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Meggie Metcalf Receives NACADA Advising Administrator Award

Wilson College Communications

Apr 3, 2025

Rise of the Sneakerhead: How the Shoe Game Changed the Game

Fox 54 News
Wilson College of Textiles faculty member Delisia Matthews shares her sneakerhead expertise.

Mar 27, 2025

Firefighting Gear: Science, Superheroes, and the Great PFAS Mystery

All Clear
Associate Professor Bryan Ormond is a guest on the podcast.
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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?

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.
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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.
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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.