From academics and facilities to athletics, Fred Smith deeply invested in the future of the University of Memphis.

"We ... look forward to operating out of a location that bears his name," FedEx said in a statement about naming the airport ...

FedEx founder Fred Smith was a complex character with numerous interests. Here's a look at some perhaps under-reported ...

Following graduation, Smith served as a captain in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1966 to 1969. He completed two tours in Vietnam ...

FedEx founder Fred Smith overcame childhood Legg-Calvé-Perthes syndrome to become a pilot and serve in the Marines. Smith was a close friend of John McCain, the Republican presidential nominee of ...

Fred Smith, founder of FedEx, significantly impacted the University of Memphis through investments and ideas. Smith's contributions include funding the FedEx Institute of Technology and securing ...

University of Memphis President Bill Hardgrave, who has led the university since 2022, said Smith's impact and legacy on the university, for the most part, are unseen.In a June 27 interview at the ...

Fred Smith, founder of FedEx, significantly impacted the University of Memphis through investments and ideas. Smith's contributions include funding the FedEx Institute of Technology and securing ...

University of Memphis President Bill Hardgrave, who has led the university since 2022, said Smith's impact and legacy on the university, for the most part, are unseen.In a June 27 interview at the ...

Fred Smith, founder of FedEx, significantly impacted the University of Memphis through investments and ideas. Smith's contributions include funding the FedEx Institute of Technology and securing ...

Fred Smith, founder of FedEx, significantly impacted the University of Memphis through investments and ideas. Smith's contributions include funding the FedEx Institute of Technology and securing ...

University of Memphis President Bill Hardgrave, who has led the university since 2022, said Smith's impact and legacy on the university, for the most part, are unseen.In a June 27 interview at the ...