Student Success

$Lindsay Davis is standing leaned over operating a large piece of dyeing machinery wearing a lab coat and safety goggles looking focused.$

Mar 7, 2026

Working in the Lab: ZTE Dyeing and Finishing Lab Student Spotlight

This polymer and color chemistry student is building on what she learns in class with her job at the Wilson College of Textiles’ Zeis Textiles Extension.

Men's basketball players Jordan Snell and Ven-Allen Lubin answer questions about the bedazzled belt wrapped around Lubin's neck at a postgame press conference.

Feb 19, 2026

Bedazzled Mystery: Who Made the Wolfpack’s Belt?

A red, silver and black belt was a big hit on social media Tuesday night in the wake of the NC State men’s basketball team’s 82-58 victory over rival North Carolina.

$Three students pose in front of a sprawling green field with several the NC State Dairy Farm in the background, with the horizon in the middle of the frame and a bright blue sky. The two students on the sides lean on a black fence, while their friend sits atop it between them. They are wearing flowing garments made of green, blue, and white fabrics and looking stoically at the camera.$

Feb 18, 2026

Students Develop Collections with Industry Partners

Read about the experiences of three groups of students who developed fashion collections based around sustainability and accessibility with the help of industry collaborators.

Annabelle Sharp poses with her hands on her hips and a smile in front of a sign reading "#RMIT Orientation" in large red letter. The signs spans the entire image and is on a lawn in front of tan buildings and a walkway.

Feb 12, 2026

Growing and Learning Abroad with Annabelle Sharp

Read about NC State student Annabelle Sharp’s four months in Australia, the lessons she learned along the way and her advice to other students looking to study abroad.

Will Swanson works on a loom in the Weaving Lab. He is reaching over to adjust the machine while wearing a red and white NC State jersey. There is an array of orange strings behind him, and the loom itself is green and has numerous wires and parts. A white and green textile is being woven and emerges from the bottom of the loom.

Jan 30, 2026

Undergraduate Student Gains Hands-on Experience in the Weaving Lab

Read about how Will Swanson’s work in the ZTE labs at NC State has shaped his professional growth and independent learning.

A group of three students sitting at a table smile for the camera. Slices of pizza on plates, water bottles and phones are visible on the table. A sunny day is visible through the windows in the background.

Jan 21, 2026

A Club For Career Preparation and Community Among Textiles Students

Tess Mulligan, president of the Textile Technology and Engineering Society, gives her insight into the connections and opportunities she’s found in the organization.

A model with dark hair in a bun, wearing a gold crown and a bright red outfit with an ornate gold embroidered vest, stands against a white background, looking over their shoulder.

Jan 9, 2026

Experience the Threads: Senior Collection Showcase 2025

Senior Studio students show off their one-of-a-kind collections after a semester of hard work and dedication.

A scrapbook style collage shows Maylan Maxwell studying on a laptop, posing by a fountain flashing a peace sign, and at Carter-Finley Stadium with Lainey Volz. Text reads "Day in the Life" over the center image.

Jan 7, 2026

NC State Student Day In the Life: Maylan Maxwell

Fashion and textile management student Maylan Maxwell reflects on her workload, classes and studying abroad, and gives advice for students looking to join the Wilson College.

Naomi Southerland wears red cap and gown and holds a rolled facsimile diploma and a frame and walks through a "tunnel" of applauding faculty and staff members dressed in academic regalia during a commencement ceremony.

Dec 12, 2025

Celebrating a New Class of Wilson College Graduates

Meet three of the newest alumnae.

Fatemeh Heydari wears a red cap and gown and shakes hands with David Hinks on stage during a commencement ceremony. Other faculty and rolled facsimile diplomas are visible in the background.

Dec 12, 2025

Fatemeh Heydari ’25: Combining Two Disciplines

A multipassionate student prepares to graduate with bachelor’s degrees in biomedical and textile engineering.