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COMMUNITY STORIES: CHERISH PARKER
What drew me to Student-Made was supporting other entrepreneurs and joining a group on campus directly related to things I am so interested in. This has been such a meaningful experience because I love getting to learn from and work beside new people and my co-managers have been fantastic.
COMMUNITY STORIES: TEAGAN TRAYLOR
I would like to take away leadership skills as well as new friends from Student-Made! My prayer is that I give this community a sense of confidence to speak about what you believe in. You might get weird looks or snarky comments, but staying rooted in your beliefs is so important.
PARTNER FEATURE: STUDENT-MADE ROCK HILL
Through The City of Rock Hill, SC’s partnership with Student-Made they are able to find creative entrepreneurs suited for exactly these kinds of projects.
OUR OCTOBER 2026 TOP BRANDS
Meet the creative student-founders behind Designs by Erika, Artzona Creates, and Art by Madison Sproules.
3 LESSONS YOU LEARN BY DOING
There are some things you can learn from a book, a class, a podcast, etc. And then there are the things you only really understand once you've experienced them for yourself.
COMMUNITY STORIES: ALEXIS DOELLINGER + ASH CASTRO-MERRIAM
We plan to take the confidence we have gained through our Student-Made experiences with us. Our time trying to actively sell and market our products as well as the community’s support have helped build our self-confidence immensely.
COMMUNITY STORIES: DEIRDRE ROOS
What drew me to Student-Made was supporting other entrepreneurs and joining a group on campus directly related to things I am so interested in. This has been such a meaningful experience because I love getting to learn from and work beside new people and my co-managers have been fantastic.
OUR SEPTEMBER 2026 TOP BRANDS
Meet the creative student-founders behind Dylan Olivia, Willa Wear Jewelry, and Southern Floral Designs Co.
ALUMNI STORIES: CAITLYN MELTON
I am so happy that Student-Made has not only been able to help me in my journey, but help other college student entrepreneurs around the country, because that just means that the word of Student-Made is expanding and will hopefully reach more college campuses to help more students!
SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIPS FROM OUR CAMPUSES
Whether it’s a local business, a fun event happening on campus or the local community, or a potential collaboration, Student-Made grows through partnerships.
5 THINGS EVERY ENTREPRENEUR SHOULD KNOW
If you want to build something, don’t expect the journey to be a straight line. So keep experimenting. Keep listening. Keep building community. Keep asking for help. And keep going, you got this!
COMMUNITY STORIES: ADRIANA GREEN
Through Student-Made, I want to learn more about running a business. Small stuff such as attending pop-ups, restocking when items go low, and keeping up with the website is not as easy as you think, but it teaches you time management, which is very important!
COMMUNITY STORIES: REGINA BAUTISTA
This role has given me so much experience while being in college, and put me ahead of the curve when it comes time to look for a job after college. I believe it’s impressive how much I have accomplished at such a young age, and that’s all thanks to Student-Made.
5 WAYS TO GROW YOUR COMMUNITY
Every August, campuses come back to life. Students return with fresh ideas, new goals, and lots of excitement (and maybe a little uncertainty, too). It's a chance to reset, try something new, and decide what kind of impact you want to have in the year ahead.
ALUMNI STORIES: EMILY PRYCE
I was drawn into the Student-Made community because of how happy everyone was. They were happy not only to be selling their work, but also to support each other along the way. During this time, I had a bunch of people hyping me up and pushing me to grow my business.
ALUMNI STORIES: JESSICA KIMES
Student-Made gave me a community that encouraged me, challenged me, taught me, and ultimately shaped me to be the creative businesswoman I am today. I hope I'll be able to inspire others and encourage them in their journey of creativity.
OUR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH LANE TWO LEARNING
Student-Made Store is strategically partnering with other reputable programs to give our campuses even greater impact when they launch a Student-Made branch. Read about our partnership with Lane Two Learning.
MEET OUR NEW CAMPUSES LAUNCHING FALL 2026
Take a peek at who we’ll be working with in the collegiate entrepreneurship world, and what they’re expecting to get out of our program.
THE PRESSURE OF WHAT’S NEXT
The future is shaped by the small decisions, the risks, the failures, and the moments you choose to lean into what matters to you. So if you’re feeling the pressure of what’s next, you’re not alone. Just don’t let it convince you that you need to have all the answers already.
COMMUNITY STORIES: ARIANNA GUZMAN
I was drawn to the Student-Made community because it brings together a group of creatives and entrepreneurs who are all building something meaningful. Being in an environment where innovation, creativity, and business come together aligns perfectly with my goals and mindset.
