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.
Sustainability Fund Awards Record $600K to Green Initiatives
Projects Combine Solar Power and Agriculture, Mitigate Methane Production, Reduce Stormwater Pollution
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Carving New Life Into Dead Wood
Alum’s Chainsaw Sculptures Celebrate Nature Throughout D.C. Area
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‘Redefine What It Means to Be a Family'
Professor and Alum Wife Honored as D.C.’s Foster Parent of the Year
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The Dawn of Election Night Computer Forecasting
Journalism Professor’s New Book Details How ‘Mechanical Brains’ Paved Path for Modern-Day Coverage
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What It Takes: Terps Against Hunger
3 Million Meals. Hundreds of Volunteers. One Giant Truck. A UMD Student Group Has a Recipe for Fighting D.C.-Area Food Insecurity.
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Talking Politics—Without Getting the Silent Treatment
Family Therapist Offers Tips for Navigating a Fraught Election Year
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Terp Twins Times 2
From Family Dinners to Built-in Besties, 4 Sisters Share Benefits of Attending UMD Together
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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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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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First at Creating a Healthier Global Community
UMD-Founded Public Health Beyond Borders Celebrates 10 Years of Service
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