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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 Nov. 11, 2016 6:38 pm3248d ago
IOWA CITY – Even though famed American journalist Tom Brokaw only spent one year at the University of Iowa in …
News Nov. 11, 2016 7:33 pm3248d ago
IOWA CITY — High school walkouts, campus rallies and other protests across Iowa City following the election of Donald Trump …
Nation and World Nov. 11, 2016 3:14 pm3249d ago
IOWA CITY – Before the sun rises Monday, University of Iowa astronomy professor Steven Spangler plans to be standing in …
Campaigns & Elections Nov. 9, 2016 5:41 pm3250d ago
Having advised the Donald Trump campaign on agricultural policies, several heavy hitters in the Iowa agriculture industry Wednesday said they’re …
Higher Ed Nov. 9, 2016 5:16 pm3250d ago
IOWA CITY – A search and screen committee for the next University of Northern Iowa president is to meet over …
Higher Ed Nov. 9, 2016 3:56 pm3250d ago
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa police Wednesday morning launched an investigation into a racist remark found scrawled on a …
Campaigns & Elections Nov. 8, 2016 11:33 pm3251d ago
IOWA CITY – To mark the 10-year anniversary of his first political victory, Democratic U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack on Tuesday …
Higher Ed Nov. 6, 2016 12:33 pm3254d ago
IOWA CITY – With binkie hidden behind a small surgical mask, Gavin Mower pointed out the window of one of …
News Nov. 6, 2016 5:00 am3254d ago
J. Bruce Harreld is marking his first year as president of the University of Iowa. In this special report, The Gazette looks at Harreld's past, present and future through the lens of those who grew up with him, collaborated with him in the private sector, and worked with him on campus this past year. We dive into his on-campus candidate speech and dig into whether he's made good on his promises and ideological vows. We also try to answer the question, "After so much success in the private sector, why take this job?" What in his personality might motivate such a decision?
News Nov. 6, 2016 4:30 am3254d ago
IOWA CITY — In the weeks after Bruce Harreld was chosen last year to succeed retired University of Iowa President …
Health Care and Medicine Nov. 4, 2016 4:32 pm3255d ago
IOWA CITY — Four years have passed since the first excavator pulled up, and thousands this week are experiencing the …
Higher Ed Nov. 10, 2016 7:50 pm3249d ago
IOWA CITY – In the course of a year, the number of military-affiliated students on the University of Iowa campus …
Higher Ed Nov. 2, 2016 5:38 pm3257d ago
After 16 years, Iowa State University is parting ways with an award-winning equine surgeon and veterinarian after faculty-conduct complaints were …
Higher Ed Nov. 1, 2016 7:42 pm3258d ago
IOWA CITY – Just yards from where a disgruntled doctoral student ended a shooting rampage on the University of Iowa …
Higher Ed Nov. 1, 2016 7:08 pm3258d ago
IOWA CITY – The graduate student union representing 2,200 University of Iowa teaching and research assistants is asking the Board …