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Three men in suits pose indoors: From left to right: Randy Woodson, Xiangwu Zhang and Ed Weisiger Jr. They stand in front of white walls and glass doors, with a podium to the left. Xiangwu Zhang wears the Holladay Medal. The lighting is bright and the atmosphere formal.

Apr 11, 2025

Textiles Professor Wins NC State’s Top Honor

Associate Dean Xiangwu Zhang is one of three faculty members to win the 2025 Holladay Medal.
Bailey Knight operates a blue industrial machine in the Wilson College of Textiles' Flex Factory. She wears large blue earrings and a black shirt. Spools of red thread are visible on the machine, indicating a textile or sewing process.

Apr 10, 2025

NC State Research Empowers Product Developers to Make More Sustainable Choices

An in-progress database will enable brands to compare the environmental impacts of the most common fibers.
Lisa Chapman stands on a raised breezeway on the Wilson College of Textiles campus. A courtyard is visible behind her.

Apr 7, 2025

Wilson College Appoints ‘Collaborative’ Leader to Helm Doctoral Programs

Lisa Chapman, the director of graduate programs, takes over as the college’s director of doctoral programs.
A group of people stand on a city street, looking and pointing at something off-camera. They hold shopping bags and wear colorful winter clothing. Buildings and a parked bus are visible in the background. One person takes a photo with a phone.

Mar 20, 2025

New York Fashion Week Through the Eyes of an NC State Student 

Wilson College of Textiles student Sarah Grace Simas got a firsthand look at the global fashion industry during her time with the U of NYFW program.

This image shows a building in the distance with a pathway leading to it and trees flanking the pathway.

Mar 11, 2025

Two Wilson College Faculty Members Named University Faculty Scholars

Associate Professors Sonja Salmon and Kavita Mathur received university-wide recognition for their teaching, leadership and cutting-edge research.

Mar 10, 2025

What Should I Wear to Work Out?

New York Times
Wilson College of Textiles Professor Karen Leonas explains why recycled fibers could be the perfect option for athletic clothing.
Eliza Sweeney and Grace Avery are standing, smiling and examining a small tuft of yean inside a barn-like structure. They are standing near a wire fence with two people and some greenery visible in the background.

Mar 7, 2025

Two Wilson College Students Completed an Independent Study, Focusing on the Path of Wool from Fiber to Fabric

Grace Avery and Eliza Sweeney share their experiences with a hands-on, independent study where they transformed wool fibers into fabric samples.
A YouTube thumbnail. On the right, Reid Barnett stands at a podium giving a presentation to an audience. The screen behind him displays charts. The text on the left side reads "Pitch to the Pack Winner."

Mar 6, 2025

A Q&A With Pitch to the Pack’s Inaugural Winner

Hear from NC State Ph.D. student and entrepreneur Reid Barnett about the story behind his business and the impact of Pitch to the Pack.
A YouTube thumbnail. On the right, Annie Hoyt is holding a microphone and remote looks upward, presenting at "Pitch to the Pack 2025" event. The event name is displayed in large red letters on a white background on the left side of the thumbnail.

Mar 6, 2025

Entrepreneurial Spirit Takes Center Stage at Inaugural Pitch to the Pack Competition 

The Wilson College of Textiles and Wells Fargo teamed up to provide resources and opportunities to NC State entrepreneurs to grow their textile-related businesses. 

Mar 5, 2025

Bridging Disciplines for Creative Solutions

N.C. State Plant Sciences Initiative
Wilson College of Textiles graduate student Isabel Albelo participates in the second annual Bridge Symposium.