UMRF earns international designation; could boost recruiting
Ted Townsend, the University of Memphis' chief economic development and government relations officer, discusses the importance of partnerships between the U of M and private industry during the inaugural Partner ForUM on Thursday, April 18, 2019, at the FedEx Institute of Technology. (Photo courtesy of Brandon Dill)
The designation signifies UMRF can help with domestic market research, patent reviews, import/export law, plus offers access to capital investment.
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UMRF Research Park Ted Townsend Jason Susser International Business Innovation AssociationJane Roberts
Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.
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