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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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Study: Grieving Pet Owners Comforted by ‘Supernatural’ Interactions

From Phantom Footsteps to Doggy Dreams, Information Studies Professor Analyzes Ghostly Encounters

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Taking Control of Your Heart Health—Right at Home

Alum Co-founds Medical Startup Featuring Electronic Stethoscope

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Spring Fest Blooms Despite Wintry Temps

SEE Event Draws Crowd With Live Bands, Balloon Animals and a Lot of ‘Booms’

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First at Creating a Healthier Global Community

UMD-Founded Public Health Beyond Borders Celebrates 10 Years of Service

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A Peek Inside … Director of Residential Facilities Andrea Crabb’s Office

Disney Magic, CIA Secrets and Terp Pride Reflect Eclectic Career

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Can a Giant Turtle Shell Full of Games Lure Young Voters?

New Course Designs Creative Ways to Increase College Participation in 2024 Election

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Cherry Cheer, Right Here

Arboretum’s Map Shows Where to See the Famous Blooms at UMD

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Study: Gender Bias Leads to Lower-Rated Female Films

Average Scores on IMDB Don’t Tell the Whole Story

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Curfews, Dress Codes and Cookery Classes

This Women’s History Month, Revisit Rules, Restrictions Co-eds Faced at UMD in Decades Past

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Out of the Shell

Twenty-five Years After the LGBTQ+ Equity Center Opened, Its Founders Recount Humble Start, Hard-Won Victories

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A Peek Inside … Smith School Operations Director Darrell Claiborne’s Office

Cheery Space Features Games, Rare Barbies and Turtles Galore

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A High-Energy ‘Round’ of Appreciation for Native Cultures

Pow Wow Featured Intertribal Dances, Drummers, Vendors

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