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Two years earlier, Western Michigan University announced a $550 million contribution.
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In 2021, Western Michigan University announced it had received a $550 million donation.
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Western Michigan University
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{
    "date": "2021",
    "recipient": "Western Michigan University",
    "donation_amount": "$550 million"
}
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History Education Philanthropy
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September 25, 2026 at 3:04 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 25, 2026 at 3:04 AM (2 weeks ago)

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$1 Billion Donation to University of Oregon Makes History
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/23/us/billion-dollar-donation-university-oregon-phil-knight.html

Phil Knight, Nike co-founder, has made a historic $1 billion donation to the University of Oregon, the largest known gift to a public flagship university. The funds will establish a new engineering college, aiming to attract students amid declining enrollment and financial pressures.

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