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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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Take This Class! Spies, Assassins, Martyrs and Witches

History Course Delves Into Famous Trials and Why They Continue to Capture Public Interest

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America’s Graying Judiciary

Professor’s New Book Delves Into Consequences of Letting Federal Judges Serve for Life

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Terps Take the Ice

Maryland Figure Skating Brings Top Athletes, Newbies Together

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What Happens in Vegas (Is Thanks to a Terp)

Alum Brings Big Concerts to Sin City

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What It Takes: Sports Announcing

Alum Who’s Called 750 Games Shares Why He Stays ‘Wildly Hydrated’—and Avoids Funnel Cake

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Meals to ‘Krave’

From Curry Tots to a Chili Crunch Burger, New Incubator at IDEA Factory Offers Testbed for Fledgling Restaurants

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Homecoming 2024 Preview: Red, Black and Gold (Medalists)

Celebrations Feature Spirit Week Swag and Specials, Community Art, New Football Foe

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Farm to Table, UMD Style

Terp Farm Celebrates 10 Years of Growing Fresh Produce for Campus

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Foiling Food Waste, Battling Plastic Bottles: UMD Sustainability Fund’s Victories

300 Projects Later, Grant Program Keeps Greening Campus

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Second Chance to ‘Do Good’ at UMD

New Round of Campus Grants to Award Up to $320K for Student, Faculty, Staff Projects

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‘Find Something Bigger Than Yourself’

Maryland First Lady and Alum Dawn Moore Shares Priorities, Passions in Conversation at UMD

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A Peek Inside … INFO College Professor Jessica Vitak’s Office

‘Dynamite’ Space Features BTS ‘Luv,’ ‘Butter’-y Sweet Appreciation Notes, Framed Failures

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