Giving Back

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Jul 15, 2025

Centennial Scholar Kat Charrier ’26 Traveled Down Under Using Her Enrichment Funds

With support from generous donors, Kat Charrier, a fashion and textile management student, has been given the life-changing opportunity to study abroad in Melbourne, Australia, using her Centennial Scholarship’s enrichment funds.

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May 22, 2025

Wilson Family Builds on Legacy to Celebrate Textiles’ — and NC State’s — Future

With a new $10 million commitment, the Wilson family deepens their support for the Wilson College of Textiles and NC State Athletics while celebrating the university’s future under the leadership of Chancellor Kevin Howell.

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Apr 15, 2025

Day of Giving Donors Power the Future for Textiles Students, Programs and Research

On March 26, members of the Wilson College of Textiles community came together to raise over $1 million for the sixth consecutive year to provide critical support for scholarships, academic programs and research.

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Apr 4, 2025

Milliken Naming Investment Fuels NC State Research in the Textile Protection and Comfort Center

A $1.5 million investment from the Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation will accelerate protective and comfort research and create critical graduate fellowships in the newly named Milliken Textile Protection and Comfort Center.

Mar 21, 2025

The Wilson College of Textiles Celebrates 125 Years of Excellence

Since 1899, NC State has led the globe in textiles education, innovation and leadership, and the Wilson College of Textiles' 125-year legacy is a milestone worth celebrating.

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Mar 12, 2025

Six Years of #GivingPack: Why These Pack Members Support Textiles on Day of Giving

On Day of Giving, donor support unlocks opportunities that empower Textiles students, staff, faculty, programs and research. These seven donors continue to champion the Wilson College of Textiles year after year.

Feb 19, 2025

Two Outstanding Graduates Win the 2025 Distinguished Young Alumni Awards

Since graduating from the Wilson College of Textiles, Cameron Cooper '09 and Germanee Gerald '13 have gone above and beyond to distinguish themselves through their professional achievements, groundbreaking research and alignment with the college’s core values.

Feb 18, 2025

Germanee Gerald ’13 Receives the 2025 Distinguished Young Alumni Award

In recognition of her professional achievements, community involvement and alignment with the college’s core values, Germanee Gerald was named a recipient of the Wilson College of Textiles’ 2025 Distinguished Young Alumni Award.

Feb 18, 2025

Cameron Cooper ’09 Receives the 2025 Distinguished Young Alumni Award

In recognition of his professional achievements, community involvement and alignment with the college’s core values, Cameron Cooper was named a recipient of the Wilson College of Textiles’ 2025 Distinguished Young Alumni Award.

Jan 13, 2025

Cutting-Edge Flex Factory to Honor Textile Titan, W. Duke Kimbrell ’49

Textile innovation and entrepreneurship at NC State's Wilson College of Textiles will reach unprecedented heights with the newly named W. Duke Kimbrell Flex Factory.