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

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Nicole Rosario-Ortiz wears her hair pulled back, wearing a pink striped shirt and hoop earrings, smiles confidently with arms crossed. The background is blurred with "Allen" visible on the wall.

Dec 3, 2025

Nicole Rosario-Ortiz ’23: Bringing Textile Expertise to Government Clients

With a background in chemical engineering, this alumna brings a unique perspective to the textile industry and her role at Booz Allen Hamilton.
Aerial view of Centennial Campus and the Raleigh skyline.

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.
Devon Poulin, Fatemeh Heydari and Jordan Everett stand for a posed group photo in the Senior Design Lab.

Nov 25, 2025

Senior Design Group Reimagines Kinesiology Tape

Through their capstone course, these students applied what they learned in the classroom to help their industry sponsor solve this real-world challenge.
Karen Leonas stands outside in a sunlit breezeway, wearing an off-white blouse and brown sweater, with brick columns and greenery in the background.

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.
Sutton Hodges smiles while wearing a red dress standing outdoors on a grassy area, making the "Wolfpack" hand sign. She wears gold jewelry and her long blonde hair is down. Trees and a brick building are in the background.

Nov 21, 2025

From Student-Athlete to Ph.D. Student: Sutton Hodges Pursues Her Third NC State Degree

Sutton Hodges balanced a rigorous cheerleading schedule with the demands of her undergraduate and master's degrees. Now, she has decided to stay at NC State and pursue a Ph.D. in textile technology management.

Claire Henson smiling at the camera.

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.
Smiling image of Meredith Gaskill

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.
Smiling photo of Helen Wilson

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.
Smiling photo of Max Ring

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.
Smiling image of Lily McGrath

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.