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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
'Finish Line Campaign' Erases More than $83,000 of debt for Howard Community College Graduates, Continuing Students
Howard Community College COLUMBIA, Md., May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Howard Community College (HCC) President Daria J. Willis today announced more than $83,000 of cleared institutional balances for graduating and continuing students at the institution. The 'Finish Line' fundraising initiative launched by the Howard Community College Educational Foundation (HCCEF) invited donors and supporters to help eliminate outstanding tuition and fee costs for 34 members of this years' graduating class and approximately 50 currently enrolled students to encourage their continuation at HCC. Students will now have one less burden associated with starting a career, transferring to a four-year institution, or soon moving towards degree completion. 'We are beyond honored to have the support of community members who help us meet our students where they dream every day,' said Willis. 'This first-of-its-kind HCCEF campaign is making a huge difference in the lives of our students and our county.' "I chose to support this initiative because I want to help students leave Howard Community College without debt," said Mildred Murray, a generous donor who is leading the effort. "I believe education is the key to building a stronger country—whether it's through a degree, a certificate, or a trades credential. An educated community is an empowered community." The inaugural fundraising campaign which lasted just over 30 days will culminate with HCC's 54th Commencement Ceremony on May 23, a momentous occasion where over 600 hardworking students will proudly walk across the stage to receive their degrees and certificates. However, the path to graduation is not always smooth. Some students face financial hurdles that can threaten to derail their dreams. "Far too often, rising costs prevent hard-working individuals from achieving their goals, and hinders economic mobility for families," said Jarrett Carter Sr., Vice President of External Affairs, Communications and Advancement. "We believe in the power of educational investment, and we are thrilled that a community of supporting donors is eager to partner with our administration and our students in such powerful ways." "Supporting students on their journey to graduation means helping them achieve their dreams and finish what they started," Murray added. "Each of us has the ability to make a meaningful impact. By giving students the opportunity to succeed, we're not just helping individuals—we're preparing future workers, leaders, and public servants who will help make our communities and country stronger." ABOUT HCC Since 1970, Howard Community College (HCC) has been a preferred college choice for students and families in Howard County, Maryland. A public community college, HCC offers associate degree and certificate programs, as well as workforce development training and continuing education classes, to nearly 22,000 credit and noncredit students each year. HCC received the 2019 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's only presidential-level honor for performance excellence in organizations. Contact: Jarrett CarterHoward Community Collegeprmarketing@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
Forbes
20-03-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Earnings Preview: What To Expect From FedEx
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 07: ( EDITORS NOTE: Image taken with a drone.) Aerial view of the FedEx ... [+] signage in the water along the 18th hole prior to the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind on August 7, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Ben Jared/PGA TOUR) FedEx is scheduled to report earnings after Thursday's close. The stock hit a record high of $319.90/share in 2021 and is currently trading near $246. The stock is prone to big moves after reporting earnings and can easily gap up if the numbers are strong. Conversely, if the numbers disappoint, the stock can easily gap down. To help you prepare, here is what the Street is expecting: The company is expected to report a gain of $4.65/share on $21.89 billion in revenue. Meanwhile, the so-called Whisper number is a gain of $4.71/share. The Whisper number is the Street's unofficial view on earnings. Click on the chart to join MarketSurge The company has seen up and down earnings over the last few years. In 2020, the company made $9.50/share. In 2021, earnings vaulted to $18.17. Then, earnings grew to $20.61 in 2022. Earnings slid to $14.96 in 2023 and $17.80 in 2024. In 2025, earnings are expected to come in at $18.93 and $21.90 in 2026. The stock sports a price to earnings (P/E) ratio of 15 which is lower than the benchmark S&P 500. Technically, the stock is in a long downtrend and not acting very well. The stock is trading below its 50-day moving average line (DMA) and below its longer-term 200-day moving average line which are both not healthy signs. FedEx, originally known as Federal Express, was founded in 1971 by Frederick W. Smith in Little Rock, Arkansas. Smith, a Yale graduate, conceived the idea for an overnight delivery service in a term paper, which he later turned into a successful business. He raised $91 million in venture capital to support his vision. On April 17, 1973, Federal Express began operations in Memphis, Tennessee, with 389 team members. Memphis was chosen for its central U.S. location and favorable weather conditions. The company's first night saw 14 aircraft deliver 186 packages to 25 U.S. cities. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, FedEx expanded rapidly. By 1983, it became the first U.S. company to reach $1 billion in revenue within a decade of founding without mergers or acquisitions. FedEx expanded internationally in 1984, reaching Europe and Asia, and acquired Flying Tiger Line in 1988, becoming the largest full-service cargo airline. In 1994, Federal Express officially shortened its name to "FedEx" for marketing purposes, reflecting its broader service offerings. FedEx continued to innovate, earning the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award in 1990 as the first service company to do so. By recent years, FedEx had grown into an approximately $87.7 billion global enterprise, serving over 220 countries and territories. Its operations include around 698 aircraft, over 200,000 vehicles, and roughly 5,000 facilities, with more than 500,000 employees handling about 15 million shipments daily. FedEx continues to innovate, unveiling a state-of-the-art automated sorting facility at the Memphis World Hub in October 2024. This facility enhances operational efficiency and speeds up delivery times. FedEx also focuses on sustainability and customer experience through its 2025 Plan, aiming to reduce its environmental impact while maintaining operational excellence. FedEx Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides transportation, e-commerce, and business services in the United States and internationally. It operates through FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Freight, and FedEx Services segments. The FedEx Express segment offers express transportation, small-package ground delivery, and freight transportation services; and time-critical transportation services. The FedEx Ground segment provides small-package ground delivery services. The FedEx Freight segment offers less-than-truckload freight transportation services. The FedEx Services segment provides sales, marketing, information technology, communications, customer service, technical support, billing and collection, and back-office support services. In addition, the company offers supply chain management solutions; and air and ocean freight forwarding and cargo transportation, specialty transportation, customs brokerage, third party logistics and supply chain, and document and business solutions, as well as provides trade management tools and data. From where I sit, the most important trait I look for during earnings season is how the market and a specific company reacts to the news. Remember, always keep your losses small and never argue with the tape. Disclosure: The stock has been featured on
