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Feb 6, 2023

Devon Person ’10 Named a Distinguished Young Alumni Award Recipient

In recognition of his career achievements, service to the textile industry and community involvement, Devon Person — a 2010 textile engineering graduate — was honored with a 2023 Distinguished Young Alumni Award. 

Feb 3, 2023

Textiles Researchers Prepare Stem Cells to Become Organ Tissue

NC State News
Assistant Professor Jessica Gluck tests materials that can transfer stem cells into the body. 
Mengmeng Zhu and Rui Wang stand Aidan Lim (seated in office chair) as they all look at results on a computer monitor. In the foreground a giant tan machine with batteries and red and white cables is visible.

Feb 3, 2023

Undergraduate Researches Clean Energy, Gains Hands-On Experience

Textile engineering Senior Aidan Lim spent the summer working with Assistant Professor Mengmeng Zhu in her research on lithium-ion battery life prediction as part of the Research Experience for Undergraduates. 

Feb 1, 2023

Top North Lenoir student named a Centennial Scholarship finalist

Neuse News
North Lenoir High School senior Claire Hollingsworth has been named a finalist for the Wilson College of Textiles Centennial Scholarship. 
A model wears an athleisure set and stands posed in front of a tree. The top of the suit is orange and red striped with buttons down the front, a collar, and white piping around the arm holes and bottom of the crop top. The pants are blue with an elastic waist.

Feb 1, 2023

Fashion Design Students Utilize Computer Aided Technology to Virtually Simulate and Fit Garments 

In FTD 419, fashion and textile design students concentrating in fashion design learn to design and construct five wearable pieces through digital visualization software.  

Feb 1, 2023

Designing (for) women

Specialty Fabrics Review
Research Assistant Professor Amanda Mills discusses how the Wilson College of Textiles empowers women pursuing specialty fabrics, a male-dominated field, through innovative research and NC State's Nano-extended Textiles Group. 

Jan 31, 2023

Waste Solutions are Big Winners at 2023 Make-A-Thon

NC State Sustainability
Wilson College of Textiles students win awards in NC State 2023 Make-A-Thon. 

Jan 31, 2023

Understanding of cancer-causing materials in fire gear grows as researchers lay out new data

Queen City News
Assistant Professor Bryan Ormond discusses new research on cancer-causing materials in fire gear. 

Jan 31, 2023

Meet the 2022-23 Undergraduate Academic Advising Award Recicipents

NC State Academic and Student Affairs News
NC State Academic Advising Programs and Services awards Wilson College of Textiles Advisor Alyssa Jennings a New Advisor Award for her exceptional advising work. 

Jan 30, 2023

Made in NC: Farm to Feet

Our State
Wilson College of Textiles Textiles Engineering alumnus John Gage receives Made in NC Honorable Mention for Appalachian Gear Company.