Wilson College Communications

May 2, 2018

Textile Engineering Student Leads Project on Solar Bus Stop

It is hard to believe that Christian Rust, a rising-senior Park Scholar double majoring in textile engineering and chemical engineering, once questioned his ability to make an impact on a campus as large as NC State’s. But with a passion for service and human-centered innovation, Rust has come to the right place to leave his legacy. 

Apr 27, 2018

Revolutionizing the Pointe Shoe

Inspired by three young ballerinas in her family, graduate student Brittany Buckner is researching ways to make pointe shoes less expensive and more durable. She's looking for ballerinas to take her survey so that she can make impactful changes. 

Apr 27, 2018

Bill Oxenham Receives Distinguished Graduate Professorship Award

William Oxenham, the Abel C. Lineberger Chaired Professor at NC State University’s College of Textiles, was one of four NC State faculty to receive the Alumni Association Distinguished Graduate Professorship Award for for 2018. The award, which recognizes outstanding graduate level teaching at NC State, was presented at the 2018 Faculty Awards and Mathews Medal Ceremony on April 23, 2018. 

Apr 25, 2018

Textiles Students Design Sustainable Solutions

In this senior design course, students have two semesters to create a solution to a textiles industry problem. This year, several projects focus on sustainability. 

Apr 12, 2018

Destination: Textiles

Textile Technology alumna Jasmine Cox charts her own course in work at the Textile Technology Center and in graduate school online through the College of Textiles. 

Apr 3, 2018

From the Dean

Dean David Hinks highlights some the student and faculty accomplishments happening at the end of the 2017-18 semester. 

Apr 3, 2018

Bookmarks: 2018 Revealed, 2019 Design Challenge Opens

The College of Textiles unveils it 2018 bookmark and announces the 2019 competition theme! 

Mar 30, 2018

NC State researchers work to protect firefighters from cancer

CBS 17
The Wilson College of Textiles' Textile Protection and Comfort Center is developing new protective equipment for firefighters which aims to reduce the amount of carcinogens reaching the skin and in turn help prevent cancer amongst its wearers. 

Mar 30, 2018

Greater Good Textile Group to Host 3rd Annual Sustainable Business Forum

The Greater Good Textile Group will host its third annual Sustainable Business forum, featuring local clothing companies TS Designs and Pamut Apparel, on April 5. 

Mar 30, 2018

Alumnus Colin Holloway Delivers Game Changing Products for VF

As lead developer for VF Corporation’s Global Innovation Center, NC State College of Textiles double alumnus Colin Holloway works toward one goal: developing breakthrough technologies for new products. It’s a role that Holloway embraces.