Donated coats, skirts make suit of armor for U of M students headed to interviews

By , Daily Memphian Updated: September 25, 2024 5:53 AM CT | Published: September 24, 2024 5:32 PM CT

In five hours, 755 students cleared out nearly 10,000 free jackets, blazers, blouses and ties.

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Jane 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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