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Nike Cofounder Donates $1 Billion to University of Oregon

Published Wednesday, September 23, 2026 · Updated September 23

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  • Nike cofounder Phil Knight and his wife, Penny, have donated $1 billion to the University of Oregon.

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  • The Guardian

    Nike cofounder Phil Knight and his wife, Penny, have donated $1 billion to the University of Oregon to establish a new engineering school, marking the largest gift ever made to a comprehensive public university. This donation brings their total known giving to the university to over $2 billion.

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