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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

Roger L. Barker was inducted into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Society by North Carolina Governor Josh Stein in recognition of his decades of committed research and teaching at NC State and contributions to fire safety.  As he retired from the Wilson College on July 1, Barker celebrated forty-five years of service at…
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

Andre West, who has served the Wilson College community dutifully as the director of Zeis Textiles Extension (ZTE) since 2019, will be stepping down from his role and beginning phased retirement effective June 30. Melissa Sharp, the associate director of ZTE, will take over as the interim director effective July 1. The Zeis Textiles Extension…
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.
Students stand in a classroom in front of a screen that says Canes x Wilson

Jun 8, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes Partner With Marketing Undergraduates on Real-World Campaigns 

Brand management and marketing students got the ultimate real world experience by crafting campaigns in collaboration with the Carolina Hurricanes team.
Julia Handley smiles and claps as she follows models off the runway. The last model is wearing a wedding gown.

May 29, 2026

NC State Fashion Week 2026: Recapping in Style

The Wilson College of Textiles and the College of Design collaborated on a week of events showcasing student work and bringing the fashion industry to campus.
Michael Ward

May 28, 2026

Celebrating a Decade of Purpose With the North Carolina Textile Foundation

Over the past 10 years, Michael Ward has risen from director of development to executive director of the North Carolina Textile Foundation with one goal in mind: helping donors see the true impact of their generosity.
A student presents a large research poster to peers and judges, who stand around a table and face away from the camera. They are in a large lobby and surrounded by other attendees.

May 22, 2026

Undergraduates Develop Solutions for Industry Leaders in Senior Design

Seniors majoring in textile engineering and textile technology took on year-long development projects for the Senior Design capstone course.
Sophia Thompson looks down at her forearm, which is being equipped with an armband with embedded technology. Her dark hair is in a slicked-back ponytail and she wears a navy and white striped sweater. To the right is another student fastening the armband, and a lab is laid out behind them with two other student in frame working on countertops.

May 20, 2026

Undergraduate Conducts Research in Emerging Wearable Electronics Lab

Read about the experiences and benefits Sophia Thompson, senior, gained working in a research lab focused on developing wearable devices.