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NC State University’s Graduate School, Wilson College of Textiles Welcome Counselor

Wilson College Communications

Mar 9, 2023

Yes, You Can Line-Dry Clothes in the Dead of Winter

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Professor Karen Leonas provides expertise on the science behind line-drying clothing. 

Mar 8, 2023

Shades Of The Boardroom: Black Executives Leading The Beauty Industry

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Wilson College of Textiles alumna and Brand Director of hair care company Briogeo Alexis Avent is recognized in list of 16 Black beauty executives leading the industry. 
Russell Gorga and Jeff Joines

Mar 8, 2023

Gorga and Joines Give the Gift of Exceptional Student Experiences Through Their New Endowment

To better support textile students, beloved professors Russell Gorga and Jeff Joines generously created the Gorga and Joines TECS Student Enrichment Endowment. 
Maureen Grasso

Mar 3, 2023

Retiring Professor Maureen Grasso Leaves Lasting Impact on Wilson College Graduate Students

Her long and distinguished academic career started in Rock Hill and ended up in Raleigh. 
Kara Price Headshot

Feb 27, 2023

Meet One of the Newest Members of our Wilson College Family: Kara Price

Meet one of our newest Wilson College of Textiles staff members, Coordinator of Recruitment and Educational Outreach Kara Price. 

Feb 27, 2023

Leveling the field: Building up Black businesses through technology

The Wilson College of Textiles expands Data Trade Gateaway Program, a partnership with with Lenovo, to allow minority businesses and historically Black colleges and universities to learn and have access to data analysis technology. 
Celine Borthayre (center) poses for a group photo with two models wearing her designs standing on either side of her. All five people stand in front of a NYFW step-and-repeat and smile at the camera.

Feb 27, 2023

Designer Celine Borthayre ’21 Makes Her NYFW Debut

Wilson College of Textiles alumna Celine Borthayre sent pieces from her senior collection down the runway at New York Fashion Week. 
Grace Hunter smiles for the camera in front of the Italian landscape. Behind Hunter are green hills and blue sky. Hunter wears a lilac tank top and sunglasses on the top of her head.

Feb 23, 2023

Grace Hunter Experiences Italian Culture, History Studying Abroad

The fashion and textile management student learned about luxury branding while living in Italy. 
Jasmine Van Blon stands in front of a black brick wall with "NYFW presented by afterpay" printed on the wall in white.

Feb 20, 2023

NC State Student Goes Behind the Scenes of New York Fashion Week

Wilson College of Textiles sophomore Jasmine VanBlon immersed herself in the fashion industry through the U of NYFW program. 
Portrait Bredell Moody in front of a white background.

Feb 20, 2023

NC State University’s Graduate School, Wilson College of Textiles Welcome Counselor

The embedded mental health professional will be housed between the two units to support the well-being of students and to serve as a resource for staff and faculty.