The Chronicle of Philanthropy

$75-Million Pledged to University of Oregon

By Maria Di Mento

Lorry I. Lokey, the founder of Business Wire, a San Francisco company that distributes press releases, is giving nearly $75-million to the University of Oregon, in Eugene, to support science programs and other efforts.

More than half of the $74.5-million commitment — approximately $50-million — will go to the university's...

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