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Karen Shih ’09

Winter 2025 goldendoodle with UMD bandana

Pup ‘Reels’ in the Likes

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

Winter 2025 one person says "Bonjour!" and the other says "Tres bien!"

How to Make a Second Language Second Nature

Ask the Expert: Advice for Real Life

Winter 2025 Joi Howard poses by brick columns and greenery

A Fresh Start for ‘Maryland’s Shame’

Joi Howard ’03 seeks to turn a shuttered, segregated psychiatric hospital into a working farm and wellness site for the Black community.

Fall 2024 Isaac Hirsch and Ken Jennings on "Jeopardy!" set

Back to the Buzzer

After 9 Wins on ‘Jeopardy!,’ History Grad to Return for Tournament of Champions

Fall 2024 collage of musical acts

What Happens in Vegas (Is Thanks to a Terp)

Alum Brings Big Concerts to Sin City

Fall 2024 Robert Stewart poses with arms crossed

An Insider’s Look at a Prison’s Imprint

Criminologist, Once Convicted, Studies Ripple Effects of Legal System Involvement

Fall 2024 fish, water bottle, frog, person holding bag of groceries, person holding stack of serving trays, dresser with two drawers

Sustainable Developments

Grant Program Greens Campus

Fall 2024 student works on farm

Farm to Table, UMD Style

Terp Farm Celebrates 10 Years of Growing Fresh Produce for Campus

Fall 2024 Connie Chung sitting at a table with her book in front of her

‘Connie’ Breaks a Story: Her Own

Trailblazing journalist Connie Chung ’69 battled misogyny and racism to reach the pinnacle of TV news. In a new self-titled memoir, she shares what it took to get there.

Spring 2024 split illustration: half with woman working at laptop and drinking coffee, half with her snuggling with child on couch watching Netflix

How to Make Your Workday Work for You

Ask the Expert: Advice for Real Life

Spring 2024 Jessica Stevens jumping

Trampoline Gymnast Jumps to the Top

Undergrad Aims to Represent U.S. at Paris Olympics

Spring 2024 Dairy employee pours hot fudge on sundae

Still Cool, 100 Years Later

Look Back on the Maryland Dairy’s Funky Flavors and Coach-Inspired Creations

Spring 2024 McKeldin Mall in Minecraft

UM-ade in Minecraft

Undergrad Virtually Builds Mall, Drawings Fans Globally to ‘Campus’

Spring 2024 presenter in Design and Democracy class

Designing a Better Democracy

New Course Creates Innovative Ways to Increase College Election Participation

Winter 2024 rainbow turtle, turtle with pink and light blue pattern, "Support #TransTerps" pin. "Debilitating Queerness", "they" pin

Out of the Shell

Twenty-five years ago, the LGBTQ+ Equity Center opened to support queer Terps who felt invisible, isolated and harassed. Some of the founders recount its humble start and hard-won victories.

Winter 2024 Cheese board with M in middle; Kara McGrath inset portrait

Cheese the Day

5 Tips for Making a Board Bursting With Flavor and Color