Phil Knight Pledges $1 Billion to University of Oregon to Solve Local Engineer Shortage

By Ada Carlston · Fast Company · 2026-09-25

Fast Company reports that Nike cofounder Phil Knight and his wife Penny are donating $1 billion to expand the University of Oregon’s engineering college. This massive gift aims to address a talent deficit in a state that holds roughly 10% of the nation's semiconductor workforce b

Fast Company reports that Nike cofounder Phil Knight and his wife Penny are donating $1 billion to expand the University of Oregon’s engineering college. This massive gift aims to address a talent deficit in a state that holds roughly 10% of the nation's semiconductor workforce b