2022

Jun 28, 2022

Two Staff Members Win NC State Awards for Excellence

The award is the most prestigious honor given to non-faculty employees at NC State. 

Jun 27, 2022

11 Students Pilot Launch of Sustainability Internship Program

NC State Sustainability
A student from the Wilson College of Textiles participated in a pilot internship program which aims to bring together University staff and students to tackle sustainability challenges on campus. 

Jun 27, 2022

Wilson College Students Design Adaptive Fashion for North Carolina Spinal Cord Injury Association

After hearing about an adaptive fashion line designed by two students from the Wilson College of Textiles, the NCSCIA collaborated with the Wilson College to hold a fashion show at their women’s empowerment conference featuring adaptive fashion designed by its students 

Jun 24, 2022

Joelle Bond ’13: Inspired to Design Pieces That Will Always Stand Out in Your Wardrobe

Since graduating, Joelle Bond has had a successful fashion design career that has spanned a variety of top brands, including Tracy Reese, Spanx and Athleta — where she now works as an associate designer. 

Jun 22, 2022

The 6 best bed sheets, from lightweight linen to cozy flannel

Insider
Professor Karen Leonas lends her expertise to Insider as they detail the six best bed sheets of 2022. 

Jun 21, 2022

A textile filter paves the way for eco-friendly carbon capture technology

Interesting Engineering
A new filter made out of protein-filled cotton is one step closer to preventing new carbon dioxide emissions thanks to Associate Professor Sonja Salmon and postdoctoral research scholar Jialong Shen. 

Jun 17, 2022

Carbon Capture Science Gets Popular

Popular Science
Wilson College research on textile-based carbon capture technology that could reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants was recently featured in Popular Science. 

Jun 17, 2022

Wilson College Associate Dean for Academic Programs, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Named to 2022 Oklahoma Hall of Fame Class

Professor Pamela McCauley has been honored for her illustrious career in human engineering, including leading research to introduce innovation into the HIV and AIDS Healthcare Service delivery process in developing nations. 

Jun 15, 2022

New Fire Shelter Prototypes Could Buy Time for Wildfire Firefighters

New designs for wildfire shelters could increase the survival time for firefighters inside, researchers from NC State found in a recent study. 

Jun 14, 2022

Two Students’ Textile Designs Selected for National Gallery

Textile designs created by two Wilson College of Textiles students were selected from over 300 entrants to be featured in this year's Surface Design Association gallery.