
student-made stories
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.
HOW STUDENTS RUN A COMPANY ON CAMPUS
Find out how students are running a company on-campus in partnership with universities across the country
5 MARKETING TIPS FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS
As the co-founder of Student-Made, I'm always gathering new insights about what's most effective in scaling the early stage businesses you are creating. I hope some of these tips work for you!
COMMUNITY STORIES: MADISON BULLOCK
Student-Made was exactly what I needed to commit and start an official business. Student Made was a huge help because they encouraged me and gave me so many resources without having my business or being a creator in the organization seem like an overwhelming task.
COMMUNITY STORIES: GIAVANNI FULLER
Student-Made came into my life when I shifted gears in my college career and needed a sign that I was making the right decision, and I cannot wait to see where Student-Made takes me in the future.
OUR TOP HIGHLIGHTS FROM FALL 2024
We’ve reached the end of our Fall 2024 semester, and we are reflecting on the many incredible accomplishments of our student-founders across the country.
COMMUNITY STORIES: MORGAN LONG
The ability to make people entering a new community feel seen, heard, and welcomed is something incredibly powerful. Accommodating individuals of all backgrounds who have a diverse set of motivations, but bringing us all together with a common goal of being successful entrepreneurs, will be the most beneficial tool from this position.