A Passion for Producing Beneficial Reactions
NC State alumna Natalie Sherwood makes a connection between her love for theater and her love of polymer and color chemistry – with a little boost from philanthropy.
Giving Back
Ward Promoted to NCTF Executive Director
Get to know Michael Ward, who was recently promoted to executive director of the North Carolina Textile Foundation (NCTF), the fundraising arm of the Wilson College of Textiles.
Learning to Lead
Over the past year, almost two dozen women at the Wilson College of Textiles have benefited from professional development grants through the Ellen Rohde Leadership Initiative. Female students, faculty and staff have been able to network and learn through travel to conferences, workshops and research opportunities worldwide as a result of these grants, honing their leadership skills and widening their career paths.
Hornes: Past, Present and Future
Chuck Horne had options, plenty of options, when the time arrived to apply for college in the late 1960s. Horne, however, needed only one and...
Hemline for Hearts Competition Completes Its Third Run
Hemline for Hearts, the service learning design competition, took place on February 16 in Crabtree Valley Mall for its third annual run.
Charles Heilig Helps Weave Textiles’ Future through Service and Giving
As president of the North Carolina Textile Foundation, Charles S. Heilig III serves as a way to give back. NC State's Wilson College of Textiles provided Heilig with a path that led him to where he is today: president and chief executive officer of Parkdale, a global leader in yarn manufacturing.
Reflections and Reactions: Wilson College of Textiles Makes History
Ask students, faculty and staff of the newly-named Wilson College of Textiles what the Wilson family’s commitment means to them, and a common thread emerges: This is a tight-knit community – a family – made even stronger by this landmark gift.
Meet the Members of the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council
A group of recent graduates is helping to shape the NC State Wilson College of Textiles as they give back to their alma mater. The Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council was established with 12 members in 2017; over the past year, members have worked to support the College in myriad ways, from volunteering their time at events to creating internship opportunities for current students.
Transformative Gift to NC State Names the Wilson College of Textiles
A $28 million gift from Fred Wilson and family names the College of Textiles.
Wilson College of Textiles Honors an Extraordinary Gift and an Extraordinary History
An extraordinary gift from Fred Wilson Jr. (’61), of High Point, and the Wilson family celebrates three generations of Textiles alumni and makes Wilson College of Textiles the second named college at NC State.