FedEx gives University of Memphis $500,000 for aviation scholarships

By Wayne Risher, Daily Memphian Updated: October 25, 2018 3:57 PM CT | Published: October 25, 2018 10:53 AM CT

The University of Memphis will receive $500,000 from a FedEx Express scholarship grant to support a newfound commercial aviation degree program.

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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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FedEx gives University of Memphis $500,000 for aviation scholarships

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