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Men's basketball players Jordan Snell and Ven-Allen Lubin answer questions about the bedazzled belt wrapped around Lubin's neck at a postgame press conference.

Published on February 19, 2026

Bedazzled Mystery: Who Made the Wolfpack’s Belt?

A red, silver and black belt was a big hit on social media Tuesday night in the wake of the NC State men’s basketball team’s 82-58 victory over rival North Carolina.

Shannon and John Peterson standing in the bottom-left corner of the photo, with a Wilson College of Textiles building behind them.

Published on February 19, 2026

Two for TRIO

Thanks to their new endowment fund supporting NC State’s TRIO programs, John ’84 and Shannon Peterson will help students from low-income backgrounds focus on their finals, not their finances, while running with the Pack.

$Supercapacitor yarns integrated in a fabric for powering LEDs'$

Published on February 17, 2026

Fiber Batteries Promise ‘Smart Clothing’ but Two Obstacles Stand in the Way

Learn more about the challenges uncovered by NC State researchers.

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Published on February 17, 2026

Kiana Bonollo ’21 Receives the 2026 Distinguished Young Alumni Award

In recognition of her outstanding achievements, service and alignment with the college’s core values, Kiana Bonollo, a fashion design content creator and sewing educator, was honored with the Wilson College of Textiles’ 2026 Distinguished Young…

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Published on February 17, 2026

Zain Khan ’10, ’16 Receives the 2026 Distinguished Young Alumni Award

In recognition of his outstanding achievements, service and alignment with the college’s core values, Zain Khan, vice president of commercial at Everra, was honored with the Wilson College of Textiles’ 2026 Distinguished Young Alumni Award.

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Bedazzled Mystery: Who Made the Wolfpack’s Belt?

Two for TRIO

Fiber Batteries Promise ‘Smart Clothing’ but Two Obstacles Stand in the Way

Kiana Bonollo ’21 Receives the 2026 Distinguished Young Alumni Award

Zain Khan ’10, ’16 Receives the 2026 Distinguished Young Alumni Award

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Bedazzled Mystery: Who Made the Wolfpack’s Belt?

Two for TRIO

Fiber Batteries Promise ‘Smart Clothing’ but Two Obstacles Stand in the Way

Kiana Bonollo ’21 Receives the 2026 Distinguished Young Alumni Award

Zain Khan ’10, ’16 Receives the 2026 Distinguished Young Alumni Award

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Senior Design Group Reimagines Kinesiology Tape

Eco-Design Outreach Club Connects Across Disciplines

Finding Joy in Sustainability and Entrepreneurship

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