Student Success

$Yvy Nguyen adjusts model casting images in a room filled with dresses$

Mar 19, 2026

Wilson Students Participate in Fashion Weeks Around the World

Read about the experiences and takeaways of five students who worked on the professional, fast-paced shows of prestigious designers in New York City, Milan and London.

$A YouTube thumbnail with a collage and scrapbook-like style shows a selfie of Penny Kudlak outside and photos of the Wilson College of Textiles courtyard, a lab, sushi, and an beaded embroidery sample in a hoop. "Day in the Life!" is written in curved white font with a red background.$

Mar 18, 2026

A Day In The Life of an NC State Student: Penny Kudlak

Textile technology student Penny Kudlak offers advice to prospective students and reflects on her research and work experience with the Wilson College of Textiles.

$A student in a Wilson College of Textiles studio wears headphones while threading a wooden loom to prepare it for weaving; shelves behind hold yarn and fabric samples.$

Mar 13, 2026

The Wilson College of Textiles’ Most Interesting Courses

Learn about a unique course offered in the fall to students enrolled in each of the Wilson College of Textiles' majors!

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

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.