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Xiaomeng Fang stands behind a knitting machine and points to a certain part of the machine to show two students to her left how it works.

Jul 31, 2023

Wilson College of Textiles Faculty Member’s Engaging Teaching Methods Earn Her Professional Honors

Xiaomeng Fang says 2023 Outstanding Teacher Award is a testament to her mentors — colleagues and family alike.

two students show textile sample to another person

Jul 28, 2023

Textiles Senior Design Students Partner with U.S. Army, Under Armour

Seniors in textile engineering and textile technology at NC State University tackled projects focusing on sustainability, military uniforms, footwear and more during their capstone course.

Willie Bowen stands with a bookmark in front of a colorful background at the Wilson College of Textiles

Jul 25, 2023

Bookmarking the Success of the Wilson College of Textiles

Since its inception, the college’s woven bookmark program and its first designer, Willie Bowen ’59, have celebrated the impressive innovation areas within NC State’s Wilson College of Textiles.

Shourya Lingampally adjusts a machine in a first-floor lab of the Wilson College of Textiles.

Jul 24, 2023

Wearable Connector Technology Advances at Wilson College of Textiles Could Assist Doctors, Soldiers in Combat

Researchers develop wearable connectors that could be key to functionality of critical devices in a range of wearable technology fields.

Jul 22, 2023

Episode 65: The S*** Doesn’t Fit with Meredith McQuerry Ph.D and Cassandra Kwon Ph.D

Fire Rescue Wellness
Wilson College Assistant Research Professor Cassandra Kwon joins former Wilson College Ph.D. Research Assistant Meredith McQuerry to discuss the fit of female firefighter gear.

Arash Kasebi adjusts a firefighter helmet and hood on a mannequin head in a lab at the Wilson College of Textiles.

Jul 21, 2023

Volunteer Firefighter Arash Kasebi Brings On-the-Field Insight to Postdoctoral Research

Postdoctoral research fellow Arash Kasebi has dedicated his academic career to investigating and improving firefighter gear at the Wilson College of Textiles.

Jul 20, 2023

Congrats to the 2023-2024 DELTA Grants Recipients

DELTA News
Wilson College of Textiles Associate Professor Wendy Kraus recieves a DELTA Grant from NC State University for her faculty fellowship.

Alyssa Jennings (left) stands next to NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson (right). They both hold glass awards for the 2023 Award for Excellence. Behind them is a wall with "NC State University" written on it.

Jul 18, 2023

Academic Advisor Alyssa Jennings Wins NC State Award for Excellence for Compassionate Service

Alyssa Jennings started her own food pantry at the Wilson College of Textiles to support staff members experiencing food insecurity.

Student (left) looks at Kate Annett-Hitchcock (right), who is touching parts of a jacket on a mannequin to suggest changes.

Jul 18, 2023

Katherine Annett-Hitchcock Plans to Stay Active and Involved After Retiring from the Wilson College

During her time at the Wilson College of Textiles, she's pushed inclusive design forward and mentored countless students to success in the fashion industry.

Jul 17, 2023

UAPB students get look at textiles

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Merchandising, textile and design students at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff tour the Wilson College of Textiles.