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Meredith McKague

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.…
Jessica Gluck

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,…
2020 graduates overhead photo

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…
Emillie Phan sits on the road as the terrain of Australia sits behind her.

May 4, 2020

Emilie Phan Spends a Semester Abroad in Australia

Textile engineering student Emilie Phan shares how studying abroad in Adelaide, Australia allowed her to grow both academically and personally.
Armfield Family

Apr 28, 2020

Armfield Foundation’s investment in Pioneer Scholars Program called “remarkable, synergistic”

At the end of the day, Ragsdale’s recommendation proved to be spot on. "Being able to marry textiles and education in one grant," says Oakley, "was for us a remarkable, synergistic opportunity."
Ritika and Niki Shamdasani

Apr 24, 2020

Designing Your Own Career: Meet Entrepreneur Ritika Shamdasani

By Delisha Hinton At the age of 16, Ritika Shamdasani and her sister, Niki Shamdasani, co-founded Sani from their personal experiences of trying to access their cultural clothing as first-generation South Asian Americans. Shamdasani, a first-year fashion and textile management major who is also minoring in cognitive science and computer science, chose the Wilson College…

Mar 16, 2020

Deadlier than Fire: Protecting firefighters from cancer risks

ABC 13
As part of their "Deadlier than Fire" series, ABC13 talks to Assistant Professor Bryan Ormond about his research on firefighters' PPE and how they're hoping to combat rising cancer rates amongst those keeping us safe.
Shaun Gillie poses in front of a wall of tropical greenery.

Feb 10, 2020

Shaun Gillie Gains Independence During a Semester in Ecuador

Polymer and color chemistry student Shaun Gillie shares stories and advice following a semester abroad in South America.
Ariana Ferreria smiles in front of water in Cuba.

Feb 10, 2020

Ariana Ferreria Reflects on Summer Abroad in Cuba

Fashion and textile management student Ariana Ferreria shares how achieving her dream of studying abroad helped her grow confidence in her identity.
Madagascar Cornfields

Feb 6, 2020

From Peace Corps to Peace Goods

Textile Technology alumna Kyley Schmidt ‘00 put her degree to work during a tour with the Peace Corps, helping the rural community of Soatanana in Madagascar turn their tradition of weaving with wild silk into a sustainable industry. With her support, they honed their skills, organized into a cooperative and have increased their household income by 70%.