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About The Knight Campus

Science Advancing Society

The Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact is a hub of discovery and innovation where teams of world-class bioengineers and bioscientists are driving groundbreaking scientific research and providing an innovative approach to technical training, professional development, and entrepreneurship.

"There is no finish line. That is our motto. Let everyone else call your idea crazy…just keep going. Don't stop. Don't even think about stopping until you get there, and don't give much thought to where 'there' is. Whatever comes, just don't stop."

– Phil Knight

Our Mission

Science Advancing Society

Vision 

Dramatically shorten the timeline between discovery and societal impact through world-class research, training and entrepreneurship in a nimble scientific enterprise.

Goals 

  • Redefine the modern research university by fostering world-changing research unfettered by traditional academic boundaries
  • Serve as the educational engine driving the new economy of Oregon
  • Transform student education through discovery-driven learning
  • Engage the public in the excitement and creativity of scientific research
  • Foster diverse perspectives and participation in scientific research
  • Improve the health and well-being of the citizens of Oregon, the nation, and the world
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What Guides Us

Vision

The Knight Campus aims to be an inclusive, bold, creative, nimble, and collaborative culture that tackles major health and life science challenges, fosters convergent innovation, adapts rapidly to emerging opportunities, and builds strong partnerships to translate discovery into meaningful societal impact.

Founding Strategic Plan (2019) 2025 Annual Report

State-of-the-Art Facilities

The Campus

Explore the buildings and labs that make up the Knight Campus. Building 1 opened in 2020 and launched the Knight Campus's first phase of research and innovation facilities. Building 2 opened in 2026 and doubled the campus's research capacity and expanded bioengineering and startup incubation spaces.

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Internal Knight Campus

Guides and policies

Governance and Operations

The policies, procedures, rules, and responsibilities that guide the use, management, and day-to-day operation of the building.

Building Use Policy, Rules and Procedures Policies and Procedures Governance Knight Campus Organizational Chart

MEDIA RESOURCES AND REQUESTS

Press and Media Inquiries

Resources for contacting the Communications Office, Knight Campus style guides, media assets, and executive director updates.

Knight Campus Communications Office Style Guide Media Assets Executive Director Updates  

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Have Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Browse our frequently asked questions section for common questions about the Knight Campus or reach out to us with a specific question or need. 

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Discover programs designed to accelerate scientific impact—from doctoral research to applied master's programs to hands-on innovation training for undergraduates.