2019

Mar 21, 2019

PCC Alumnus Shane O’Toole ‘15 Boosts Athlete Performance at Under Armour

As a student athlete during his time at NC State -- first as a preferred walk-on for the football team, then as bullpen catcher for the baseball team -- Wilson College of Textiles alumnus Shane O’Toole (PCC ‘15) learned firsthand that what an athlete wears can affect their performance. He puts that into practice every day in his current position as a material development manager for the team sports division at Under Armour. 

Mar 19, 2019

Hemline for Hearts Competition Completes Its Third Run

Hemline for Hearts, the service learning design competition, took place on February 16 in Crabtree Valley Mall for its third annual run. 

Mar 14, 2019

Bright Light: Alumnus and Entrepreneur Jeremy Wall

Some ideas are born with a light bulb moment; Jeremy Wall’s idea was the result of a life and death moment. The Wilson College of Textiles alumnus (FTM ‘14) was biking across campus one evening during his junior year when he was nearly hit by a car. He set to work on a project that ultimately became Lumenus, a start-up company that pairs LED light arrays with an app to help bicyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians be easily seen in low light situations. 

Mar 11, 2019

Charles Heilig Helps Weave Textiles’ Future through Service and Giving

As president of the North Carolina Textile Foundation, Charles S. Heilig III serves as a way to give back. NC State's Wilson College of Textiles provided Heilig with a path that led him to where he is today: president and chief executive officer of Parkdale, a global leader in yarn manufacturing. 

Feb 26, 2019

Path to Professorship

The four alumnae we profile in this story are all professors -- ever-curious, perpetual learners with patience and a passion for textiles. They come from different backgrounds, even continents, but they all found their place at the Wilson College of Textiles and in the halls of academia. Read on to learn more about their journey from student to professor. 

Feb 26, 2019

Sir Walter Raleigh, Who Are You Wearing?

As Techtextil North America's first academic partner, Wilson College was given the opportunity to dress Sir Walter Raleigh for the show held Feb. 26-28. The goal was to do so creatively and with some technical textile elements worked in. Fashion and Textile Design student Carly Kvietok stepped up. Her inspiration comes from a form of street art that’s referred to as “yarn bombing.” With bold patterns and electroluminescent wire along the seams, Kvietok's work is sure to spark interest in wearable technology and innovation in textiles. 

Feb 25, 2019

Textiles Tutoring Center Aids Student Success

Students at the Wilson College of Textiles have access to an excellent resource that can help them achieve academic success and feel confident in class: the Textiles Tutorial Center. 

Feb 20, 2019

Local nonprofit holds fundraiser for universal firefighter safety

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WRAL talks to Assistant Professor Bryan Ormond about the new hood developed by his team that is helping prevent cancer amongst firefighters by decreasing the amount of soot and particles that reach them. 

Feb 19, 2019

AWE-some Relaunch Supports Female Entrepreneurship

To support women with an interest in entrepreneurship, Advancement of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) hosts events and workshops focused on networking, skill-building, mentorship and engagement. 

Feb 19, 2019

The Many Talents of 3MT Winner and Textile Chemistry Grad Student Ciera Cipriani

Three Minute Thesis winner and Textile Chemistry graduate student Ciera Cipriani has done some interesting research on fabric dyes, but her academic work isn’t the only thing that defines her.