Karen Shih ’09
Karen Shih has come full circle from her toddler days, when she lived with her parents in University of Maryland graduate housing. She's written for a variety of schools, including Brandeis University, Tufts University and Perkins School for the Blind, and she's always ready to cover the next great food or animal story.
UMD Commencement 2025: Before You Go
New Clear Bag Policy, Ticket Request Deadline, Water Bottle Rules and More
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A Sewn Statement on the Big Screen
UMD Art Lecturer’s Korean Textiles Featured in ‘The Wedding Banquet’
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A Terp Fossil Hunt, Just Down the Street
UMD Students Explore Dinosaur Site as Part of Geology Class
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7 Fun Facts for Kermit’s 70th Birthday
From Creator Jim Henson’s UMD Roots to a Deep Dive on ‘Bein’ Green,’ Leap Your Way to Froggy Expertise
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6 Job Search Tips for New Grads
UMD Career Center Advice: Broaden Your Horizons, Tap Into the UMD Network, Self-Promote Online
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A Peek Inside: The Architecture Studio
From a Polymer Penguin to Soccer Superfandom, Students Put Personal Pizazz in Shared Workspace
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How to Take the Best Graduation Photos
From Secret Locations on Campus to the Top Time of Day, UMD Experts Offer Tips
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Solutions to Bird Flu Hatched
On the Farm and in the Lab, Researchers Are Fighting a Virus That’s Pushing Up Food Prices and Threatening a New Pandemic
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How to Have a Blast at Maryland Day
Meet an Astronaut, Pick Up Freebies, High-Five Testudo and Terp Athletes, and More
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What It Takes: The Insect Zoo
From Beetles That Play Dead to Friendly Spiders, Go Behind the Scenes at One of Maryland Day’s Most Popular Exhibits
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UMD Alumna Gayle King Breaks Barriers in Space
‘CBS Mornings’ Anchor Soars With All-Female Crew on Historic Flight
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Clubs 101: UMD Beekeeping
Get the Buzz About Collecting Honey, Making Candles, Counting Queens on Campus
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