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Meet One of the Newest Members of Our Wilson College Family: Corynn Kilar

Wilson College Communications

Mar 10, 2025

What Should I Wear to Work Out?

New York Times
Wilson College of Textiles Professor Karen Leonas explains why recycled fibers could be the perfect option for athletic clothing.
Eliza Sweeney and Grace Avery are standing, smiling and examining a small tuft of yean inside a barn-like structure. They are standing near a wire fence with two people and some greenery visible in the background.

Mar 7, 2025

Two Wilson College Students Completed an Independent Study, Focusing on the Path of Wool from Fiber to Fabric

Grace Avery and Eliza Sweeney share their experiences with a hands-on, independent study where they transformed wool fibers into fabric samples.
A YouTube thumbnail. On the right, Reid Barnett stands at a podium giving a presentation to an audience. The screen behind him displays charts. The text on the left side reads "Pitch to the Pack Winner."

Mar 6, 2025

A Q&A With Pitch to the Pack’s Inaugural Winner

Hear from NC State Ph.D. student and entrepreneur Reid Barnett about the story behind his business and the impact of Pitch to the Pack.
A YouTube thumbnail. On the right, Annie Hoyt is holding a microphone and remote looks upward, presenting at "Pitch to the Pack 2025" event. The event name is displayed in large red letters on a white background on the left side of the thumbnail.

Mar 6, 2025

Entrepreneurial Spirit Takes Center Stage at Inaugural Pitch to the Pack Competition 

The Wilson College of Textiles and Wells Fargo teamed up to provide resources and opportunities to NC State entrepreneurs to grow their textile-related businesses. 

Mar 5, 2025

Bridging Disciplines for Creative Solutions

N.C. State Plant Sciences Initiative
Wilson College of Textiles graduate student Isabel Albelo participates in the second annual Bridge Symposium.
Meggie Metcalf and a student are sitting at a table. Metcalf wears a red cardigan and is smiling while using a laptop. The other faces away, gesturing with her hands.

Feb 27, 2025

Meggie Metcalf Receives NACADA Advising Administrator Award

Meggie Metcalf’s hard work to improve the world of academic advising for students and fellow advisors has been recognized by a global advising organization. 
Photo of Zahra Saki in front of a white backdrop.

Feb 19, 2025

Industry Professional Brings Experience to the Classroom

Zahra Saki returns to the Wilson College as an assistant professor.
Portrait of Yang Zhang (left) in blue lab coat (in focus) with lab equipment and neon dyes in beakers (right, out of focus)

Feb 18, 2025

NC State Faculty Member Receives NSF CAREER Award

Assistant Professor Yang Zhang’s funding from the National Science Foundation will advance researchers’ understanding of fluorescent dyes and foster a new generation of chemists.

Feb 18, 2025

Good Jeans

NC State Magazine
Wilson College of Textiles alumna Caitlyn Holt discusses how Cone Denim keeps up with jeans' changing trends and the expectations of consumers.

Corynn Kilar in front of a white backdrop

Feb 17, 2025

Meet One of the Newest Members of Our Wilson College Family: Corynn Kilar

Meet one of our newest Wilson College of Textiles staff members, Director of Philanthropy Corynn Kilar.