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New Research Center at NC State Will Advance Fashion Industry

Wilson College Communications

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Oct 3, 2023

Virtual Fashion Influencers: The New Face of Your Favorite Brand?

The use of virtual influencers is on the rise but comes with unique advantages and risks.  
Polymer and Color Chemistry student Sruthi Koppol poses surrounded by French architecture in an alleyway in Lyon, France.

Sep 27, 2023

Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science Students Reflect on Study Abroad

This summer, Wilson College of Textiles students from the Department of Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science expanded upon their education by studying abroad. We asked a few students to share how these incredible experiences impacted both their academic and personal growth. 
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Sep 25, 2023

Threads of Transformation: Reflecting on Five Years of the Wilson College of Textiles

Since 2018, the Wilson family’s transformative, college-naming gift has helped expand the college's global reach, fight COVID-19, provide free mental health services to students, recruit top talent and much more. 
Joshua Bermudez and 4 fellow undergraduate and graduate student researchers work in the lab for their REU research project with the Budhathoki Research Group. They are wearing lab coats and safety glasses.

Sep 25, 2023

Undergraduates Spend a Summer Conducting Research, Exploring Opportunities 

Undergraduate students share what they learned after 10 weeks conducting research through the Research Experience for Undergraduates summer program at the Wilson College of Textiles. 
Bailey Walters stands in front of the Wilson College of Textiles.

Sep 22, 2023

Bailey Walters: Wide Ambitions Lead to the Wolfpack

See why this first-year student chose polymer and color chemistry to help her achieve these big aspirations. 
Adaline Griffin (center) stands with three models at the end of the runway. Behind that group, the rest of the models in the collection stand in a line.

Sep 22, 2023

NC State Wolfpack Take on New York Fashion Week 

Wilson College of Textiles students gained invaluable fashion industry experience this fall.  
Zoe Newman stands in front of a knitting machine and smiles at the camera.

Sep 21, 2023

Wilson College Alumna Credits Hours in Knitting Lab as Key to Expertise, Career Success

Zoë Newman, Ph.D., now serves as a knit product developer, consulting with companies at Stoll by Karl Mayer. 
Dr. Peter Hauser

Sep 18, 2023

Peter Hauser Deepens Legacy of Innovation as Professor Emeritus

The longtime textile chemist and faculty member now serves as a consultant, collaborating with industry and Wilson College of Textiles. 
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Aug 31, 2023

What Is Digital Fashion and Why Is It Trending? 

Experts at the Wilson College of Textiles explain why an increasing number of consumers are turning to digital fashion and its potential impacts on the industry.  
Two students sit at a conference table with a laptop. They are turned to look at Helmut Hergeth. A presentation is on a screen behind them.

Aug 30, 2023

New Research Center at NC State Will Advance Fashion Industry

The Fashion and Textile Business Excellence Cooperative will connect faculty and students at the Wilson College of Textiles with business leaders to advance this ever-changing field.