2022

Aug 22, 2022

U.S. Educational Institutions Partner With Honduran University To Educate And Train Thousands Of Students For Textile Jobs As Nearshoring And Onshoring Drives Historic Investments And Job Growth

Textile World
NC State, Gaston College and Catawba Valley Community College are joining forces with Central American Technological University in Honduras to educate and train the next generation of textile pioneers and create new jobs in Honduras. 

Aug 22, 2022

NC colleges partner to promote Honduran textile education

WFAE 90.7
NC State, Gaston College and Catawba Valley Community College signed an agreement to expand textile education in Honduras. The deal, supported by the U.S. and Honduran governments, aims to create jobs in Honduras and create market opportunities for North Carolina textiles. 

Aug 19, 2022

Draped in the colors of the Earth

Science Line
Wilson College of Textiles Professor Renzo Shamey talks to Science Line about the growth of synthetic dyes in the fashion and textile industry. 

Aug 18, 2022

Curiosity, Passion for Science Education Fuel Judy Elson’s Career

Retiring lab manager Judy Elson has made a lasting impact on students and research during her time at the Wilson College of Textiles. 

Aug 17, 2022

2022-2023 DELTA Grants Recipients Announced

Delta News
Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management Assistant Professor Chanmi Hwang has been selected for a Delta exploratory grant for her work with 3D apparel design and avatar simulation. 

Aug 15, 2022

High School Student Sharpens Research Skills in Wilson College’s Sustainable Dye Chemistry Lab

A grant from the North Carolina Textile Foundation helped faculty member Tova Williams provide a unique opportunity in STEM education. 

Aug 11, 2022

New Method Can Remove Dyes From Wastewater

Findings by researchers at the Wilson College of Textiles offer a new potential method for cleaning wastewater after use by textiles, cosmetics or other industries. 

Aug 8, 2022

ASTM International Awards $10,000 Scholarships to Four 2022 Graduate Students

ASTM International
Fiber and Polymer Science Ph.D. candidate, Diana Wyman was awarded a $10,000 grant from ASTM for her studies in a field where technical standards play a crucial role. 

Aug 3, 2022

Delta Supports Development of New Textile Reverse-Engineering Course

Professor Jesse Jur, Research Assistant Professor Amanda Mills and Ph.D. student Caitlin Knowles were recently awarded a DELTA Grant to create a new graduate-level online course focusing on the reverse engineering of textile products. 

Aug 2, 2022

Program Supports Development Of Smart Textiles And Wearable Technology In North Carolina To Improve Survivability, Health And Performance Of The Military

Textile World
Thanks to a grant from the Department of Defense, the Wilson College of Textiles is participating in a program which supports the development of smart textiles for military use.