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Celebrate the Wilson College of Textiles Class of 2023

Isabelle Salzmann stands in the courtyard of the Wilson College of Textiles. She wears a red windbreaker that reads "Wolfpack."

By Sarah Stone

Landing a dream internship, starting a business, joining student organizations, conducting undergraduate research — there are countless ways to make a college career valuable and memorable. And the class of 2023 has collectively checked about every one of these items off the NC State bucket list.

Meet students from each of our undergraduate programs and learn about the experiences inside and outside the classroom that shaped their college experience and prepared them for life after graduation.

Daryn Wilkerson ’23 Launches Her Bridal Design Career at the Wilson College of Textiles

Daryn Wilkerson stands in front of a breezeway at the Wilson College of Textiles and smiles at the camera. She wears a red tshirt and a black sweatshirt with red letters spelling out "NC State" on it.

The fashion design graduate launched her bridal career with the FTD Emerging Designers Showcase in April. Over the course of the last four years at NC State, she’s developed her skills and found valuable mentorship.

Chloe Patterson ’23: A College Career Defined by a Passion for Medicine and Helping Others

Chloe Patterson stands in the Textiles Complex courtyard.

A combination of unique experiences have prepared this polymer and color chemistry graduate to start the next step of her journey to becoming a physician’s assistant.

Alaina Withers ’23 Specializes in Bringing Textile Design to the Runway

Alaina Withers stands in the courtyard of the Wilson College of Textiles with her "wolfs up."

Studying abroad, interning in New York City, and being surrounded by inspiring classmates shaped this textile design graduate’s college career.

Passion for Sustainability Shaped Isabelle Salzmann’s Time at NC State

Isabelle Salzmann stands in the courtyard of the Wilson College of Textiles. She wears a red windbreaker that reads "Wolfpack."

Salzmann’s drive to impact the environment has taken her from choosing to major in textile engineering, to conducting undergraduate research, to an upcoming job at Nike.

FSF x Skims Scholar, Rosa Stancil ’23, Leaves NC State with Valuable Industry Experience, Priceless Memories

Rosa Stancil stands in the Wilson College of Textiles courtyard.

From study abroad to student organizations and internships, she’s taken advantage of every opportunity.

Connie Wong ’23 Explores All Aspects of Textile Science En Route to Nike Internship

Connie Wong stands in the courtyard behind the Wilson College of Textiles. The fountain is visible behind her.

The textile technology graduate’s time was defined by hands-on experience in internships and labs.

Fashion Designer and Entrepreneur Meredith Howell ’23 Adds NC State Alumna to Her Resume

Meredith Howell

She says the Wilson College of Textiles helped her grow as a businesswoman and artist.