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Apr 25, 2018

Textile Engineering Professor Wins UNC Excellence in Teaching Award

Melissa Pasquinelli emphasizes creative and critical thought in the classroom. Her approach means she sometimes learns alongside her students. 

Feb 1, 2018

Textile Online Programs: Providing a Rich, Engaging Learning Environment

Andy Click, the College of Textiles’ distance education specialist, works to provide modern, engaging and interactive Online and Distance Education courses to textile students. 

Jan 19, 2018

NC State Climbs on Best Value List

NC State is among the top 10 best values in public higher education for both in-state and out-of-state students, according to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. The annual ranking measures both academic quality and affordability. 

Jan 10, 2018

Owens Honored with Menscer Cup

The NC State University Foundation presented its highest honor to Dr. Jim Owens, a three-time alumnus and the immediate past chair of the university’s Board of Trustees, earlier this month. 

Dec 10, 2017

Founder and Chairman of Shima Seiki to Receive Honorary Degree Dec. 15

Masahiro Shima, founder and chairman of the board of directors of Shima Seiki Manufacturing Limited, will receive an honorary degree Dec. 15 during NC State's commencement ceremony. His company is known for innovations in flat knitting machines. Shima holds numerous patents and has won international awards for his contributions in textile engineering, green development and service. 

Nov 15, 2017

Adidas Apparel Designer Looks to Further Career With Textiles Online Program

Christina Thomsen is an apparel designer for Adidas and a graduate student in the Online Textiles Program at NC State. 

Nov 15, 2017

NC State Ranks Top 20 in Best Colleges for Entrepreneurs

NC State has been ranked by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine as a “Top 25 Best Undergrad Programs for Entrepreneurs in 2018,” coming in at no. 19 on the list. 

Oct 10, 2017

Entrepreneurial Dream Leads Graduate Student to Textiles Online Program

Graduate student Nicole Edwards hopes earning a Master of Textiles degree online will help her achieve her career aspirations of starting her own North Carolina-based clothing line. 

Sep 22, 2017

Textiles Alumna Returns Home to Complete Master’s Degree Online

NC State College of Textiles Alumna Jessica Whalen knew the online Master of Textiles degree was right for her after earning her bachelor’s degree at NC State. 

May 22, 2017

Big Reveal for Nonwovens

This week, NC State welcomes movers and shakers from a global, multibillion-dollar industry as part of the grand opening for a new nonwovens facility on campus. "Nonwovens may be the best hidden industry we have."