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You heard correctly Memphis!<\/p>\n

FedEx is offering free tuition for Memphis-based employees\u00a0to earn an online degree from the University of Memphis. The partnership will also allow employees who lack a high school diploma to earn a high school-equivalent degree. According to the\u00a0University of Memphis, about 11,000 employees\u00a0will be eligible\u00a0to take advantage of free tuition\u00a0inspired by FedEx (LiFE) program. The online program will be a big help to Memphis-based FedEx employees as the university offers 60 graduate and undergraduate degree programs online.<\/p>\n

For more information regarding this story, click here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

You might also be interested in: Memphis is transforming STEM education and workforce opportunities!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You heard correctly Memphis! FedEx is offering free tuition for Memphis-based employees\u00a0to earn an online degree from the University of Memphis. The partnership will also allow employees who lack a high school diploma to earn a high school-equivalent degree. 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