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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.


Student holds baby terrapin

Tiny Terps Teach Big Lessons

College of Education’s Diamondback Terrapin Hatchlings Bring Science, Math and History to Life

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collage of Terp gifts

Terp Holiday Gift Guide 2022

Find Your Perfect Present, From Spirits to Spice Mixes, Body Butter to Bracelets

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students fill plates at Thanksgiving gathering

A Yam Good Time

Terps Enjoy Turkey, Crab Cakes, Korean Pancakes at Thanksgiving Meals Across Campus

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Senior Lecturer Charlie Apter shows students mozzarella

Popular Class Urges ‘Eating With Eyes Wide Open’

Students Analyze Impact of Culinary Choices While Sampling Fare From Food-making Demonstrations

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Alex Lockwood gives TedX talk

From ‘Sesame Street’ to the Stars Above

Alum Brings Breathtaking Images From James Webb Space Telescope to the Public

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Eliza Thompson with art in office

A Peek Inside ... Speech-Language Pathologist Eliza Thompson’s Office

Assistant Clinical Professor Honors Ghanaian Heritage With Art and Action

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Two people link arms with "VOTE 4 ME" button

A ‘Buddy’ for the Ballot Box

Alum’s Site Takes Guesswork Out of Voting With Quick Questionnaire

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Twitter bird with speech bubbles that say, "hate speech," "offensive content," "violence," etc.

Is Twitter Doomed?

UMD Social Media Expert Predicts Costly Consequences of Gutting Content Moderation

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Adrian Ma

Everyday Econ, in Your Ears

Smith Alum’s NPR Show Offers Bite-Size Explanations of Complex Economic Topics

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Red, white and blue silhouettes

Accepting the Political Torch

Millennials Prefer Protests to Voting, Engage More in Local Politics, UMD Researchers’ Book Reveals

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Tomeka Reid poses with cello

School of Music Alum Wins Coveted MacArthur ‘Genius Grant’

Jazz Cellist and Composer Is Known for Improvisation, Unexpected Sounds

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Maryland marching band practices

What It Takes: The Mighty Sound of Maryland

Marching Band Members Share Secrets Behind Spectacular Halftime Shows

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