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$Mansour Mohamed smiles at the camera in front of weaving machinery. He wears a bright white shirt that takes up most of the left-hand corner of the black and white film photograph. The machine behind him has many tubes leading to a loom-like structure.$

Jul 24, 2026

Remembering Professor Emeritus Mansour H. Mohamed

Reflect on the industry-changing achievements of the late Mansour H. Mohamed, who taught and researched at the Wilson College of Textiles for nearly 30 years.

$Karen Leonas points to a specimen in the hands of another researcher, a man with a dark beard wearing a lab coat and blue latex gloves. Karen also wear a lab coat and gloves with a white button up and a short blonde bob. They stand parallel to a lab counter, with a cabinet of beakers and sink.$

Jul 17, 2026

Karen Leonas Named Cornelson Family Distinguished Professor

Read about textiles industry leader Karen Leonas and her continuing work at the Wilson College in the Department of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management.

$Ahmed El-Shafei poses for a portrait in a room with many windows, flooded with sunlight. He has a short dark hair cut and dark-framed glasses. He wears a read and white striped shirt and a red tie.$

Jul 16, 2026

Ahmed El-Shafei Named INVISTA Distinguished Professor of Fiber and Polymer Chemistry

Ahmed El-Shafei has been named the INVISTA Distinguished Professor of Fiber and Polymer Chemistry at NC State University for his expertise in fiber and polymer chemistry and his commitment to advancing sustainability and technology in the field. El-Shafei attended Mansoura University in Mansoura, Egypt to earn his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemistry and organic…

Emiel DenHartog smiles for a portrait in a courtyard, with a brick building and stairs in the distance behind him. He wears grey glass and a black NC State polo shirt.

Jul 15, 2026

Emiel DenHartog Named Abel C. Lineberger Distinguished Professor

Read about the accomplishments and ongoing work being done by textile technology researcher Emiel DenHartog.

Bella Mabe poses in a red t-shirt and her hair in two buns. She holds up her student ID and a wolfie hand signal. She stands in front of a red lego sculpture of a wolf.

Jul 10, 2026

Small Town to City Living: Transfer Pathway Success for Fashion Undergraduate

Bella Mabe first enrolled at Gaston College because it seemed like the best way to buy herself some time. “When I graduated high school, I had no idea what I was going to do,” Mabe, who grew up in nearby Lincoln County, remembers. “But my high school counselors told me, ‘You can go to Gaston…

Roger Barker stands in a TPACC lab in front of someone wearing a firefighter turnout suit.

Jul 6, 2026

Roger L. Barker Appointed to the Order of the Long Leaf Pine by Governor Stein

Read about the outstanding achievements of Burlington Distinguished Professor of Textile Technology Roger L. Barker and his contributions to protective textiles over the past four decades.

Andre West smiles for a picture in front of a display commemorating the Zeis Textile Extension. He wears a black suit with a red, black and white plaid tie. The table he leans on features Wilson College merch and a vase of cotton. The plaque on the red wall behind him features the photos of Steve and Frosene Zeis next to a block of text.

Jun 30, 2026

Andre West to Step Down as Director of ZTE

Melissa Sharp will take over as director of Zeis Textiles Extension, as West returns to the Wilson College of Textiles faculty part time.

Collage of Landyn Hartman showing the Wolfpack symbol with his hands and various lab and backpack equipment behind him with a banner that says Day in the Life!

Jun 26, 2026

NC State Student Day in the Life: Landyn Hartman

Follow along with textile engineering student Landyn Hartman through a typical day at the Wilson College of Textiles.

The Textiles Research Symposium underway, with community members viewing rows of research posters in the lobby of the Textiles Complex.

Jun 23, 2026

The Future of Textiles Includes Collaboration and Innovation

Wilson College of Textiles graduate students exhibited their research through oral presentations and posters at the annual Textiles Research Symposium.

Andy Click smiles at the camera and poses with two "Go Pack" hand gestures. He wears a purple, floral, short sleeve button up and a black watch. He is bald and has a red beard and thin glasses. He stands in front of a large light that takes up most of the background.

Jun 22, 2026

Andy Click Wins Awards for Excellence for Long-Term Contributions

Our learning technology specialist, Andy Click, was awarded the highest honor for non-faculty members of the Wilson College family.