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Fatemeh Heydari ’25: Combining Two Disciplines

Wilson College Communications

Will Swanson works on a loom in the Weaving Lab. He is reaching over to adjust the machine while wearing a red and white NC State jersey. There is an array of orange strings behind him, and the loom itself is green and has numerous wires and parts. A white and green textile is being woven and emerges from the bottom of the loom.

Jan 30, 2026

Undergraduate Student Gains Hands-on Experience in the Weaving Lab

Read about how Will Swanson’s work in the ZTE labs at NC State has shaped his professional growth and independent learning.
A group of three students sitting at a table smile for the camera. Slices of pizza on plates, water bottles and phones are visible on the table. A sunny day is visible through the windows in the background.

Jan 21, 2026

A Club For Career Preparation and Community Among Textiles Students

Tess Mulligan, president of the Textile Technology and Engineering Society, gives her insight into the connections and opportunities she’s found in the organization.
A photo taken from a mezzanine shows people dressed in evening gowns and suits gathering in a bright, elegant hall with tall windows, marble floors, and large chandeliers. Some guests stand in groups, while models pose for photos.

Jan 9, 2026

Experience the Threads: Senior Collection Showcase 2025

Senior Studio students show off their one-of-a-kind collections after a semester of hard work and dedication.
A scrapbook style collage shows Maylan Maxwell studying on a laptop, posing by a fountain flashing a peace sign, and at Carter-Finley Stadium with Lainey Volz. Text reads "Day in the Life" over the center image.

Jan 7, 2026

NC State Student Day In the Life: Maylan Maxwell 

Fashion and textile management student Maylan Maxwell reflects on her workload, classes and studying abroad, and gives advice for students looking to join the Wilson College.
Photo of Pam Jones smiling

Dec 22, 2025

For Pam Jones ’78, Adding Textiles to Her Estate Plan Just Made Sense

A scholarship changed the course of Pam Jones’s life. Now, her tax-deductible planned gift will ensure that future students at the Wilson College of Textiles will receive that same life-shaping opportunity.
A person wearing a lab coat, gloves and safety goggles uses a pipette in a laboratory, working with samples and test tubes under a fume hood with various containers and scientific equipment.

Dec 18, 2025

70 Years After the First Artificial Aorta, NC State’s Medical Textile Innovation Is Only Getting Started

The historic breakthrough in 1955 sparked decades of biomedical innovation at the Wilson College of Textiles. Today, the college is a global leader in solving the most pressing healthcare challenges.
Yang Zhang stands in front of a white background.

Dec 16, 2025

Wilson College Faculty Member Receives Goodnight Early Career Innovator Award

The honor recognizes assistant professors at NC State with impressive accomplishments in the areas of research, mentorship and education.

Dec 15, 2025

Wilson College to Hold Second Annual Conference on AI in the Textile and Fashion Industries

Textile World
Held in Raleigh on March 31-April 2, 2026, the conference will build its previous success with more panels, discussions and networking opportunities for professionals in textiles focusing on the real world impact of AI.
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.

Dec 12, 2025

Celebrating a New Class of Wilson College Graduates

Meet three of the newest alumnae.
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.

Dec 12, 2025

Fatemeh Heydari ’25: Combining Two Disciplines

A multipassionate student prepares to graduate with bachelor’s degrees in biomedical and textile engineering.