Edition No. 95 · Fri 25 Sept 2026 · Story 30 of 43

Phil Knight gives $1 billion to the University of Oregon

The New York Times

The Nike founder's gift for a new engineering college is reportedly the largest known contribution to a flagship university, pushing his lifetime giving past $2 billion.

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