During annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony at Olin Business School on April 5th, husband-wife team Joanne and Charles F. Knight were recognized for distinction in their careers, leadership, progressive thinking, high standards, uncompromising integrity, commitment, courage and confidence.
According to the Olin announcement, Joanne and Charles F. Knight have a long history of generosity to countless organizations, which have had a profound impact on the St. Louis region, especially in the areas of cancer research, health and wellness, and business education.
Joanne Knight served on the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center Community Advisory Board and the Knights endowed the Joanne Knight Breast Health Center. Chuck Knight chaired Barnes Hospital, helped create Barnes-Jewish, where he is emeritus chair for life, and engineered the formation of BJC Health System.
The Charles F. Knight Emergency and Trauma Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital was named in Knight
