New Cougar Closet Helps Students Dress for Success
http://www.uh.edu/hilton-college/News-Events/Snap-Shots-Newsletter/201805/cougar-closet/
For students on a budget, purchasing a proper business suit can sometimes cause financial stress. Thanks to the efforts of Tucker Johnson, instructional assistant professor at Hilton College-San Antonio, students now have Cougar Closet, a place on-site to shop for free clothing when they need to look their best during important professional engagements.
The idea came to light two years ago when Tucker, (pictured with student Gabby Sanchez), gave his blazer to a student who didn’t have money to buy one for a job interview. Realizing that more students might be in the same situation, Tucker began making trips to the thrift store, using his own money to buy suits and dress shirts that he planned to make available for anyone in need.
“One student needed a shirt, and another took a suit,” Tucker said. “I thought it would be really nice if we could offer a much larger selection of items for men and women that they could wear with no shame or fear of judgement.”