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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
Campaigns & Elections Nov. 8, 2016 11:33 pm3326d 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 pm3329d 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 am3329d 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 am3329d 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 pm3331d 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 pm3324d 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 pm3333d 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 pm3333d 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 pm3333d ago
IOWA CITY – The graduate student union representing 2,200 University of Iowa teaching and research assistants is asking the Board …
Education Oct. 27, 2016 7:00 pm3338d ago
IOWA CITY – An Iowa City construction company accused of faulty and defective work in its restoration of the University …
Higher Ed Oct. 26, 2016 9:12 pm3339d ago
CEDAR FALLS – Members of a University of Northern Iowa presidential search committee spent hours Wednesday whittling a pool of …
Higher Ed Oct. 25, 2016 6:38 pm3340d ago
The State Auditor’s Office is conducting its own inquiry into Iowa State University President Steven Leath’s use of university-owned aircraft, …
Higher Ed Oct. 25, 2016 5:48 pm3340d ago
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa Student Government President Rachel Zuckerman found a few anti-Semitic fliers in Iowa City a …
Oct. 25, 2016 1:00 am3341d ago
A district court judge has denied a request to dismiss a lawsuit filed against the Board of Regents for meetings …
Higher Ed Oct. 24, 2016 8:36 pm3341d ago
A lawsuit against the Board of Regents over meetings members held with Bruce Harreld last year before hiring him as …

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