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Belltower

Jul 26, 2021

Introducing the 2025 Class of Centennial Scholars

Members of the newest class of Centennial Scholars share why they're pursuing a degree in textiles and their goals for their time at Wilson College. 
Emilie Phan

Jul 23, 2021

Emilie Phan: Finding Community Within the Wilson College of Textiles

Emilie Phan, recent graduate of the textile engineering program at NC State Wilson College of Textiles, appreciated the community she found here. 
Kiana Bonollo

Jul 9, 2021

Kiana Bonollo: Putting Her Fashion Design Experience to Practical Use

Kiana Bonollo, recent graduate from the NC State Wilson College of Textiles, is thankful for all the fashion design opportunities she had to collaborate with other students while at the college. She’s especially excited to put those experiences to practical use as she takes the next steps in her journey. 
Lorenzo de Medici Institute in Italy

Apr 21, 2021

Five NC State Wilson College of Textiles Students Showcase Their Creativity and Resilience During an Unusual 2020 Spring Semester

The COVID-19 pandemic caused the Spring 2020 semester to take an unexpected turn.  Unaware of the coming health crisis, five NC State students from the Wilson College of Textiles left the US in January, 2020 to study abroad at the […] 
Bella Latham

Mar 26, 2021

A New Degree, A New Learning Opportunity

After earning her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Wilson College, Bella Latham has discovered that she isn’t done learning. She is pursuing a doctorate in Fiber and Polymer Science while conducting research in cold weather protective textiles for the military as an Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education research fellow. 
Circular Knitting Loom

Nov 4, 2020

Prototype Graft, Designed to Replace Damaged Heart Vessels, Shows Promise in Cell Study

Researchers in NC State’s Wilson College of Textiles and Case Western Reserve University have developed a prototype of a vascular graft that could replace a damaged or blocked coronary artery, which supplies blood to the heart. Knitting a collagen material with a synthetic yarn gives strength and flexibility that may promote healing for heart attack patients. 
Ritika on runway

Aug 11, 2020

Student Entrepreneur Brings South Asian Fashions to Rent the Runway

Fashion and textile management student Ritika Shamdasani and her fashion company, Sani, have launched into the national spotlight after being featured on Rent the Runway. 
Chancellor Woodson

May 5, 2020

Chancellor’s Creating Community Awards Go Virtual

The annual Chancellor’s Creating Community Awards honor outstanding faculty, staff, colleges, students and student organizations that have made exceptional efforts and contributions in the areas of equity, diversity and inclusion. 
Emillie Phan sits on the road as the terrain of Australia sits behind her.

May 4, 2020

Emilie Phan Spends a Semester Abroad in Australia

Textile engineering student Emilie Phan shares how studying abroad in Adelaide, Australia allowed her to grow both academically and personally. 
Madagascar Cornfields

Feb 6, 2020

From Peace Corps to Peace Goods

Textile Technology alumna Kyley Schmidt ‘00 put her degree to work during a tour with the Peace Corps, helping the rural community of Soatanana in Madagascar turn their tradition of weaving with wild silk into a sustainable industry. With her support, they honed their skills, organized into a cooperative and have increased their household income by 70%.