Academic Apparel Competitors

We are America’s first research university, founded in 1876 on the principle that by pursuing big ideas and sharing what we learn, we can make the world a better place. For more than 140 years, our faculty and students have worked side by side in pursuit of discoveries that improve lives. Johns Hopkins enrolls more than 24,000 full- and part-time students throughout nine academic divisions. Our faculty and students study, teach, and learn across more than 260 programs in the arts and music, the humanities, the social and natural sciences, engineering, international studies, education, business, and the health professions.The university has four campuses in Baltimore; one in Washington, D.C.; one in Montgomery County, Maryland; and facilities throughout the Baltimore-Washington region as well as in China and Italy. The university takes its name from 19th-century Maryland philanthropist Johns Hopkins, an entrepreneur who believed in improving public health and education in Baltimore and beyond.

Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 125 years. We work with thousands of K-12 schools, colleges and universities each year, and have the honor of partnering with beloved sports teams and esteemed organizations across the country. Our iconic products — like yearbooks, letter jackets, class jewelry and championship rings — keep meaningful traditions alive and inspire millions of people to celebrate their unique stories, milestone moments and biggest accomplishments every year. We have 13 first-class facilities across the globe, from North America to the Caribbean. Watch a short video about us here: https://f.io/HIAsH659

The Herff Jones tradition is about rewarding academic and athletic excellence with world class symbols of achievements. Since 1920, we've built our reputation on uncompromising standards of quality and a sincere commitment to honoring the milestones and memorable moments in life. Offering a diverse product range, we share a common goal: to honor tradition and reward achievement. From preschool to graduate school to the Supreme Court robes, Herff Jones products are cherished worldwide as prestigious symbols of accomplishment. Only the finest materials go into our products and the most meticulous designs and craftsmanship mold them into treasured remembrances.