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ORNL’s 2022 Top 10 Science Achievements at SNS and HFIR

2022

Caitlyn Holt and Chad Bolick

Dec 22, 2022

Two Wilson College Alumni Participate in Textile Circularity Discussion Hosted at UN Headquarters

In honor of the third annual World Circular Textiles Day, Caitlyn Holt ’12, ’13 and Chad Bolick ’94 were invited to participate in a roundtable discussion with aims to create a waste-free textiles future. 
Textile Recycling Bin

Dec 22, 2022

Serving Sustainability with NC State Volleyball

NC State Athletics’ Sustainable Wolfpack initiative teams up for sustainable win. 
From left: Ghazale Johnston, Chancellor Randy Woodson, Fred Wilson '61 and Barbara Wilson. Photo by Marc Hall.

Dec 21, 2022

NC State University Foundation Honors Fred and Barbara Wilson with Menscer Cup Award

On Dec. 8, Wilson College of Textiles alumnus Fred Wilson '61 and his wife, Barbara Wilson, were recognized with the NC State University Foundation's 2022 Menscer Cup Award in honor of their extraordinary generosity and dedication. 
Three models on a raised black runway with a black curtain backdrop. All three wear outfits that incorporate light blue, orange and black in some way. Audience members sit on either side of the stage and take photos with their phones.

Dec 20, 2022

Students Explore Inclusive Design, New Technology with Threads Senior Collection

Nine student-designed collections made their debut on the runway after a semester of creative expression and hands-on learning. 
The photo is taken outside of the Wilson College of Textiles at dusk. On the left side, a person stands smiling with a purple instant camera held up to their face to take a picture of two new graduates on the right side of the photo. The two graduates wear a red cap and gown and both hold their facsimile diplomas and bouquets of flowers. Both also hold up peace signs with one hand. They stand in front of a red banner with the Wilson College of Textiles logo that reads "Congratulations!"

Dec 20, 2022

Relive December Commencement in Photos

Celebrate the Wilson College of Textiles' 80 new graduates with these galleries. 

Dec 13, 2022

Chemists Are Figuring Out How to Recycle Our Clothes

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Wilson College of Textiles Professor Sonja Salmon is working on new ways to break down cellulose from discarded textiles in order to reuse it, and keep clothing a part of the circular economy as long as possible. 

Dec 8, 2022

NC State student named to Forbes 30 under 30 list

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Ritika Shamdasani, an NC State student in the Wilson College of Textiles, made this year’s Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Sharing the honor with her sister Niki, the co-founders created Sani, a South Asian-inspired fashion brand. In 2020, Sani became the first South Asian line on Rent the Runway, selling out in 48 hours. 

Dec 7, 2022

NC State student named in Forbes 2023 30 Under 30 list

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Ritika Shamdasani, a student in the Wilson College of Textiles, was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 List along with her sister Niki. The duo founded Sani, a South Asian-inspired fashion brand which became the first South Asian line on Rent the Runway. 
A photo of Ritika and Niki Shamdasani. Ritika stands with her hand on the shoulder of Niki, who is sitting to the right of her. Both are looking at each other and smiling. They are in a bright, white walled room with a green plant behind them. A mirror is behind Niki. Ritika wears a green and pink floral blazer. Niki wears a tangerine orange blazer.

Dec 6, 2022

NC State Student Wins Forbes 30 Under 30

A Wilson College of Textiles student has been recognized among the brightest young entrepreneurs, leaders and stars in the nation. 

Dec 6, 2022

ORNL’s 2022 Top 10 Science Achievements at SNS and HFIR

Oak Ridge National Laboratory
The Oak Ridge National Library named researchers from the Wilson College of Textiles to their list of top 10 science achievements at the Spallation Neutron Source and High Flux Isotope Reactor. The researchers used neutrons at HFIR to identify a special wicking mechanism in a type of cotton yarn that allows the fibers to control the flow of liquid across certain strands.