the Purple Line since the beginning of this year. Katharine Wilson September 7, 2023