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Rooted in the Pack Since Childhood, Kaylee Smith Wagner ’17 is a Proud New…

Honors and Awards

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Dec 16, 2025

Wilson College Faculty Member Receives Goodnight Early Career Innovator Award

The honor recognizes assistant professors at NC State with impressive accomplishments in the areas of research, mentorship and education.

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Dec 10, 2025

NC State Announces 2025-26 Goodnight Early Career Innovators

See which Wilson College of Textiles faculty member earned this prestigious recognition.
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Nov 26, 2025

Meet the Newest Members of the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council

Six recent graduates will continue to build on their lifelong commitment to the Wilson College of Textiles through their leadership and philanthropic involvement in their new roles as members of the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council.
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Nov 24, 2025

NC State Professor Wins One of the Textile Industry’s Greatest Honors

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists has named Professor Karen Leonas the winner of its highest scientific award.
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Nov 18, 2025

Claire Henson ’22, ’23, Material Developer at Under Armour, is a New DYALC Member

Now a material developer at Under Armour, Claire Henson ’22, ’23 reflects on how the Wilson College of Textiles shaped her career and continues to influence her life as a new member of the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council.
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Nov 18, 2025

Meredith Gaskill ’24, Corporate Communications Coordinator at Kontoor Brands, is a New DYALC Member

Alumna Meredith Gaskill, a dual Park Scholar and Centennial Scholar, shares how the Wilson College shaped her career in textiles and why it remains an important part of her life.
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Nov 18, 2025

Helen Wilson ’15, Material Developer for Workwear Outfitters, Is A New DYALC Member

Now a material developer for Workwear Outfitters, Helen Wilson ’15 shares how a single high school presentation changed the course of her career and connected her to the Wilson College of Textiles for life.
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Nov 18, 2025

Max Ring ’23, Account Manager at Everra, Is A New DYALC Member

Now an account manager at Everra, alumnus Max Ring reflects on how his lifelong Wolfpack pride and natural talent in STEM shaped his career path and connected him to the DYALC.
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Nov 18, 2025

Lily McGrath ’24, a Sample Coordinator at Tuckernuck, is a New DYALC Member

Now a sample coordinator at Tuckernuck in Washington, D.C., Lily McGrath ’24 reflects on her time at the Wilson College of Textiles and her excitement to join the college’s Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council.
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Nov 18, 2025

Rooted in the Pack Since Childhood, Kaylee Smith Wagner ’17 is a Proud New DYALC Member

Now a senior account manager at Lear Corporation, Kaylee Smith Wagner attributes her success to the connections and experience she gained at the Wilson College of Textiles.