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Alumni and Giving

Our college thrives with the ongoing support of alumni and friends like you.

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Our college is a small, caring community with shared passions and lasting bonds. Since we were founded, our success has depended on the extraordinary commitment of our alumni and friends, and they’ve delivered.

When you graduate from here, you’ll find a network of more than 11,000 living alumni — and countless other friends — rooting for your success at every level of the textile industry and in dozens of other related fields.

Below you’ll find resources to share your contact details, register for career support and stay connected with your Wilson College community — for life.

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Wilson for Life

Learn about our commitment to providing lifetime support to students and alumni.

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With your support, the Wilson College of Textiles will continue to think and do the extraordinary.

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Esteemed Graduate Wins Distinguished Alumni Award

In recognition of his expertise as a global textile leader, Mac McMichael, Jr. ’70 was honored with NC State’s prestigious Distinguished Alumni Award.

Read about Mac’s incredible journey

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Relive Commencement With Photos of Wilson College Grads

It’s time to celebrate the Wilson College of Textiles’ 80 new graduates, who join our network of more than 11,000 living alumni.

View our commencement photo galleries

Members of the Dean's Young Alumni Leadership Council

Celebrating Five Years of the DYALC’s Spirited Impact

Since its inception, the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council has created a more engaged and connected young alumni community.

Explore the DYALC’s legacy of engagement

Get Involved

If you believe in the mission of your college — and especially in supporting the next generation of textiles students — we offer a wealth of ways for you to connect with our community and give of your time, talents or resources.

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Give to the College

The story of the Wilson College of Textiles is interwoven with that of NC State, North Carolina and the country. We couldn’t have come this far without the support of our alumni, donors and friends — and the extraordinary foresight of the North Carolina Textile Foundation.

When you give to our college, you foster student talent, fuel research excellence, bolster essential programs and drive the continued success of the textile industry. And you help sustain our most valuable asset of all: Wilson College of Textiles graduates.

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Give Now

Make an immediate donation to key funds that support the present and future of the Wilson College of Textiles.

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Giving Priorities

Explore our areas of greatest need — including student scholarships — and learn how you can help.

Ways To Give

Learn about the ways you can make an impact, from annual giving to planned gifts to giving of your time.

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North Carolina Textile Foundation

Discover the long, proud history of the charitable organization that underpins all of our college’s success.

NC State Alumni Association

Join a Wolfpack of tens of thousands, dig into exclusive member benefits and perks, and engage with the worldwide community of NC State University and the Wilson College of Textiles.

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