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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.


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Alum Premieres Documentary to Rave Reviews at SXSW

Film Examines East German Secret Police Through Victim’s Eyes With Surveillance Implications for Today

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Clubs 101: UMD Mario Kart Club

Collegiate League-Winning Team Builds Community Around Popular Video Game

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A Peek Inside … Program Manager Fredo Oliveira’s Office

Massive Starbucks Mug Collection, Magical Race Medals, Memorable Selfies and More

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What It Takes: 3D Printing (and Beyond) at Terrapin Works

Scanning Statues, Creating Custom Car Parts, Laser-Cutting Puzzles and More

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9 Terp Women Who Shaped History

Get to Know TV Trailblazers, Sports Heroes, Scientists—Even an Astronaut

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4 Invasive Species to Watch Out for in Maryland

From Spotting Brightly Colored Beetles to Cutting Back Choking Vines, UMD Experts Explain How You Can Help

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The Prince of Snow Day ‘Pencil Predictions’

Alum Behind County’s Hyperlocal News Site Sees Flurry of Interest This Wild Winter

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A Fresh Start for ‘Maryland’s Shame’

An Alumna Is Working to Turn a Shuttered Psychiatric Hospital Into a Wellness Site for the Black Community

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Eight Weddings and Counting

Smith Faculty Member Is In-Demand Wedding Officiant for Fellow Terps

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2025 UMD Summer Camps

Build Volcanoes, Train With Terp Coaches, Paddleboard in a Pool and More

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A Peek Inside … Education Professor Sharon Fries-Britt’s Office

Bright Corner Space Features Wall of Heroes, Gifts From Students, Favorite Photos

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Meet the New Kids at UMD

Campus Farm Welcomes First Dairy Goats

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