Cultivating Connection in a Disconnected World was the theme of this year’s day-long program, which featured student stories, panel discussions and a keynote address by communications strategist Leo Caldwell
The Knight Campus will benefit directly and indirectly from recently announced funding from a new National Science Foundation (NSF) Regional Innovation Engine award. As part of FAST (Frontiers of Advanced Semiconductor Technology), the UO and its statewide collaborators represent one of 12 nationwide partners in the program.
On June 15, 2026, the Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact hosted its second annual commencement ceremony, honoring 145 graduates across academic programs.
The $1.3M Workforce Ready Future Ready Oregon grant concluded on June 30 after three years of expanding pathways into high-tech careers for students with significant financial need. It supported more than 60 research experiences (across chemistry, biochemistry, physics, and bioengineering) for 45 UO undergraduate students, more than 50 scholarships for KCGIP students and more than 30 scholarships for students at regional community colleges who were on a path to transfer to UO for a 4-yr degree in physics, chemistry or biochemistry.
A total of 88 new students will arrive in Eugene to begin their journey at the Knight Campus, including 20 Bioinformatics & Genomics students, 20 Optical Materials & Devices students, 17 Polymer Science students, 20 Semiconductor students, and 11 Molecular Sensors & Biotechnology students.
The University of Oregon has been awarded $1.5 million from Oregon's Semiconductor Talent Sustaining Fund (STSF) to expand immersive learning experiences, grow industry internship opportunities, and develop semiconductor courses in collaboration with partner universities.
Tickled Peachy Keen, an unusual fruity, sour beer designed by students as a capstone project and made in collaboration with commercial brewers, will be on tap at Claim 52 Brewing from 5-6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 10
Knight Campus Building 2 opened to the public on Monday, March 30. Building 2 is part of the second phase of Knight Campus development, a 185,000-square-foot, multi-story bioengineering and applied science research facility.
