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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 Jun. 8, 2021 5:39 pm1576d ago
‘She believes her removal from the organization was without cause, notice, and a fair process’
Higher Ed Jun. 7, 2021 6:14 pm1577d ago
The state on Monday approved millions to compensate or settle eight separate accusations of discrimination and negligence at its public universities — including payments to former University of Iowa police officers who sued for age discrimination.
Higher Ed Jun. 7, 2021 8:00 am1578d ago
Scientists could gain a better understanding of the “basic science” impacting the environment surrounding satellites like those used for weather monitoring and communications.
Higher Ed Jun. 3, 2021 5:55 pm1581d ago
UIHC has improved its overall rating to four of five stars, putting it on par or above 86 percent of the 3,355 U.S. hospitals applicable for the five-star rating.
Higher Ed Jun. 3, 2021 5:24 pm1581d ago
With the University of Iowa’s
Higher Ed Jun. 3, 2021 9:38 am1582d ago
The unified approach comes on the heels of incidents and complaints at all three public universities.
Higher Ed Jun. 1, 2021 6:41 pm1583d ago
Iowa’s Board of Regents this week is meeting in person for the first time since the pandemic to, among other things, evaluate and set goals with its university presidents - including
Higher Ed Jun. 1, 2021 10:33 am1584d ago
While COVID-19 for the most part has hurt enrollment across traditional college and university campuses, it’s had the opposite effect on some less-traditional higher ed programs — like the University of Iowa’s new online Master of Business Administration degree.
Higher Ed May. 28, 2021 7:43 am1588d ago
July discussion to be postponed after councilor resigns
Iowa Football May. 27, 2021 7:21 pm1588d ago
The lawsuit that a group of former University of Iowa football players filed in November accusing Hawkeye staff members of racially-motivated discrimination, harassment, and bullying has been set for a 10-day jury trial in Des Moines -- two years from now.
Higher Ed May. 26, 2021 4:02 pm1590d ago
University planning $25M-$28M Student Well-Being Center, among other projects
Higher Ed May. 25, 2021 4:55 pm1590d ago
Nearly four years after the University of Iowa announced plans to raze its nearly 60-year-old University Athletic Club and replace it with a hotel, administrators are seeking approval to enter into a new land-lease deal that — in its first phase — would erect a four-story, 110-unit residential complex by Finkbine Golf Course.
Higher Ed May. 26, 2021 4:54 pm1589d ago
University of Iowa Health Care has reapplied for the state certificate it needs to build a new $230 million facility in North Liberty after its first request was denied amid criticism it was swerving out of its lane, taking patients from community hospitals and clinics, and threatening their existence.
Higher Ed May. 24, 2021 6:15 am1592d ago
When COVID-19-19 shuttered schools last spring, a key factor in getting high school seniors to college — FAFSAs — flatlined. Where “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” filings had been rising in Iowa, the pandemic’s onset halted that progress and in the year since reversed some of the gains.
Higher Ed May. 20, 2021 8:09 pm1595d ago
Campuswide mask mandates lifted; vaccines encouraged but not required