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Vanessa Miller
I’ve covered lots of beats over my decades as a reporter, and one reason I really enjoy higher education is because it touches on them all. One day I’m writing about science and interviewing University of Iowa NASA researchers, the next I’m writing about health care, or agriculture, or a new Iowa State-supported business, or athletic budgets, or criminal justice, or the Legislature and potential bills affecting Iowa’s university and college campuses. I also love that I get to investigate and dig deep on some stories, report hard news, and then also share incredible and sometimes harrowing tales of survival or discovery. When I’m not working, I’m playing with my kids or following them around to wrestling tournaments. Get the news delivered right to your inbox.
Latest Articles by Vanessa Miller
Higher Ed Feb. 22, 2017 8:38 pm3145d ago
DES MOINES – Iowa’s university presidents cited surging enrollment and faculty losses in asking lawmakers Wednesday for more money, but …
Education Jan. 12, 2022 2:58 pm1360d ago
The University of Iowa on Wednesday notified 2,440 students receiving scholarships they won’t be getting the money they’re expecting in …
Higher Ed Feb. 21, 2017 7:21 pm3146d ago
IOWA CITY – With the University of Iowa’s goal of 40 percent renewable energy consumption by 2020 well in sight, …
Higher Ed Feb. 21, 2017 7:09 pm3146d ago
Despite University of Iowa assurances of better compensation over the next two years, graduate students on Tuesday asked why they …
Higher Ed Feb. 20, 2017 7:54 pm3147d ago
IOWA CITY – After months of delay and staff reports of a spring opening, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics …
Higher Ed Feb. 20, 2017 3:47 pm3147d ago
IOWA CITY – Cost-cutting measures on the University of Iowa campus could impact student pocketbooks through financial aid changes, curtailed …
Campaigns & Elections Feb. 20, 2017 8:34 pm3147d ago
In restarting contract negotiations with the University of Northern Iowa faculty union Monday, the Board of Regents – under newly …
Sports Feb. 19, 2017 11:00 am3149d ago
BACKGROUND The University of Iowa in August hosted its first-ever concert in Kinnick Stadium — a ‘Back Porch Revival’ of …
Higher Ed Feb. 17, 2017 3:50 pm3150d ago
IOWA CITY – A judge has dismissed a lawsuit against the committee involved in what became a contentious search for …
Higher Ed Feb. 16, 2017 9:07 pm3151d ago
At a time of significant change in the higher education landscape – and with longtime University of Iowa Provost Barry …
Campaigns & Elections Feb. 16, 2017 4:57 pm3151d ago
An Iowa lawmaker has proposed a bill aimed at requiring Iowa’s public universities and community colleges to let permitted individuals …
Sports Feb. 15, 2017 8:39 pm3152d ago
IOWA CITY – Following years of dropped calls, never-received text messages, and crawling internet service, Hawkeye fans should expect a …
Higher Ed Feb. 15, 2017 4:19 pm3152d ago
After nearly 33 years with the University of Iowa, Provost Barry Butler is leaving to become the sixth president of …
Higher Ed Feb. 14, 2017 10:08 pm3153d ago
The University of Iowa’s four- and six-year graduation rates are on the decline, according to new data from the Board …
Higher Ed Feb. 14, 2017 2:52 pm3153d ago
The University of Iowa last year again saw an increase in faculty resignations, pushing the annual total to its highest …