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.
A Second Shot at Playing Hockey
After Losing His Vision, Education Alum Rediscovers Passion, Works to Expand Access to Favorite Sport
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Five Black Pioneers You Should Know About
UMD Faculty and Staff Share Stories of Overlooked Figures From American History
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What It Takes: Snow Removal
From Taking 12-hour Shifts to Hand-Chipping Ice, Landscape Services Staff Leads Efforts to Clear 1,350-acre Campus
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A Better Plan for Secondhand
Alum’s Streamlined Furniture Resale Website Aims to Cushion the Stress of Online Sales
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A Peek Inside … Professor Donald Linebaugh’s Office
Cozy Digs Include 19th-century Artifacts and a Library Ladder
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Clocking in for Six Decades of Dedication
Longest-Serving Facilities Management Employee, Known as ‘Mom’ to Colleagues, Retires After 60 Years
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The Year in Pictures: 2021
Cicadas, COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics and Historic Celebrations Illustrate Our Unusual Year
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UMD Holiday Gift Guide 2021
Terp-created Custom Cheese Boxes, Anti-aging Skincare, Award-winning Books and More
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From Old Traditions to Old Bay Turkey
Dining Services Chef Offers Unusual Recipes to Try This Year
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UMD’s Overnight Workers Come Out of the Dark
Cleaning, Maintenance Crews Share Surprising Stories, Challenges of Post-Sunset Work
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5 Key Takeaways From COP26
Participating UMD Researchers, Staff Share Hopes, Concerns as UN Climate Conference Wraps Up
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A Ramen-Fueled Recovery
Chef and Restaurateur Alum Who Brought Authentic Japanese Noodles to D.C. Looks for Post-Pandemic Comeback
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