The Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact began its transition from vision to reality on March 2, 2018, as heavy equipment started clearing the way for the ambitious project.

Dozens of state and local dignitaries, university officials, faculty and staff at the groundbreaking event applauded as UO President Michael H. Schill gave workers the signal to start tearing down an existing building on what will be the site of the futuristic campus on the north side of Franklin Boulevard.