
student-made stories
HOW TO UNLOCK OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH YOUR NETWORK
Don’t take for granted the power of establishing little connections along your journey. You never know how you will impact someone else, and how someone might impact you.
PARTNER FEATURE: STUDENT-MADE JMU
Many makers have the talent but not the entrepreneurial instinct. Student-Made bridges that gap. It shows how to turn their craft into commercial success.
COMMUNITY STORIES: MEGAN MILLER
I feel such gratitude for Student-Made helping me meet so many business-minded individuals and playing a part in my professional development.
COMMUNITY STORIES: PAYTON WILKINS
Student-Made has given me a deep sense of confidence in both my creative abilities and my leadership skills, and I know I will be successful if I put my mind to it.
PARTNER FEATURE: STUDENT-MADE MICHIGAN STATE
It has been a dream of MSU creators to have their products in a physical store, and our Student-Made partnership helped make this possible.
STUDENT-MADE IS GROWING— AND YOU CAN TOO!
We’re thrilled to be able to share and celebrate this growth right alongside you, and we invite you to experience all of the opportunity, impact, connection and joy that will come along with it.
A YEAR OF IMPACT - FALL 2024 TO SPRING 2025
Reflect with us on the many accomplishments of our 400+ student-founders across 15 campuses since the Fall semester.
SIGN UP FOR OUR FEASIBILITY STUDY
Our Feasibility Study allows you to test out the concept of Student-Made on your campus before committing to it— gauging the entrepreneurial ecosystem of your student body and assessing the value your students find in this kind of resource.
COMMUNITY STORIES: TRINITY BROWN
My time with Student-Made has shown me that my actions impact those around me and I want to continue to do that as I graduate.
COMMUNITY STORIES: ALEX ASHENDORF
Student Made has definitely grown my confidence that my business is something I can continue doing even after graduation. I am optimistic regarding the success of my business after graduation.
OUR APRIL 2025 TOP BRANDS
Meet the creative student-founders behind Willa Wear, The Sandbar Studio, and Mai Made It
FUNDRAISING FOR STUDENT-MADE
Learn how to fundraise to launch the Student-Made program on your campus from our current partners.
LEAD WITH WHAT YOU’RE GOOD AT
Focus on the things that you are good at first, and let those guide your thoughts and decisions instead of worrying about everything that you are not good at.
OUR MARCH 2025 TOP BRANDS
Meet the creative student-founders behind The Way Icie It, Riles Designs Co., and Crocheted by Payton
COMMUNITY STORIES: SHANTELLE SILBURN
I would not have started my business without the encouragement of the Student-Made team and they truly did help to make so much of the logistical part of running a business much easier.
OUR FIRST CITY WIDE PARTNERSHIP BRINGS HIGH HOPES
Learn more about the launch of our first city wide partnership in collaboration with Rock Hill Economic Development and Winthrop University
THE POWER OF COLLEGE SIDE HUSTLES
More students are building and running businesses while in college than ever before. We are positioned greatly in Student-Made to support this undeniable trend.
OUR FEBRUARY TOP BRANDS
Meet the creative student-founders behind Liv Paints Loyola, Beaded by Madison, and Designs by Erika
COMMUNITY STORIES: JACQUELINE VASQUEZ
I plan to go into a finance position after I graduate. I know I work a lot with Excel in school, in Student-Made, and in my personal life, and I know that I will use it in the future. So, my manager position right now will be beneficial for whatever my role will be after graduation.
COMMUNITY STORIES: TESSA HOLLANDER
I have already gained invaluable help from both my Student Made hub on campus and the Student Made organization through media support. I believe getting involved in this organization will and already has had a great impact on my life and business.