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Jain Industry Partnerships Program

The University of Michigan Stamps School of Art & Design is an internationally recognized leader in interdisciplinary art and design education. Grounded in research, practice, creative excellence, and community engagement, the Stamps School offers a unique curriculum of self-directed study and is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Stamps School is committed to building strategic partnerships with organizations, industry leaders, and U‑M alumni who align corporate social responsibility and meaningful connections with the Stamps’ curricular mission. We seek to build collaborations that advance a spirit of shared learning where Stamps students gain hands-on experiences that allow them to chart their unique career pathways. Similarly, industry partners and alumni will gain valuable insights from a generation that will challenge them to think critically about their organization and practice.

The Jain Industry Partnerships Program (JIP) is an initiative that draws on the strengths of corporate industry partners and alumni possessing 3+ years of corporate experience to mentor program participants. These key players are paired up with Stamps students to engage in impactful learning, networking, and mentorship opportunities, contributing to thriving and sustainable creative practices. By participating, key players will:

  • Support their respective organizations’ social responsibility goals.

  • Engage students directly in industry-specific and culturally important conversations for the mutual exchange of knowledge and diverse perspectives.

  • Gain mentorship skills and offer valuable insights into the professional world; an opportunity to provide insider guidance to your industry and professional trajectory.

  • Inspire, invest in, and mentor Stamps students and the future generation of creatives.

  • Gain exposure to unique and innovative insights and perspectives offered by students.

A JIP presentation
Students in a JIP class

Commitments and Responsibilities

Industry partners and alumni mentors have minor commitments while participating in the program. The commitments are as follows:

Industry Partner Commitments and Responsibilities

By joining the Stamps School’s Jain Industry Partnerships program, industry partner organizations commit to the following:

  • Designate a Main Liaison contact person from the organization.

  • Workshops — January to April

    • Facilitate one in-person workshop in Ann Arbor, MI, for the JIP student cohort.

  • Mentorship — October to April
    • Each industry partner commits to mentor 3 to 5 Stamps students to satisfy the program’s mentorship component.

    • U‑M and Stamps alumni, with 3+ years of corporate experience, can also sign up as mentors for this program.

    • Selected Mentors should attend a one-hour virtual recorded mentorship info session for onboarding and networking purposes.

Currently, the program is limited to U‑M and Stamps alumni with 3+ years of corporate experience. Stamps Alumni who are interested in mentoring Stamps students as part of the Jain Industry Partnerships program can fill out this intake form before July 24, 2026. For any questions, please email Stamps-​JIP@​umich.​edu.

Two students work in the JIP class
Shane Ward poses with the JIP class

2025 – 26 Industry Partners

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Adidas

Inspired by our heritage, our brand is rooted in sports and the culture born from it. Headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany, we’re a global leader in the sporting goods industry, employing over 62,000 worldwide. We have a clear mission: To be the best sports brand in the world.

Our purpose, ‘Through sport, we have the power to change lives,’ guides the way we run our company. We strive to expand the boundaries of human possibility, to include and unite people in sport, and to create a better world.

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Airspace

Airspace is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary graphic experience design firm founded in 2015. Airspace is an independent firm with a client base that includes corporate, educational, cultural, healthcare, and civic clients, along with developers, architecture, and interior design firms. We bring to the table diverse backgrounds, including graphic design, industrial design, and interactive design.

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Grounded World

Grounded World is a multi-award-winning, B Corp-certified social innovation and brand activation agency — thriving at the intersection of brand experience, commercial innovation, and social impact. We work exclusively with purposeful brands, retailers, startups, and nonprofits — helping them to articulate their purpose, activate their brands, and accelerate their impact for people and planet.

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hims&hers

Hims & Hers Health, Inc. is a publicly traded, direct-to-consumer telehealth company headquartered in San Francisco, offering personalized healthcare and wellness services through a digital platform. Founded in 2017, the company provides access to licensed medical professionals and delivers treatments for sexual health, hair loss, mental health, skincare, and, most recently, weight loss—largely via a subscription model. Known for its sleek branding and affordability, Hims & Hers has seen rapid growth, with millions of subscribers and expanding services across the U.S. and Europe. It recently made headlines for entering the weight-loss drug market, offering alternatives like compounded semaglutide and partnering with major pharmaceutical firms. The company is now profitable and continues to expand while navigating regulatory scrutiny and evolving public health trends.

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Modellus Novus

Modellus Novus is an architecture firm creating spaces that shape and define culture. Our New York City-based team is led by individuals united not only by our diverse backgrounds and perspectives but by an optimistic commitment to designing spaces for the many. MN seeks to redefine access to exceptional design. From the most public cultural institutions to private homes, our work prioritizes the experience of all users of a space. These excellent experiences are driven by precise, pragmatic, and daring decisions — regardless of project size or type.

Universal

Universal Destinations & Experiences

Today, Universal Destinations & Experiences welcomes guests around the world to experience epic stories and exhilarating adventures in astonishing and immersive new ways. With innovations inspired by some of the most creative minds in entertainment, including three-time Academy Award-winning Steven Spielberg, Universal’s theme parks are where amazing technology, cinematic greatness and sheer ingenuity come together to bring guests inside the world’s most loved stories.

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WC+A

WC+A is a diverse group of creative thinkers, designers, writers, strategists, production gurus, and problem-solvers who work as an extension of our clients team’s to support their goals with creativity, commitment, integrity, agility, and an infectious enthusiasm for what we do.

Our approach to work is simple—we’re all-in. We share an esprit de corps that makes us proactive, collaborative, and responsive. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional quality and results.

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YouTube

Our mission is to give everyone a voice and show them the world. We believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share and build community through our stories.

2024 – 25 Industry Partners

Airspace
Atomic Object
Bombas
Design Core Detroit
Flow Video
Sony Pictures Television
YouTube

2023 – 24 Industry Partners

Atomic Object
Bombas
Doner
Newell Brands
NYC Tourism and Conventions
YouTube
A group of Stamps students pose in Jain Industry Partnerships program T-shirts