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Claire Henson ’22, ’23, Material Developer at Under Armour, is a New DYALC Member

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Dec 3, 2025

Champion Thread Honors Founder with Annual NC State Scholarship

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Supporting students with financial need pursuing degrees at the Wilson College, the Poovey family honors the late Robert “Bob”Lee Poovey III with a permanent endowment.
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Dec 3, 2025

Nicole Rosario-Ortiz ’23: Bringing Textile Expertise to Government Clients

With a background in chemical engineering, this alumna brings a unique perspective to the textile industry and her role at Booz Allen Hamilton.

Dec 2, 2025

Dr. Karen K. Leonas Receives Honor From AATCC

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Featured in a quarterly review of textiles news, AATCC awarded its 2025 Olney Medal to Dr. Karen K. Leonas, a professor of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management in the Wilson College.

Dec 1, 2025

AATCC Announces 2026 Coloration Conference and Program in Raleigh

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Industry leaders will gather in Raleigh on Feb. 24–25, 2026 for the AATCC Coloration Conference. Read about the program details and collaboration with the Wilson College.
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Nov 26, 2025

Meet the Newest Members of the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council

Six recent graduates will continue to build on their lifelong commitment to the Wilson College of Textiles through their leadership and philanthropic involvement in their new roles as members of the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council.
Devon Poulin, Fatemeh Heydari and Jordan Everett stand for a posed group photo in the Senior Design Lab.

Nov 25, 2025

Senior Design Group Reimagines Kinesiology Tape

Through their capstone course, these students applied what they learned in the classroom to help their industry sponsor solve this real-world challenge.

Nov 25, 2025

2026 AATCC Coloration Conference To Be Held In Raleigh

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The AATCC Coloration Conference will be held in Raleigh on Feb. 24–25, 2026, giving leaders in color and dye research the opportunity to gather and discuss the latest trends, as well as tour lab facilities at the Wilson College.
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Nov 24, 2025

NC State Professor Wins One of the Textile Industry’s Greatest Honors

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists has named Professor Karen Leonas the winner of its highest scientific award.
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Nov 21, 2025

From Student-Athlete to Ph.D. Student: Sutton Hodges Pursues Her Third NC State Degree

Sutton Hodges balanced a rigorous cheerleading schedule with the demands of her undergraduate and master's degrees. Now, she has decided to stay at NC State and pursue a Ph.D. in textile technology management.

Claire Henson smiling at the camera.

Nov 18, 2025

Claire Henson ’22, ’23, Material Developer at Under Armour, is a New DYALC Member

Now a material developer at Under Armour, Claire Henson ’22, ’23 reflects on how the Wilson College of Textiles shaped her career and continues to influence her life as a new member of the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council.