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November 2018

Jasmine Flood

Nov 29, 2018

Perfect Timing

Meet Wilson College of Textiles alumna Jasmine Flood (TT '12), successful entrepreneur and owner of accessory and stationery boutique Riada Adair. 

Germanee Gerald

Nov 26, 2018

Entrepreneur en Vogue

Meet Wilson College of Textiles alumna Germanee Gerald, a 2013 graduate of the Fashion and Textile Management program who recently left a successful corporate career to focus full time on her styling business, GG+Co. Styling Firm. 

Carly Palmer

Nov 21, 2018

Carly Palmer and the Magic Carpet

Master of Textiles student Carly Palmer will debut her collection, “Magic Carpet,” at the Threads Senior Collection Fashion Show on December 6, 2018. She was inspired by the tale of the Berlin Candy Bombers -- American pilots who sent candy and hope to the children of post-WWII Berlin. 

Dean David Hinks

Nov 18, 2018

From the Dean

Dean David Hinks shares the many ways the naming of the Wilson College of Textiles will impact the college and its constituents. He also gives thanks for all who make the college strong. 

Women Entrepreneurs Graphic

Nov 14, 2018

AWE Returns to NC State

Advancement of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) is an organization that provides networking and engagement opportunities to aspiring entrepreneurs in a woman-focused space. 

Wilson College of Textiles Shirts

Nov 13, 2018

Reflections and Reactions: Wilson College of Textiles Makes History

Ask students, faculty and staff of the newly-named Wilson College of Textiles what the Wilson family’s commitment means to them, and a common thread emerges: This is a tight-knit community – a family – made even stronger by this landmark gift. 

Three Minute Thesis

Nov 12, 2018

College of Textiles Students Win Top Places in 3MT

Two Wilson College of Textiles students were the top winners Oct. 30 in the 2018 Three Minute Thesis competition, sponsored by the Graduate School. 

Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council

Nov 12, 2018

Meet the Members of the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council

A group of recent graduates is helping to shape the NC State Wilson College of Textiles as they give back to their alma mater. The Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council was established with 12 members in 2017; over the past year, members have worked to support the College in myriad ways, from volunteering their time at events to creating internship opportunities for current students. 

Sustainable hair dye

Nov 9, 2018

NC State Library: Where Hair Product Researchers Go to Dye

NC State researchers use dye library to find new and safer hair-coloring products. 

Wilson Family

Nov 9, 2018

Transformative Gift to NC State Names the Wilson College of Textiles

A $28 million gift from Fred Wilson and family names the College of Textiles.