Nike co-founder Phil Knight gives alma mater University of Oregon $1 billion, biggest-ever public universi
- Posted on September 28, 2026
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Nike co-founder Phil Knight gives alma mater University of Oregon $1 billion, biggest-ever public universi
Phil Knight and his wife, Penny, have recently pledged $1 billion to the University of Oregon. This donation is intended for the establishment of a new engineering school in Eugene, focusing on bioengineering and high-demand disciplines. This is Phil Knight's largest known donation to a public flagship university which came after an unscheduled call.
