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Oct 7, 2026

J’Den Williams Tavares Joins the Wilson College as Assistant Teaching Professor

Meet the newest addition to the Wilson team, assistant teaching professor J'Den Williams Tavares!

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Oct 5, 2026

Highlighting the Experiences of TECS Students Abroad

Hear more about the individual experiences of textile engineering, chemistry and science (TECS) students studying abroad and how it impacted their education.

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Sep 24, 2026

Wilson College Student Immersed in Building a Fashion Brand During CLASS: The NYC Experience

Wilson College of Textiles undergrad Katie Watson received a behind-the-scenes look at branding yourself in the fashion and retail industries in New York City during CLASS: The NYC Experience.

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Sep 23, 2026

Amit Patodia ’97 Wins the 2026 Distinguished Alumnus Award

Nearly 30 years after graduating, Amit Gopal Patodia ’97, a fourth-generation textiles leader, credits NC State with giving him the invaluable perspective that has guided his career.

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Sep 22, 2026

International Literary Festival Features Wilson Students’ Creations

An international addition of the Jaipur Literature Festival celebrated in Raleigh with featured work from Wilson students.

Sep 17, 2026

Remembering Dr. Andre West

Reflect on the incredible legacy of the late Andre West, who taught and researched at the Wilson College of Textiles for more than a decade.

Sep 14, 2026

Flex Factory Ready to Foster Entrepreneurship

The brand new W. Duke Kimbrell Flex Factory held its ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 11 to welcome in a new era of textile innovation and entrepreneurship.

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Aug 31, 2026

Project With a Purpose: Seniors Turn Rice Bags Into Solutions

Senior Design students participated in a sustainability challenge project during the first week of the fall semester.

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Aug 25, 2026

TECS REU: Working in a Textile Chemistry Lab as an Undergraduate

As a part of the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU), Connery Bunn worked for 10 weeks in an advanced lab and grew professionally and academically.

Aug 24, 2026

TECS REU: Working in a Textile Engineering Lab as an Undergraduate

Learn about how the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) has given textile engineering student Owen Rector the chance to see if research is right for him while gaining invaluable skills along the way.