Cover Caption: Stanigar at La Moda in 1995 with supervisors Sharon Hardy (left) and Sonia Knight (right). When Dr. Jennifer Denton Stanigar accepted a...
By Debbie Willmschen Imagine being tasked with crafting a dress entirely of red paper hearts. Now, consider the heart-pounding exhilaration of completing this design within...
Degrees B.S. apparel design, Florida State University ’07 B.S. merchandising, Florida State University ’07 M.S. textiles, North Carolina State University ’10 Job Title Founder/Owner, Textile...
By Taylor Pardue Dr. Dame S. Hamby made a lasting mark on NC State through his time and talent. Hamby served as dean of the...
After completing his undergraduate studies in India, Prashant Prabhu came to NC State in 1975 not knowing what to expect from an American graduate school. His subsequent achievements as a student and then business leader took him all over the world. Now “retired” in Greenville, S.C. he relishes his continuing opportunities to give back as an educator, mentor and philanthropist.
Stronger as a Pack, the Wilson College of Textiles raised over $2.5 million during NC State's 2020 Day of Giving to support our students.
Little did the Poston boys realize at the time, but their people-oriented, small-town involvement with church, school and community built their confidence and set them on the path to successful careers in the textile industry, ultimately preparing them for their latest role, as philanthropists.
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."
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%.
Monica Matthai Warsaw has always been grateful for the opportunities that her Centennial Scholarship created. The impact was so profound that she hoped to one...
