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an aerial photograph shows the wilson college of textiles at north carolina state university

Jul 16, 2026

NSF Support Bolsters Textile Innovation, NC State Research

NSF has renewed its commitment to innovation in the textiles sector, providing $16 million in funding for a research initiative that supports more than a dozen projects led by NC State University researchers.
Anil an dMarilyn Kochhar celebrate with Dean Hinks and new graduates

May 8, 2026

Kochhars Share Words of Wisdom and Life-Changing News at Wilson Commencement

At the Wilson College of Textiles May 8 commencement ceremony, Anil Kochhar shared that he and his wife Marilyn are providing a gift to cover all the final-year education loans incurred by Wilson College graduates during the 2025-26 academic year.
A student stitches a garment with portions of the garment pinned onto a dressmaker's dummy beside her.

Apr 16, 2026

NC State Is a Fashion School

We’re bringing together our signature fashion-centered events for Fashion Week. Check out the lineup of showcases, runway shows, clothing swaps and more, and find out how you can shape your future in fashion.
Aerial view of Centennial Campus and the Raleigh skyline.

Mar 26, 2026

Gift Names Deanship at Wilson College of Textiles

A new gift from Anil Kochhar and his wife Marilyn will create three endowments, including NC State’s fourth named deanship, in memory of his father, Prakash Chand Kochhar ’50, ’52.
Shannon and John Peterson standing in the bottom-left corner of the photo, with a Wilson College of Textiles building behind them.

Feb 19, 2026

Two for TRIO

Thanks to their new endowment fund supporting NC State’s TRIO programs, John ’84 and Shannon Peterson will help students from low-income backgrounds focus on their finals, not their finances, while running with the Pack.
Men's basketball players Jordan Snell and Ven-Allen Lubin answer questions about the bedazzled belt wrapped around Lubin's neck at a postgame press conference.

Feb 19, 2026

Bedazzled Mystery: Who Made the Wolfpack’s Belt?

A red, silver and black belt was a big hit on social media Tuesday night in the wake of the NC State men’s basketball team’s 82-58 victory over rival North Carolina.
Supercapacitor yarns integrated in a fabric for powering LEDs'

Feb 17, 2026

Fiber Batteries Promise ‘Smart Clothing’ but Two Obstacles Stand in the Way

Learn more about the challenges uncovered by NC State researchers.

Talley tower is reflected in the windows of Talley Student Union

Dec 10, 2025

NC State Announces 2025-26 Goodnight Early Career Innovators

See which Wilson College of Textiles faculty member earned this prestigious recognition.
Rachael Rice wears a white turtleneck sweater and brown jacket and stands next to a display of patterned textiles hanging on a metal rack. She is smiling and facing the camera.

Dec 10, 2025

Grad Student Profile: Rachael Rice

First-year master’s student Rachael Rice talks about her first semester experience at NC State in the M.S. textile chemistry program.

Two deer stand in a snowy forest and look at the camera.

Dec 8, 2025

Researchers Are Out to Take a Bite Out of a Big Challenge for Christmas Tree Growers: Deer

See how they aim to keep deer from eating growers’ profits.