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New Wilson College of Textiles Department Head Shares Vision of Growth and Innovation 

Wilson College Communications

Apr 14, 2026

Experts on Most Effective Methods to Maintain Bath Towel Quality

Asatu News
Read about the proven ways to take care of towels, including insight from Kavita Mathur, an associate professor at the Wilson College of Textiles.

Apr 13, 2026

Army, NC State Collaborate on Potential of Polymers

U.S. Army Press Release
Researchers with The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) contributed to a new melt spinning technology that will be implemented by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center.

Apr 13, 2026

Wilson Invention Featured Among Biomedical Textiles Success Stories

Textile Tech Source
Biomedical textiles is a growing field, both in innovation and profit. Read a summary of recent ground-breaking research being done in the field, including origami robots created by Wilson researchers.
Courtney Priester-Funderburk smiles and sits on a raised platform with a installation featuring a Target logo visible in the background.

Apr 10, 2026

Courtney Priester-Funderburk ’15: Safety, Quality and Regulatory Engineer at Target

Wilson College of Textiles alumna Courtney Priester-Funderburk details how her time at NC State shaped her current career path.

Apr 9, 2026

Textiles Students Named Among Winners at 2026 Graduate Student Research Symposium

The Graduate School at NC State
Three textiles students, all fiber and polymer science, won cash prizes for their presentations at the annual symposium. Read about the event and the winners from other schools at NC State.

Apr 4, 2026

Wilson Faculty Collaborate with Chamber Orchestra for Conclusion of 10-Year Project

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Read about Director of Orchestral Studies Peter Askim and his decade-long collaboration with the Raleigh Civic Symphony, and it's concluding performance featuring work by Wilson College faculty.
A headshot of Wilson staff Bridget Inzirillo. She has medium length brown hair, a brown framed glasses, a blue flowery blouse, and a big smile.

Mar 31, 2026

Meet a Member of our Wilson College Family: Bridget Inzirillo

Meet staff member Bridget Inzirillo, our assistant dean of finance and operations.
Wilson College of Textiles building and breezeway from graduate commons

Mar 30, 2026

New Associate Department Heads Named at the Wilson College of Textiles

Both new associate department heads have one common goal in their new roles: helping others.
Mengmeng Zhu stands at the front of a classroom holding papers and speaking, while students with laptops sit at desks and listen. The classroom features red chairs, a whiteboard and a bulletin board.

Mar 26, 2026

Wilson College of Textiles Faculty Member Receives 2026 Outstanding Teacher Award for “Real World” Application of Technical Concepts

Assistant Professor Mengmeng Zhu has been recognized by the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost for this year’s Outstanding Teacher Award.
Kristin-Thoney Barletta smiles and looks at the camera on a sunny day. She stands in a breezeway and some of the Wilson College of Textiles main building is visible in the background.

Mar 23, 2026

New Wilson College of Textiles Department Head Shares Vision of Growth and Innovation 

Kristin Thoney-Barletta will lead the Department of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management with continuous improvement in mind.