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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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Creating the ‘Maryland Model’ for Cannabis Regulation

Alum Who Leads State Agency Navigated New Terrain on Medical, Recreational Legalization, Licensing

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A Peek Inside … Ecological Engineer Dave Tilley’s Office

Massive Chalk Mural, Swinging Bookshelves Fill Eclectic Space in Animal Sciences Building

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The ‘Hidden Population’: Undergrads Juggling Classes, Midterms—and Diapers

New Study Aims to Identify Terp Parents, Resources They Need to Succeed

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Paw-pular Pup ‘Reels’ in the ‘Likes’

Antics of Alums’ Goldendoodle Bring Joy to Millions on Social Media

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Getting ‘Wise’ at the Ballot Box

Alum’s New Website Helps Voters Easily See Where Candidates Stand on Major Issues

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‘Witch’ Costume Reigns Supreme on Halloween?

From Beetlejuice to Left Shark to Salty Snacks, Terps Show Off Their Favorite Looks

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An Insider’s Look at Prison’s Imprint

Criminologist, Once Convicted Himself, Studies Ripple Effects of Legal System Involvement, Including Disenfranchisement

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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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