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Free tuition program going gangbusters at FedEx hub

By , Daily Memphian Updated: September 20, 2018 4:00 AM CT | Published: September 19, 2018 7:22 PM CT
<strong>Esther Jackson (bottom), a material handler at FedEx, works with LiFE coach Mary Brignole to enroll in the Learning inspired by FedEX (LiFE) program. The partnership program between FedEx and the University of Memphis aims to offer Memphis hub employees an opportunity to earn a tuition-free degree.</strong> (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)

Esther Jackson (bottom), a material handler at FedEx, works with LiFE coach Mary Brignole to enroll in the Learning inspired by FedEX (LiFE) program. The partnership program between FedEx and the University of Memphis aims to offer Memphis hub employees an opportunity to earn a tuition-free degree. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)

Debra Clark thought there must be a catch when her manager announced FedEx was offering Memphis hub workers tuition-free online education at University of Memphis.

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Wayne Risher

Wayne Risher

Business news reporter, 43-year veteran of print journalism, 35-year resident of Memphis, University of Georgia alumnus and proud father and spouse of University of Memphis graduates.

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