Wilson College Communications

Feb 28, 2022

Students, Employers Make Connections During In-Person Career Fair

Students, employers and alumni had the opportunity to connect and network during the Wilson College of Textiles Spring Career Fair. 

Feb 24, 2022

Students Work Towards More Sustainable Industry Through Greater Good Textile Group

The Greater Good Textile Group hosts discussions and events that raise awareness on sustainability and workers rights in the textile and fashion industry. 

Feb 23, 2022

Strength in Sustainability: Shane O’Toole ’15 Was Named a 2022 Distinguished Young Alumni Award Winner

After graduating from the Wilson College of Textiles, Shane O’Toole '15 has pushed the technological envelope and chased his passion for sustainability and athletic performance apparel. 

Feb 23, 2022

Committed to Innovation and Fiber Research: Mohamad Midani ’12, ’16 Receives a 2022 Distinguished Young Alumni Award

Since graduating, Mohamad Midani '12, '16 has led the creation of an international textile consulting firm, been named an adjunct assistant professor in the Wilson College and launched an invention that converts agricultural waste into natural textile fibers and reinforcements. 

Feb 23, 2022

Midani and O’Toole Honored with 2022 Distinguished Young Alumni Awards

Shane O'Toole '15 and Mohamad Midani '12, '16 were named the esteemed recipients of the 2022 Distinguished Young Alumni Award. The honor recognizes their personal and professional achievements. 

Feb 23, 2022

NC Textile Foundation Receives $100,000 Gift from VF Foundation to Ensure Student Success and Increase Diversity Programming

With a $100,000 gift from the VF Foundation, the NC Textile Foundation will expand graduate student support, enhance the experiences of scholarship recipients and increase diversity programming. 

Feb 22, 2022

African American Textile Society Builds Lasting Community for Students of Color

The African American Textile Society brings together students of diverse backgrounds into a welcoming and supportive community at the Wilson College of Textiles. 

Feb 21, 2022

The Impact of AI on the Textile Industry

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TECS Department Head Jeff Joines explains the role that artificial intelligence (AI) plays in the textile industry and the ways in which it will grow in the future. 

Feb 21, 2022

Hemline for Hearts Completes Sixth Year of Inspiring Wilson College Students

Wilson College students got to work designing dresses and planning marketing campaigns for the sixth annual Hemline for Hearts competition in honor of Go Red for Women®. 

Feb 21, 2022

Passion for the Unknown, Possibilities in Sustainability Drive Master’s Student Alyssa McNamara

Textile technology alumna Alyssa McNamara is dedicated to improving sustainability in the textile industry both through her role at Spoonflower and her master's studies at the Wilson College of Textiles.