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title: "A One-of-a-Kind M & M"
date: 2020-04-24T06:00:00-04:00
author: University of Maryland
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# A One-of-a-Kind M & M

*April 24, 2020* — by [Maryland Today Staff](/author/maryland-today-staff)


> New M Circle Takes Shape in Advance of Purple Line as Old Circle Still Blooms

*Two M Circles SC 04202020 1920x1080 — Photo by Stephanie S. Cordle*

No, you’re not seeing double or a new Mars candy advertisement—that's two M Circles on the University of Maryland campus as construction continues to make way for the new light-rail Purple Line.

With most of the UMD community off campus due to the coronavirus pandemic, this image gives a sneak peek at the transformation of the area, where, once fully completed, the new M will replace the old one. Trees were just planted, and next steps include adding an irrigation system, installing a granite letter outline and planting sod and flowers.


**Topics:** [Campus & Community](https://today.umd.edu/tags/campus-community)