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Celebrating A New Class of Wilson College Graduates

Meet three of the newest alumnae.

Naomi Southerland wears red cap and gown and holds a rolled facsimile diploma and a frame and walks through a "tunnel" of applauding faculty and staff members dressed in academic regalia during a commencement ceremony.

This week, the Wilson College of Textiles welcomed new additions to its alumni base, already over 12,000 members strong.

Ceremonies in Stewart Theatre and the Wilson College Convocation Center celebrated 73 new graduates:

  • 36 earned a Bachelor of Science degree
  • 22 earned a master’s degree
  • 15 earned a Ph.D.

So what does the future hold for the class of 2025? Plans include everything from pursuing additional degrees to starting businesses and taking jobs with top industry employers. Keep reading to meet graduating students from three of the college’s programs.

A person takes a photo of a graduate in a cap and gown holding flowers, standing with another person in Talley Student Union with "Congratulations Graduates" banner. Other graduates are visible in the background.
Nate Wolfe wears a red cap and gown and smiles while walking past faculty members in academic regalia who are clapping in a brightly lit hallway.
A smiling graduate in a red cap and gown receives their diploma on stage at a Wilson College of Textiles commencement ceremony, surrounded by faculty in academic regalia.

Annie Hoyt ’25: Bringing Her Dreams of Entrepreneurship to Fruition

The Wilson College of Textiles equipped this graduate with the skills and experience to grow her business.

Annie Hoyt wears a black top and smiles while standing outdoors in front of greenery and a row of brick pillars with awnings.

Fatemeh Heydari ’25: Combining Two Disciplines To Make A Larger Impact

A multipassionate student graduates with bachelor’s degrees in biomedical and textile engineering.

Fatemeh Heydari wears a red cap and gown and shakes hands with David Hinks on stage during a commencement ceremony. Other faculty and rolled facsimile diplomas are visible in the background.

From Student-Athlete to Ph.D. Student: Sutton Hodges Pursues Her Third NC State Degree

Sutton Hodges smiles while wearing a red dress standing outdoors on a grassy area, making the "Wolfpack" hand sign. She wears gold jewelry and her long blonde hair is down. Trees and a brick building are in the background.

Sutton Hodges balanced a rigorous cheerleading schedule with the demands of her undergraduate and master’s degrees. Now, she has decided to stay at NC State and pursue a Ph.D. in textile technology management.