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.
What It Takes: Army ROTC
From Practicing Ambushes to Pulling a 90-Pound Sled, UMD Cadets Learn to Lead
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5 Totally Turtle-y Love Stories
On Valentine’s Day, UMD Faculty and Staff Couples Shell Out Perks of Working Together
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Mythical Beasts and Lucky Dishes: Lunar New Year Traditions, Explained
UMD Expert on D.C.-area Celebrations Breaks Down Chinese Customs
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Alum’s New Book Celebrates Black Style Icon
‘Miles of Style’ Honors Eunice Johnson, Woman Behind Ebony Magazine and Fashion Fairs
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To Like or Not to Like: Facebook at 20
The Social Media Pioneer Changed the World, But Not Always for Good. A UMD Expert Explains Its Complicated Legacy.
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Capital-area Chronicler Turns the Page
Departing Washington Post Columnist Shares 20 Years of Family Tales, Reader Favorites
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5 African American Works of Art Everyone Should Know
From Pulitzer Prize-winning Poetry to Renowned Modern Dance, Faculty Experts Share Their Picks
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A Peek Inside … English Professor Christina Walter’s Office
With Collection of Optical Toys, Seeing Isn’t Always Believing
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Study: Brains of Children From Less Affluent Backgrounds Show Lower Response to Rewards
Findings Could Have Implications for Motivation, Academic Achievement in Youth
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Terp! Seeks! Fortune!
Honors Global Communities Staffer to Compete on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Tonight
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What it Takes: Campus Chaplains
Four Religious Leaders on Faith, Resiliency and Connection at UMD
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