The son of the late FedEx founder has been nominated to the board of directors, in what could be an initial step in his succession to CEO.

The late FedEx founder, who died on June 21, was a longtime supporter of the University of Memphis and was crucial to the sports department’s financial growth.

The relationship with FedEx continues to be a game-changer for a Memphis sports department looking to keep up in the new revenue-sharing era. Frank Bonner is the Memphis Tigers football beat writer.

Memphis has agreed to a sponsorship deal with FedEx that will include FedEx branding within the end zones − a move believed ...

In April 2024, FedEx committed $25 million in NIL dollars to the University of Memphis over five years. Wednesday, the two ...

FedEx founder Fred Smith, who died June 21, was a staunch supporter of and a longtime champion for University of Memphis athletics.