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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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Trio of Terps Named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Lists

Alums Honored in Science, Media, Energy and Green Tech

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New ‘Image’ and Name for UMD’s Tour Leaders

As ‘Terp Guides’ Brand Launches, Walk Back Through 40 Years of Fun Facts and Surprising Perks

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A Decade of ‘Launching’ Terp Projects to Success

UMD’s Crowdfunding Platform Part of Giving Tuesday Fundraising Marathon

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Terp Holiday Gift Guide 2024

UMD Entrepreneurs Offer Cozy Blankets, ‘Looney’ Games, Local Lager and Wine, More

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What It Takes: Accessibility and Disability Service

Nearly 1 in 10 UMD Students Needs Accommodations. This Office Makes Sure Each Gets What They Need, In and Out of the Classroom.

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Creating the ‘Maryland Model’ for Cannabis Regulation

Alum Who Leads State Agency Navigated New Terrain on Medical, Recreational Legalization, Licensing

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A Peek Inside … Ecological Engineer Dave Tilley’s Office

Massive Chalk Mural, Swinging Bookshelves Fill Eclectic Space in Animal Sciences Building

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The ‘Hidden Population’: Undergrads Juggling Classes, Midterms—and Diapers

New Study Aims to Identify Terp Parents, Resources They Need to Succeed

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Paw-pular Pup ‘Reels’ in the ‘Likes’

Antics of Alums’ Goldendoodle Bring Joy to Millions on Social Media

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Getting ‘Wise’ at the Ballot Box

Alum’s New Website Helps Voters Easily See Where Candidates Stand on Major Issues

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‘Witch’ Costume Reigns Supreme on Halloween?

From Beetlejuice to Left Shark to Salty Snacks, Terps Show Off Their Favorite Looks

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An Insider’s Look at Prison’s Imprint

Criminologist, Once Convicted Himself, Studies Ripple Effects of Legal System Involvement, Including Disenfranchisement

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