Wilson College Communications

Jul 30, 2020

Dr. Ford Named a Chancellor’s Innovation Fund Recipient for her Plant-based Carbon Fiber Research

By Amanda Padbury Dr. Ericka Ford, assistant professor in Wilson College’s Department of  Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science Department, received funding from the Chancellor’s Innovation Fund to support her work on lignin-based carbon fibers. Learn more about Plant-based Carbon Fiber Research 

Jul 29, 2020

The Wilson College of Textiles Experience

Two students. Two amazingly different stories. Learn about the college experience from one student majoring in fashion and textile management and from a recent alumna who majored in polymer and color chemistry. Students at the Wilson College of Textiles have a multitude of opportunities available to them and can engage in opportunities that are unique to their personalities and career aspirations.     

Jul 10, 2020

Small Town Values Inspire “Textile Twins” Charles and Thomas Poston to Create Endowment

Little did the Poston boys realize at the time, but their people-oriented, small-town involvement with church, school and community built their confidence and set them on the path to successful careers in the textile  industry, ultimately preparing them for their latest role, as philanthropists. 

Jun 29, 2020

Meet Young Alumna Karen Middleton ’17

For Karen Middleton, the Wilson College of Textiles was a perfect fit for her continued education. With a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from the University of Maryland, and previous experience in the U. S. Middleton sought to further her skills in business and technology with a master’s degree in textiles at NC State’s Wilson College of Textiles.  

May 28, 2020

Meet Young Alumna Courtney Oswald

After experiencing the Summer Textile Exploration Program (STEP) program as a high schooler, Courtney Oswald chose the Wilson College of Textiles and never looked back. As a student, she participated in numerous extracurricular activities, forged great relationships and created amazing memories. She received a B.S. in Textile Engineering, then continued her studies for another semester to earn her Master’s in Textile Engineering. 

May 18, 2020

From Engineering to Analytics

As businesses look to make decisions, they turn to data to draw conclusions to solve problems. Not surprisingly, the brightest minds analyzing data are coming from NC State. 

May 12, 2020

Meet Young Alumnus Dr. Brian Hamilton

DegreesM.S. Textile Management & Technology, NC State University, 2010Ph.D. Textile Technology Management, NC State University, 2012 Job TitleSenior manager, Future at Reebok HometownTewksbury, Massachusetts Dr. Brian Hamilton, a young alumnus based in Massachusetts, works as a leader in innovation for Reebok, a world-renowned footwear company. He graduated from the Wilson College of Textiles in 2010 with a… 

May 12, 2020

Meet Young Alumna Meredith McKague

DegreeB.S. Textile Technology, concentration in Technical Textiles, 2014 Job TitleManager – Product Integrity, Fabric & Materials at Carter’s HometownFayetteville, NC Meredith McKague is a young alumna of the Wilson College of Textiles who is currently working with one of the leaders in children’s clothing located in Atlanta, GA. She graduated in 2014 with a B.S.… 

May 8, 2020

Heart Maker: Meet New TECS Assistant Professor Jessica Gluck

Written by Cameron Walker Photo: TECS Associate Professor Jessica Gluck working in her laboratory What if you could create a new heart from a patient’s own cells, eliminating problems such as long waits for organ donors and the possibility of organ rejection? New Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science (TECS) assistant professor Jessica Gluck believes it’s possible,… 

May 8, 2020

Carving Their Own Path

By Delisha Hinton Members of the Class of 2020 never would have imagined being anywhere else but here at the end of their academic journey. But then again, their college experience has been unlike any other in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Skills developed through research projects, team presentations, internships, student organization meetings, study abroad…