Nike cofounder Phil Knight makes largest known donation to public flagship university, made over an unscheduled call, University president calls the 'extraordinary gift an ...

Nike cofounder Phil Knight just made the largest known donation to a public flagship university in the US. According to a New York Times report, Phil Knight and his wife Penny have donated a whopping $1 billion to the University of Oregon.

Nike co-founder donates $1B to university

Nike co-founder donates $1B to university — his latest massive charitable move - The latest Knight donation is the largest in the University of Oregon‘s history

University of Oregon Receives Historic Donation From Nike Founder

Phil and Penny Knight gave Oregon $1 billion for a Knight College of Engineering. See the details and how the Nike co-founder shapes Oregon Ducks football.

In 1964, Phil Knight sold Japanese running shoes from his car after teaming with his Oregon coach; Nike reported $19.2 billion in revenue in fiscal 2009

Discover how Phil Knight's journey selling Japanese running shoes from his car trunk led Nike to incredible success, with $19.2 billion in annual sales by 2009. Learn about the founding partnership and innovative strategies that fueled Nike's growth.

Phil Knight falls 20 spots on Forbes 400 List, remains Oregon's richest

Phil Knight, co-founder of Nike, continues to drop in net worth and on Forbes' list of wealthiest U.S. billionaires. See how he ranked.