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Graduates in masks

May 7, 2021

Local Company Donates Innovative, Breathable Face Masks for Commencement

For spring commencement, a local entrepreneur is donating thousands of masks using material created at NC State. 

Lorenzo de Medici Institute in Italy

Apr 21, 2021

Five NC State Wilson College of Textiles Students Showcase Their Creativity and Resilience During an Unusual 2020 Spring Semester

The COVID-19 pandemic caused the Spring 2020 semester to take an unexpected turn.  Unaware of the coming health crisis, five NC State students from the Wilson College of Textiles left the US in January, 2020 to study abroad at the […] 

Textile student at sewing machine

Mar 15, 2021

Textiles Loaner Program Keeps Students on Track

Thanks to donor support and the NC Textile Foundation, the Department of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management at Wilson College of Textiles has continued preparing its students to become industry-ready professionals even while they learn remotely. 

Student at sewing machine

Nov 19, 2020

Culture of Collaboration

The Wilson College of Textiles joins forces with NC State Athletics to pull off a unique project in record time — for all the (sports) world to see. 

Hands meeting together

Nov 19, 2020

Intercultural Development Inventory Pilot Launches

The Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) at NC State University is underway with six leadership teams, including Wilson College of Textiles, selected following a rigorous application process. 

Global leadership minor students

Oct 7, 2020

Eye of the Storm

An eight-week study-abroad program on global leadership gave a group of NC State students a front-row seat to corporate decision-making as Europe grappled with economic uncertainties and an emerging pandemic. 

Ritika on runway

Aug 11, 2020

Student Entrepreneur Brings South Asian Fashions to Rent the Runway

Fashion and textile management student Ritika Shamdasani and her fashion company, Sani, have launched into the national spotlight after being featured on Rent the Runway. 

Chancellor Woodson

May 5, 2020

Chancellor’s Creating Community Awards Go Virtual

The annual Chancellor’s Creating Community Awards honor outstanding faculty, staff, colleges, students and student organizations that have made exceptional efforts and contributions in the areas of equity, diversity and inclusion. 

Dr. Xu

Apr 16, 2020

2020 Outstanding Global Engagement Award Recipients Announced

The Outstanding Global Engagement Award encourages and recognizes outstanding accomplishment in globally engaged teaching, student support, research, extension, and/or engagement and economic development by faculty and non-faculty professionals of North Carolina State University. Nominees for this award should have made […] 

NWI mask production

Apr 2, 2020

A Necessary Filter: Nonwovens Institute Steps Up to Combat COVID-19

NC State begins production of nonwoven mask materials that could help combat shortages caused by COVID-19.