Wilson College Communications

Oct 17, 2017

Textile Engineering Student Attends Forbes Under 30 Summit

College of Textiles senior Gurjot Baweja was one of 1,000 college students chosen to participate in the Forbes Under 30 Scholars Program, sponsored by global banking and financial services firm JPMorgan Chase. The program is open to high-achieving juniors, seniors and graduate students in the business and technology sectors. 

Oct 10, 2017

Fourth Generation Alumna Carves her own Path

Sara Thomas, B.S., Fashion and Textile Management ’15, has cotton woven into her genes. She is the fourth generation of the Thomas family to graduate from the College of Textiles. Her great-grandfather, Mason P. Thomas, arrived on NC State’s campus in 1919 and every generation of her family since has followed in his footsteps. However, just as the textile industry has shifted focus across the decades, each member of the Thomas family has carved out his or her unique path. 

Sep 28, 2017

Zika-Resistant Clothing Project to be Featured at ACCelerate Festival

Pioneering NC State projects that blend art and science take center stage at the upcoming ACCelerate Festival including "A Fashionable Response to Mosquito Protection", a project led by Textiles researchers and students. 

Sep 28, 2017

Heritage is the Hallmark of FTD Alumna’s Clothing Line

Fashion and Textile Design alumna Lisbeth Arias celebrates her heritage with Descalza, a fashion she began as an undergraduate. She recently launched the collection of scarves, ties and skirts via a successful Kickstarter campaign. 

Sep 28, 2017

Discover Textiles at NC State

We invite you and your family to explore the College of Textiles during our annual Open House. Come enjoy a full day of events and presentations designed to introduce you to the exciting world of textiles and the many opportunities available to textiles students at NC State. 

Sep 22, 2017

As Kent Hester Retires, He Leaves a Legacy of Service

After three decades, Kent Hester is retiring at the end of September. The alum and director of Student and Career Services reflects on his time at the College of Textiles and the experiences that shaped his career. 

Sep 19, 2017

Economical Engineering: Adam Barksdale ’16 at Nissan

Read about College of Textiles alumnus Adam Barksdale '16, design engineer at Nissan. 

Sep 14, 2017

Textiles Student Spends Semester Abroad with Sharks, Koalas and Kangaroos!

Textile Engineering student Annie Corah spend a semester abroad in Australia. During her time studying at the University of Adelaide, she had the opportunity to make new friends, experience new things and embark on new adventures. 

Sep 12, 2017

Trial Run: Mini Senior Design Challenge With Rise Against Hunger

For the fourth time, Rise Against Hunger returned to the Senior Design capstone class in search of sustainable ways to recycle rice bags they deliver to developing countries. Twenty five teams stepped up with creative and functional prototypes. 

Sep 12, 2017

Dr. Sonja Salmon Joins College of Textiles as Associate Professor and Industrial Partnerships Manager

Dr. Sonja Salmon has been hired as associate professor and industrial partnerships manager at her alma mater, NC State's College of Textiles.