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Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter/Digital Producer

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Eleanor Hildebrandt is a news reporter, digital producer, and the host of "On the Record" for The Daily Iowan. She is a sophomore at the University of Iowa majoring in journalism and mass communication and global health studies with a minor in German. Last year, Eleanor covered the university's Undergraduate Student Government and Graduate and Professional Student Government. She currently covers higher education for the paper.

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CEO of University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and Associate Vice President of University of Iowa Health Care, Suresh Gunasekaran, speaks during the Iowa Board of Regents meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 24 over Zoom. Gunasekaran spoke about case mix index, patient satisfaction and quality scores.

UI Hospitals and Clinics to continue pushing for new North Liberty hospital

February 24, 2021
Iowa Board of Regents President Michael Richards sits alongside President Pro Tem Patty Cownie during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019. The Regents voted in favor of a four percent tuition increase starting in the fall semester of 2019.

State Board of Regents recommend changes to syllabi, campus policies regarding free speech

February 24, 2021
A COGS sticker is seen on a stop light post on Friday, October 16, 2020.

Graduate student workers asking university for more transparency on graduate student COVID-19 cases in classroom

February 23, 2021
The Old Capitol building is seen from the T. Anne Cleary on Feb. 10, 2021.

University of Iowa to receive additional funds from stimulus packages

February 19, 2021
University of Iowa asks state Board of Regents for $6.4 million in property, facility advancements

University of Iowa asks state Board of Regents for $6.4 million in property, facility advancements

February 17, 2021
University of Iowa senior Jade Miller speaks at a demonstration held in front of University President Bruce Harreld's home on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. The Campaign to Organize Graduate Students (COGS) led a march to Harreld's home in order to protest the administration's insistence that the university remain open despite the health risk posed by COVID-19.

COGS frustrated after not being able to elect presidential search representative

February 16, 2021
President of SEIU local 199 Cathy Glasson answers questions during a press conference announcing the results of recertification elections for SEIU, AFSCME, and UE local unions across the street from the University of Iowa hospitals and clinics on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. The state requires that the unions vote to confirm the continuation of each union. This is the first time all three have voted simultaneously to recertify.

UIHC union, Board of Regents continue contract negotiations with an optimistic outlook

February 15, 2021
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Iowa Senate subcommittee advances bill to prohibit tenure at Iowa’s public institutions

February 11, 2021
University of Iowa graduate student Drew Etienne poses for a portrait in downtown Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. The Campaign to Organize Graduate Students (COGS) led a march to President Bruce Harreld's home in order to protest the administration's insistence that the university remain open despite the health risk posed by COVID-19.

COGS, state Board of Regents differ on wage increases as contract negotiations begin

February 9, 2021
Entrance to the University of Iowa's Seamans Center for the Engineering Arts and Sciences at 103 South Capitol Street, Iowa City, IA on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020.

University of Iowa College of Engineering receives diversity recognition, but still has work to do

February 4, 2021
The Old Capitol building is seen on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019.

University of Iowa’s first round of public/private partnership funding distributed

February 4, 2021
The Old Capital building is seen on Nov. 19, 2019.

University of Iowa moves spring 2021 commencement online

February 3, 2021
Steam swirls around the University of Iowa Power Plant on the evening of Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.

University of Iowa, Board of Regents seek to block auditor’s subpoena for information on public private partnership

February 2, 2021
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Iowa Republican lawmakers again face opposition to advancing bill prohibiting tenure at public universities

January 29, 2021
The LGBTQ Iowa Archives is seen on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. The new library and archive is located in the basement of the Wesley Center.

New lending libraries, archives create community space for LGBTQ Iowans

January 31, 2021
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa to receive millions in federal aid in the spring semester

January 27, 2021
Board members listen during the Board of Regents meeting on September 12, 2018 in the IMU Main Lounge. Regents members discussed remodeling various buildings and sights across various Iowa campuses.

Regents ask Iowa Department of Public Health to include faculty in COVID-19 vaccination plans

January 26, 2021
Board members listen during the Board of Regents meeting on September 12, 2018 in the IMU Main Lounge. Regents members discussed remodeling various buildings and sights across various Iowa campuses.

Regents counter UIHC union’s 5 percent wage increase request with 1 percent raise

January 21, 2021
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Search committee ‘inundated with interest’ for University of Iowa president position

January 20, 2021
Board members listen during the Board of Regents meeting on September 12, 2018 in the IMU Main Lounge. Regents members discussed remodeling various buildings and sights across various Iowa campuses.

UIHC union begins contract negotiations with state Board of Regents, asks for wage increase

January 13, 2021
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Students, faculty prepare for uncertain spring semester

December 15, 2020
President Bruce Harreld speaks during a virtual interview with The Daily Iowan on Sept. 29, 2020.

‘It’s been Hell and I think we’re ready for a transition’ Harreld looking to new testing, depopulation options for spring semester

December 13, 2020
The Old Capitol building is seen on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019.

Faculty of color voice frustrations with University of Iowa Diversity, Equity, Inclusion document

December 11, 2020
UI Quick Care, University Capitol Center, 201 S Clinton St. Testing entrance as seen on Monday Nov. 30, 2020.

