Student Success

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Mar 20, 2025

New York Fashion Week Through the Eyes of an NC State Student

Wilson College of Textiles student Sarah Grace Simas got a firsthand look at the global fashion industry during her time with the U of NYFW program.

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Mar 7, 2025

Two Wilson College Students Completed an Independent Study, Focusing on the Path of Wool from Fiber to Fabric

Grace Avery and Eliza Sweeney share their experiences with a hands-on, independent study where they transformed wool fibers into fabric samples.

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Mar 6, 2025

A Q&A With Pitch to the Pack’s Inaugural Winner

Hear from NC State Ph.D. student and entrepreneur Reid Barnett about the story behind his business and the impact of Pitch to the Pack.

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Mar 6, 2025

Entrepreneurial Spirit Takes Center Stage at Inaugural Pitch to the Pack Competition

The Wilson College of Textiles and Wells Fargo teamed up to provide resources and opportunities to NC State entrepreneurs to grow their textile-related businesses.

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Feb 17, 2025

Small College Makes Big Impact at NC State’s 3MT Competition

The 2024 “People’s Choice” winner, and one other finalist, are Wilson College of Textiles graduate students.

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Feb 4, 2025

EcoPack Takes First Place at NC State’s Make-A-Thon 2025

A Wilson College of Textiles student helped lead Team 39 to victory at this university-wide sustainability competition.

Jan 29, 2025

Celebrating 10 Years of Make-A-Thon Innovation

A number of this year's top Make-A-Thon teams included Wilson College of Textiles students. Learn more about their sustainability solutions.

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Jan 6, 2025

Fashion and Textile Design Students Explore Technique and Talent in First-Year Studio

First-year fashion and textile design students begin their time at the Wilson College of Textiles with a year-long cohort studio experience.

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Dec 23, 2024

See What Wilson College of Textiles Students Created in Spring 2024

This portfolio spotlights work made by undergraduate students in the Department of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management for projects both in and out of the classroom.

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Dec 20, 2024

Collections Come to Life at Threads Senior Showcase

Thirteen fashion development and product management students presented their industry-quality collections at the interactive Threads Fashion Gala.