Wilson College Communications

Apr 19, 2016

Liz Moran Recognized for Advancing International Education

Liz Moran, Director of Advising and Admissions for the Wilson College of Textiles, has been selected as this year’s recipient of the NC State Office of International Affairs’ Recognition for Leadership in International Education. This award honors and celebrates the recipient’s outstanding contributions to study abroad and to the internationalization of the University. The award was… 

Apr 19, 2016

From Polymer Camp to Textiles to a Leadership Opportunity

Written by Miranda Bunnis Elizabeth Jezioranski, a freshman at the Wilson College of Textiles and president of the NC State chapter of the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC), credits her 2014 Polymer Camp experience with her decision to pursue her degree in the Polymer and Color Chemistryprogram at NC State. Jezioranski, a Raleigh native… 

Apr 15, 2016

Textiles PhD Students Win at Lulu eGames Startup Competition

Four Wilson College of Textiles doctoral students took first place honors in one of the Lulu eGames competition categories on April 14. The team’s novel nonwoven based air-filtration products won the B Corp Champions Challenge portion of the annual startup competition. The B Corp track allows NC State students the opportunity to create and showcase a… 

Apr 5, 2016

A Year Abroad Helped Define the Future for This PhD Student

Written by Miranda Bunnis The idea of going abroad as a student can be a daunting: embracing a whole new culture and language on top of working or studying. Wilson College of Textiles doctoral student Mira Abed decided to confront this challenge head on when she applied to teach at the Incheon International High School… 

Apr 5, 2016

Textiles Student Makes a Swedish Connection Studying Abroad

Written by Miranda Bunnis Going abroad as an international student for a semester or even a year is nothing new to NC State Wilson College of Textiles students. But thanks to Diamond Jackson, students now have an additional choice to consider: the University of Borås in Sweden. Jackson studied there during the fall 2015 semester. Why… 

Apr 1, 2016

Kent Hester Named 2016 Textiles Leader of the Year

NC State’s Wilson College of Textiles has named alumnus Kent Hester the 2016 Leader of the Year. He will receive his award at a banquet on April 18. The award is bestowed annually to an individual who has shown outstanding leadership qualities that have moved the textile industry forward in innovative ways. Members of the Kappa Tau… 

Mar 28, 2016

Spring Shows Highlight Fashion and Textile Design Creativity

Spring in North Carolina can be counted on to bring a return to warmer weather, pollen coating every surface and NC State student shows and exhibitions. Tickets are on sale now for two exciting Wilson College of Textiles events happening soon: the 19th Annual AATS Fashion Exposé and the FTD: Emerging Designers Showcase. Be sure to get your tickets.… 

Mar 24, 2016

Textiles Students Compete and Win at Graduate Research Symposium

Eighteen Wilson College of Textiles students competed in the 11th Annual NC State Graduate Student Research Symposium held March 23. When the judging was done, two had claimed top spots. Ruth Adikorley, who is in the Textile Technology Management doctoral program, took first place in the Social Sciences and Management category, while Allison Bowles, a student… 

Mar 15, 2016

Strong College of Textiles Presence at Charleston Fashion Week 2016

The Wolfpack will be well represented during this week’s Baker Motor Company Charleston Fashion Week®, one of the premier fashion weeks in North America since its founding in 2007. Five of sixteen designers competing as semifinalists in CFW’s Emerging Designer Competition have NC State Wilson College of Textiles roots. Three are alumni and two are current students.… 

Mar 11, 2016

2016 Anniversary Bookmark Competition

Open to All Wilson College Students, Faculty and StaffHelp celebrate 25 years on Centennial campus with a bookmark design featuring the Wilson College of Textiles building.The winning design will be distributed to over 2,000 people around the world!Deadline: Friday, April 1, 2016For complete design rules visit go.ncsu.edu/bookmark As we mark the 25th anniversary of the…