University of Iowa plans to implement asymptomatic COVID-19 screening

December 8, 2020
University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld and Interim Provost Sue Curry listen to a presentation during an Iowa Board of Regents meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019. The Regents voted in favor of a four percent tuition increase starting in the fall semester of 2019.

University of Iowa Presidential Search Committee introduces search timeline, selection of UI president set for April 30

December 4, 2020
The Haunted Bookshop in Iowa City is seen on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020.

Iowa City Businesses prepare for students’ extended break, impact on holiday season

December 3, 2020
Yes, President Trump’s claims of fraud go back to Iowa’s 2016 caucuses

Yes, President Trump’s claims of fraud go back to Iowa’s 2016 caucuses

November 20, 2020
City High head coach Dan Sabers congratulates the team after the first varsity football playoff game between City High and Ottumwa on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020 at Frank Bates Field. The Little Hawks defeated the Bulldogs with a score 41-16. At the beginning of the game, announcers told the crowd to wear masks and practice social distancing.

Longtime Iowa City High football coach says goodbye, leaves lasting impact off field

November 19, 2020
Photo Illustration by Katie Goodale

Iowa hospital officials hopeful on vaccine, continuing surge plan

November 18, 2020
Regent President Mike Richards listens during the state Board of Regents meeting at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls on Friday, November 15, 2018.

Board of Regents President says tuition will not increase in the spring

November 18, 2020
UI President Bruce Harreld answers questions during an interview with The Daily Iowan in the Adler Journalism Building on Monday, December 9, 2019.

Regent President Mike Richards to give spring tuition update at Board of Regents meeting this week

November 15, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Regents name UI Presidential Search Committee members

November 11, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

State Board of Regents discuss campus crime statistics, UI stalking cases double

November 10, 2020
Photo Illustration by Jeff Sigmund

USG starts Green Bandana Project to increase campus suicide prevention efforts

November 8, 2020
Voters in polling booths at the UI Campus and Recreation Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 03, 2020. Precincts 5 and 11 were stationed in the building, with Precinct 11 having more ballots casted than Precinct 5.

University of Iowa students react to Iowa election results, lack of national results, voter turnout

November 4, 2020
Iowa 3rd Congressional District-elect Cindy Axne speaks to supporters during the statewide Democratic candidates' watch party at Embassy Suites in Des Moines on Wednesday, Nov.

Cindy Axne wins Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District race

November 4, 2020
Photo Illustration by Raquele Decker

University of Iowa Pentacrest Museums shift to virtual tours, podcast to expand reach

November 2, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

State Board of Regents announces UI Presidential Search Committee composition

October 29, 2020
Freshman Tara Kielkopf poses on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway on Oct. 22, 2020. Kielkopf, like many other freshmen, has not had a typical start to college due to COVID-19. Freshmen are utilizing student organizations, social media, and many virtual methods to find a sense of a community during the pandemic.

First-year students use social media, Zoom breakout rooms, student orgs to find community

October 22, 2020
University of Iowa graduate student Drew Etienne poses for a portrait in downtown Iowa City on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. The Campaign to Organize Graduate Students (COGS) led a march to President Bruce Harreld's home in order to protest the administration's insistence that the university remain open despite the health risk posed by COVID-19.

Unions at Iowa universities vote to recertify for bargaining power, frustrated with election process

October 20, 2020
A nurse uses the walkway from the WCTC to the hospital during football media day in Kinnick Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020.

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is hiring more temporary nurses to help fill gaps left by retention issues

October 19, 2020
University of Iowa Lecturer of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Mary Kosloski, and her son, Felix, pose for a portrait at the Pentacrest on Oct. 16.

Professors, TAs balance teaching and parenting in a pandemic

October 18, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Presidential search committee co-chairs look towards process with confident, inclusive mindset

October 15, 2020
Iowa Board of Regents President Michael Richards sits alongside President Pro Tem Patty Cownie during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019. The Regents voted in favor of a four percent tuition increase starting in the fall semester of 2019.

Board of Regents approve Harreld’s retirement, start search for new president

October 5, 2020
University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld talks with members of the Daily Iowan during an interview at the Adler Journalism Building on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2019. President Harreld has been the president at the university since November 2, 2015.

Shared governance groups on campus prepare for search for next UI president

October 4, 2020
The Red Cross is seeking blood donations after the cancellation of blood drives created a shortage. Photo by Antonio via Flickr.

UI Annual Homecoming Blood Drive adapts for COVID-19, sees increase in donations

October 4, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa reports 10 new COVID-19 cases

September 30, 2020
The Asian Pacific American Cultural Center is seen Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020.

University of Iowa cultural centers create sense of community virtually during COVID-19

September 24, 2020
Iowa Board of Regents President Michael Richards sits alongside President Pro Tem Patty Cownie during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019. The Regents voted in favor of a four percent tuition increase starting in the fall semester of 2019.

Regents send $18 million funding boost request to lawmakers

September 23, 2020
The University of Iowa's College of Law is seen Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020.

University of Iowa Law Anti-Racism Committee generates plan for immediate action

September 20, 2020
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