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Andrew Korhonen is pictured smiling, standing in front of a plain white backdrop.

Apr 29, 2025

Meet One of the Newest Members of Our Wilson College Family: Andrew Korhonen

Get to know Andrew Korhonen, one of the newest faces around the Wilson College of Textiles!
Ana Cristina Gonzalez be Alba is pictured smiling in front of a plain white backdrop.

Apr 29, 2025

Meet One of the Newest Members of Our Wilson College Family: Ana Cristina Gonzalez de Alba

Meet Ana Cristina Gonzalez de Alba, one of the Wilson College of Textiles’ newest project managers!
A person explains their research poster to a man at an indoor academic poster session, with other attendees and posters visible in the background.

Apr 28, 2025

Annual Research Symposium Looks To the Future, Designing Textiles for Tomorrow’s World

Wilson College of Textiles graduate students share their research with peers and faculty.

Apr 28, 2025

Wilson College Faculty Member’s ‘Extraordinary Commitment’ Inspires 2025 Outstanding Teacher Award

The NC State Provost’s Office recognized Associate Professor Janie Woodbridge as part of the university’s annual celebration of teaching excellence.
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.

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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?

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Wilson College of Textiles Professor Karen Leonas explains why recycled fibers could be the perfect option for athletic clothing.