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Greater Good Textile Group to Host 3rd Annual Sustainable Business Forum

Giving Back

ORNL summer intern Yue Yuan

Jul 19, 2019

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.  
The Horne Family

Jun 11, 2019

Hornes: Past, Present and Future

By Melissa Sharp 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 submitted his lone application to N.C. State University. “I remember my high school guidance counselor telling me I can do better than that, which really just made… 
Hemline for Hearts competition submissions

Mar 19, 2019

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

Mar 11, 2019

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. 
Wilson College of Textiles Shirts

Nov 13, 2018

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. 
Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council

Nov 12, 2018

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. 
Wilson Family

Nov 9, 2018

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 Family

Nov 9, 2018

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. 
Latasia Priest

Jun 22, 2018

Meet Latasia Priest

Latasia Priest holds a degree in mechanical engineering -- but instead of building machines, she spends her days building relationships. As the new assistant director of annual giving and prospect development for the North Carolina Textile Foundation (NCTF), she engages with young alumni every day to boost support for the College of Textiles at NC State. 
Greater Good Textile Group

Mar 30, 2018

Greater Good Textile Group to Host 3rd Annual Sustainable Business Forum

The Greater Good Textile Group will host its third annual Sustainable Business forum, featuring local clothing companies TS Designs and Pamut Apparel, on April 5.