Rutgers University builds pipeline to Memphis
Faith Jackson (left) and Kirsten Fair are both freshmen at Rutgers University-Camden campus this year. Their tuition and expenses were covered as part of the campus’ Memphis Pipeline Project. (Gary Whitlow/Rutgers University)
Former Memphian Antonio D. Tillis is bringing Hamilton and Westwood students to the elite New Jersey school where he now serves as chancellor as “his way of giving back.”
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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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