FedEx Continues Pledge to HBCUs with Announcement of Third Student Ambassador Cohort

MEMPHIS, Tenn. Feb. 21, 2024& – Today, FedEx, the world’s largest express transportation company, announced the third cohort of the FedEx-HBCU Student Ambassador Program. The program launched in 2022 as part of an expanded five-year, $5 million commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), which was initially announced in 2021. The program helps prepare HBCU students for the workforce after college. Students from eight HBCUs will gain exposure to FedEx leadership, team members, and unique learning experiences that help build leadership and career-ready skills. Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) alumnus and NFL Hall of Famer, Jerry Rice, recently joined MVSU graduating senior and program participant from the first cohort, Chanelle Houston, for the delivery of the Vince Lombardi Trophy during Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. Together, Rice and Houston discussed the value of attending an HBCU and the positive impact on their college journey, what the new cohort of students could expect, and the long-standing relationship between FedEx and HBCUs. “Providing HBCU students with the exposure and opportunities to imagine what’s next beyond college is invaluable,” said Jenny Robertson, Senior Vice President, Global Brand and Communications. “The continued support FedEx provides to HBCUs is one way we can...