May 8, 2020 | Student Success Carving Their Own Path Members of the Class of 2020 never would have imagined being anywhere else but here at the end of their academic journey. But then again,...
Apr 28, 2020 | Giving Back Armfield Foundation’s investment in Pioneer Scholars Program called “remarkable, synergistic” At the end of the day, Ragsdale’s recommendation proved to be spot on. "Being able to marry textiles and education in one grant," says Oakley, "was for us a remarkable, synergistic opportunity."
Apr 24, 2020 | Student Success Designing Your Own Career: Meet Entrepreneur Ritika Shamdasani Cover image: Laura King | Written by Delisha Hinton and Maggie Kimmett At the age of 16, Ritika Shamdasani and her sister, Niki Shamdasani, co-founded...
Feb 6, 2020 | Our People From Peace Corps to Peace Goods Textile Technology alumna Kyley Schmidt ‘00 put her degree to work during a tour with the Peace Corps, helping the rural community of Soatanana in Madagascar turn their tradition of weaving with wild silk into a sustainable industry. With her support, they honed their skills, organized into a cooperative and have increased their household income by 70%.
Feb 3, 2020 | TATM Cloth and Computer Screen: Meet Kate Nartker Meet Kate Nartker, new TATM assistant professor in the Wilson College of Textiles at NC State, who creates her art where cloth meets computer screen. The textile artist has created innovative works including animations in Jacquard weaving.
