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Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
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
People & Places Dec. 29, 2016 6:00 pm3275d ago
IOWA CITY — Of his painting, Jackson Pollock once said he had no fear of making changes. He wasn’t afraid …
News Dec. 26, 2016 6:15 am3279d ago
Answering Gov. Terry Branstad’s call for 70 percent of Iowans in the workforce to complete some form of postsecondary training …
People & Places Dec. 23, 2016 5:28 pm3281d ago
IOWA CITY — Jumping off his hospital room couch and sprinting toddler-style toward the floor’s shared toy room Friday afternoon, …
Higher Ed Dec. 21, 2016 4:26 pm3283d ago
The federal government once again is tapping Iowa State University’s expertise as it launches a new manufacturing institute expected to …
Higher Ed Dec. 19, 2016 6:11 pm3285d ago
Temperatures last week plummeted into the teens, with winds gusting above 30 mph. But the arctic blast hasn’t slowed construction …
News Dec. 18, 2016 6:00 am3287d ago
In sixth grade, a teacher at Sequan Gatlin’s middle school in Davenport talked to the ‘academically inclined’ student about options …
News Dec. 16, 2016 3:10 pm3289d ago
Iowa Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, who is soon to take the governor reins from Terry Branstad as he heads to …
News Dec. 16, 2016 3:37 pm3289d ago
IOWA CITY – Long before former University of Iowa College of Nursing Dean Rita Ann Frantz died, she and her …
Higher Ed Dec. 15, 2016 12:20 pm3290d ago
Iowa’s public universities this weekend graduate 4,220 students – a total that includes a record and some firsts. The 2,136 …
Health Care and Medicine Dec. 14, 2016 5:06 pm3290d ago
A local union representing 3,500 professional and scientific University of Iowa Health Care employees has filed a lawsuit accusing the …
Higher Ed Dec. 13, 2016 6:39 pm3291d ago
After reporting in October it intended to review Iowa State University Flight Services and its president’s use of school aircraft, …
Higher Ed Dec. 12, 2016 7:49 pm3292d ago
ANKENY – Under fire for taking a university aircraft on trips that sometimes mixed official and personal businesses – and …
News Dec. 10, 2016 6:00 pm3294d ago
Colleges and universities espouse the necessity of having a diversity of thought on campus to best educate students. But an …
Higher Ed Dec. 9, 2016 5:23 pm3295d ago
Board of Regents auditors are wrapping up an in-depth review of university travel practices and policies – including a look …
Higher Ed Dec. 7, 2016 6:07 pm3297d ago
IOWA CITY — Chinese nationals account for the largest share of international students attending Iowa’s public universities, leaving administrators hopeful …

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