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.
Everyday Econ, in Your Ears
Smith Alum’s NPR Show Offers Bite-Size Explanations of Complex Economic Topics
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Accepting the Political Torch
Millennials Prefer Protests to Voting, Engage More in Local Politics, UMD Researchers’ Book Reveals
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School of Music Alum Wins Coveted MacArthur ‘Genius Grant’
Jazz Cellist and Composer Is Known for Improvisation, Unexpected Sounds
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What It Takes: The Mighty Sound of Maryland
Marching Band Members Share Secrets Behind Spectacular Halftime Shows
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Saving Sentiment (And Scholarship Too)
McKeldin Library’s Memory Lab Provides Equipment to Preserve VHS Tapes, Cassettes, Slides
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Creating Style to Augment Substance
Costume Designer Makes Stars Shine on Small and Big Screens
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Five Ways to Become Civically Engaged This Election Season (And Beyond)
College of Education Professor Offers Tips for Students, UMD Community
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The ‘Amazing’ Year
Alum Talks Strategy and Struggles, Competing in Third Reality Show Since Summer 2021
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What It Takes: The Language House
‘Hidden Gem’ Offers Immersive Oasis for Learning More Than ‘Hola’ and ‘Ni Hao’
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'It Makes Me Feel Like It Was All Worth Something'
New York Times Bestselling Author Jennette McCurdy Shares Struggles Behind Success
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‘Your Culture Should Be a Source of Inspiration’
Hispanic Heritage Foundation President Shares Unlikely Journey, Urges Students to Speak Up
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A Peek Inside … Derek Yarnell’s Office
UMIACS Director of Computing Facilities Shares Vast ‘Simpsons’ Collection, Makerspace Creations
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