Leading the Way: Textile Pioneers Begin New Journey
Wilson College scholarship program opens doors for rural North Carolina high school graduates.
Student Success
Welcome to the Pack, 2024 Class of Centennial Scholars!
We are excited to introduce you to the 21st class of Centennial Scholarship recipients.
The Wilson College of Textiles Experience
Two students. Two amazingly different stories. Learn about the college experience from one student majoring in fashion and textile management and from a recent alumna who majored in polymer and color chemistry. Students at the Wilson College of Textiles have a multitude of opportunities available to them and can engage in opportunities that are unique to their personalities and career aspirations.
Carving Their Own Path
Members of the Class of 2020 never would have imagined being anywhere else but here at the end of their academic journey. But then again,...
Designing Your Own Career: Meet Entrepreneur Ritika Shamdasani
Cover image: Laura King | Written by Delisha Hinton and Maggie Kimmett At the age of 16, Ritika Shamdasani and her sister, Niki Shamdasani, co-founded...
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%.
Gold Medal Design
Anna Henry graduates this December with a degree in FTM. Inspired by her gold medal-winning brother, she designed her senior collection for Special Olympics North Carolina athletes.
An Online Graduate’s Story of Applying Knowledge to Industry
Lonny Carter, a product manager at Bob Barker Company, will graduate this December with a Master of Textiles degree completed entirely online at NC State. The skills and knowledge she’s gained from the program have already begun making an impact in her career.
Paul Burke ‘17 Engineers His Own Path
Originally from Raleigh, Paul Burke '17 now lives in Portland, Oregon, where he works as pre-sales systems engineer for IT, networking and cybersecurity company Cisco Systems. We spoke with Burke about his life and career after graduation, why he chose to attend Wilson College, what his job search was like and more. Read on for our discussion.
Moving Forward While Giving Back: Meet Young Alumna Monica Matthai Warsaw
Monica Matthai Warsaw has always been grateful for the opportunities that her Centennial Scholarship created. The impact was so profound that she hoped to one...