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Meet a Member of Our Wilson College Family: Bridget Inzirillo

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A wide view of models walkings on a runway bathed in purple and white light. The walkway is in the shape of an X and audience is packed into the space looking up at the models, who wear draped outfits with hardware features.

May 6, 2026

NC State Student Presents Collection in Scotland DONT WALK Charity Show

Undergraduate student Sarah Grace Simas traveled to Scotland and show her designs at the DONT WALK 2026 Charity Fashion Show.

Jamie Piraino stands smiling and holding out an ID badge in front of the Disney University building, with its logo visible on the exterior wall. Another person walks on the sidewalk in the background.

Apr 23, 2026

Undergraduate Creates Magic as a Costume Intern at Disney

Jamie Piraino, a junior in fashion and textile design, speaks about her experience as a costume buying intern at Walt Disney World in Orlando.

Professionals gathered around circular tables in a large conference room with grey walls. There are a few dozen adults sitting in black chairs facing a presenter towards the left of the frame.

Apr 23, 2026

AI in Textiles: Implementing and Regulating New Technologies 

Wilson College researchers and experts participated in a conference exploring the implications and use of AI in the fashion industry.
Wilson College of Textiles sign

Apr 23, 2026

Two Wilson College Faculty Receive Outstanding Engagement Award 

Amanda Mills and Xiaomeng Fang are honored for their contributions both inside and outside the classroom. 
Kyla Perry, Rachel Kelly and Celia Fennell wear formal dresses and take a selfie together in front of a colorful wall displaying large text that reads "Fashion Scholarship Fund" at an event. Rachel Kelly, center, holds out the camera for the selfie.

Apr 23, 2026

NC State Students Attend FSF LIVE 2026

Learn about the award-winning projects created by four Wilson College students and their trip to NYC, including networking opportunities and scholarly collaboration!
Dynamic PyroMan on fire in the Textile Protection and Comfort Center.

Apr 22, 2026

Dynamic PyroMan™ Earns Patent, Advancing Testing for Protective Apparel

A breakthrough patent brings real-world motion to thermal testing, aiming to redefine how protective apparel is evaluated under fire.
A group of people pose smiling in front of a step-and-repeat banner with NC State Wilson College of Textiles and Wells Fargo logos. Some have their "wolves up." Red and white balloons decorate the scene.

Apr 21, 2026

Recap: Wells Fargo Pitch to the Pack Competition 2026

Here’s the rundown on the second annual Wells Fargo Pitch to the Pack competition.
Wilson College of Textiles building

Apr 14, 2026

Leader of the Pack: Textiles Raises $8.7 Million to Transform Students’ Lives

On Day of Giving 2026, the Wilson College of Textiles led NC State’s leaderboard, raising $8,709,476 from 549 gifts to make the college more affordable for students and strengthen world-class academic programs.
Courtney Priester-Funderburk smiles and sits on a raised platform with a installation featuring a Target logo visible in the background.

Apr 10, 2026

Courtney Priester-Funderburk ’15: Safety, Quality and Regulatory Engineer at Target

Wilson College of Textiles alumna Courtney Priester-Funderburk details how her time at NC State shaped her current career path.
A headshot of Wilson staff Bridget Inzirillo. She has medium length brown hair, a brown framed glasses, a blue flowery blouse, and a big smile.

Mar 31, 2026

Meet a Member of Our Wilson College Family: Bridget Inzirillo

Meet our assistant dean of finance and operations Bridget Inzirillo.