Wilson College Communications

Dec 16, 2020

Dean’s Page Alumna: Amanda Gregory ’19, PCC, American and Efird

By Ngoc Nguyen Amanda Gregory ’19 Degree: B.S., polymer and color chemistry Current position/employer: dyehouse systems manager at American and Efird Dean’s page: January 2017 – May 2019 Tell us about your current role: I work at the Dyeing and Finishing Plant at American and Efird where we manufacture thread. At my plant, we dye… 

Dec 10, 2020

Leaving a Legacy

By Taylor Pardue Dr. Dame S. Hamby made a lasting mark on NC State through his time and talent. Hamby served as dean of the Wilson College of Textiles from 1981 to 1987, having first come to the university as a professor in 1948. He was active in a number of domestic and international professional associations,… 

Dec 9, 2020

NC State Experts Study Performance, Fit Testing for Face Masks for the Public

NC State
The Abstract talks to Assistant Professor Bryan Ormond about the findings of his research on face masks, and what you should look for in a cloth face covering to best protect yourself. 

Dec 7, 2020

Dean’s Page Alumnus: Darian Boyd ’19, TT, AmeriCorps

By Ngoc Nguyen Darian Boyd ’19 Degree: B.S., textile technology Current position/employer: AmeriCorps Member at Impact America Dean’s page: January 2018 – May 2019 Tell us about your current role: I’m currently on my second year of service through AmeriCorps at a nonprofit in Memphis, TN called Impact America. My job entails performing vision screenings for… 

Dec 4, 2020

Durham firefighter’s idea sparks new cancer study

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A Durham Firefighter came up with an idea to combat rising cancer rates amongst his peers, now it is being researched by Assistant Professor Bryan Ormond and his team. 

Nov 30, 2020

Dean’s Page Alumnus: Santiago Tellez ’18, PCC, Dental School

By Ngoc Nguyen Santiago Tellez ’18 Degree: B.S., polymer and color chemistry Current position/employer: dental student at UNC Adams School of Dentistry Dean’s page: May 2016  – May 2018 Tell us about your current role: I am currently a third-year dental student and I love every aspect of it! Dental school is challenging, but getting… 

Nov 23, 2020

Dean’s Page Alumna: Kaylin Sutton ’18, PCC, Organic Dyes & Pigments

By Ngoc Nguyen Kaylin Sutton ’18 Degree: B.S., polymer and color chemistry Current position/employer: color chemist at Organic Dyes & Pigments Dean’s page: May 2016 – May 2018 Tell us about your current role:  I work for a company that manufactures custom dye and pigment blends for various fields (textiles, car wash, agriculture, etc). My… 

Nov 23, 2020

Take a Closer Look at…Platform Magazine

Meet Platform Magazine (formerly known as PackFashion) — a fashion and culture magazine and creative community developed and run by Wilson College’s own students. 

Nov 17, 2020

Dean’s Page Alumna: Bella Latham ’18, TT, Graduate School: Ph.D. Fiber and Polymer Science

By Ngoc Nguyen Bella Latham ’18, ’20 Degree: B.S., textile technology (2018) and M.S., textile engineering (2020) Current position/employer: Ph.D. student in the Wilson College of Textiles and lab manager for Dr. Emiel DenHartog’s lab; research assistant in Dr. DenHartog’s lab group; Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) research fellow supporting United States Army… 

Nov 13, 2020

Prashant Prabhu Receives Distinguished Alumni Award

After completing his undergraduate studies in India, Prashant Prabhu came to NC State in 1975 not knowing what to expect from an American graduate school. His subsequent achievements as a student and then business leader took him all over the world. Now “retired” in Greenville, S.C. he relishes his continuing opportunities to give back as an educator, mentor and philanthropist.