Donor Stories: Why Give?

Each year, alumni, corporations, and friends of the school join us in our mission to prepare the next generation of cross-disciplinary art and design thinkers, entrepreneurs and innovators.
Here are a few ways they have impacted the school through their giving.
Save the Date: Giving Blueday 3/10/2021
February 19, 2021
On March 10, celebrate U-M's 7th annual Giving Blueday by supporting students at the Stamps School of Art & Design! Read More >
Stamps School Announces $25K “Big Idea” Award for 2021
December 9, 2020
Stamps announces the 2021 Big Idea Award: one Stamps senior will get $25K to launch a project after graduation. Read More >
Save the Date: Giving Tuesday 12/1/2020
November 16, 2020
Save the date: On Tuesday, December 1, 2020, join us in support of student artists and designers. Read More >
Stamps School Launches Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Fund
October 26, 2020
Learn more about the new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Fund, launched to support DEI efforts at Stamps. Read More >
COVID-19 Relief: Stamps Student Emergency Fund
May 26, 2020
Dean Guna Nadarajan has created an emergency fund to aid students experiencing the financial impacts of COVID-19. Read More >
A Change in Leadership, A Commitment to Values
December 18, 2019
On Jan. 1, Director of Development Mary Alice Bankert will retire, passing the torch to Major Gifts Officer Nan Pozios. Read More >
Stamps School Launches $25K “Big Idea” Award For One Stamps Senior
December 9, 2019
Stamps announces the Big Idea Award: one Stamps senior will get $25K to launch a project after graduation. Read More >
Student Spotlight: Alex Eason, 2019 Giving Blue Day Scholarship Recipient
November 8, 2019
2019 Giving Blue Day scholarship recipient Alex Eason (BFA '20) on her work, interests, and future plans. Read More >
Open House, Open Hearts: A Stamps Studio Suites Celebration
October 21, 2019
A Sept. 27 open house celebrated the new studio space and digital equipment added in our recent renovation. Read More >
Dream It, Build It, Do It: The Brightmoor Maker Space Celebrates Inaugural Year
May 9, 2019
On May 2, the Brightmoor Maker Space hosted an open house in celebration of its first year in operation. Read More >
Expressions of Gratitude: Penny W. Stamps (1944-2018)
April 8, 2019
Join us in celebrating the life and legacy of Penny W. Stamps through a thoughtful message to her family. Read More >
Student Spotlight: Giving Blueday Scholarship Recipient Siena McKim (BFA ‘19)
November 19, 2018
Giving Blueday Scholarship recipient Siena McKim (BFA '19) illustrates the important role insects play in the ecosystem. Read More >
Creative Trajectories: Art & Design Alumni Discuss “Non-Linear” Career Success
November 15, 2018
A recent panel discussion brought Stamps alums together to reflect on non-linear career paths and experiences. Read More >
Work Commons Renovation
May 18, 2018
Stamps recently began a major renovation project to transform the school’s open, collaborative studio space. Read More >
Future Former Alumni Panel & Celebration
February 5, 2018
On January 29, Stamps alumni came together for a panel discussion and exhibition reception for Future Former. Read More >