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A collage featuring “Interning in NYC!” in bold text, snapshots of city scenes, a photo of a VS PINK light sign, photos of Lainey Volz and Rachel Kelley, food and drinks, and NYC landmarks. White squiggle graphics are visible on top of the collage.

Nov 4, 2025

Wilson College of Textiles Students Reflect on Valuable Summer Internships

Despite varying locations and employers, many things remained consistent this summer for Wilson College students: meaningful connections, expanded perspectives and important industry experience.
Students sit at picnic tables while participating in the Eco Design Outreach Club dye workshop.

Oct 23, 2025

Eco-Design Outreach Club Connects Across Disciplines 

NC State student Bri Anderson’s new club fosters sustainability education and collaboration between students in different design fields.
Adaline Griffin poses with five models wearing pieces from her collection.

Oct 22, 2025

Wilson College of Textiles Students Take a Bite out of the Big Apple

These creative students kicked off September by traveling to the land of style for the opportunity to participate in and observe New York Fashion Week.

Ed Stack claps for Kevin Howell at the ceremony announcing him as NC State's 15th chancellor.

Oct 21, 2025

From Student Body Presidents to University Leaders

Ed Stack, chair of NC State’s Board of Trustees, and Kevin Howell, NC State’s 15th chancellor, have a lot in common — including the fact that they’ve both served as student body president. 

Oct 21, 2025

Finding Joy in Sustainability and Entrepreneurship

Andre West is the director of the Zeis Textiles Extension within the Wilson College of Textiles, applying his expertise in the field to mentor and educate students and industry professionals, and to come up with his own sustainable innovations.
A woman stands between two mannequins dressed in sporty outfits inside the Rhoback office. A plush dog sits on the floor nearby, and a Rhoback logo is visible on the wall behind them.

Oct 9, 2025

Cecilia Monge M.S. Textiles ’23: Finding The Right Fit With Technical Design

While completing her degree at the Wilson College, this alumna fell in love with technical design’s combination of math and artistry. Now, she’s made it her full-time career.

Zoe Hezrony works with thread spools on a machine in the Knitting Lab. She reaches up to adjust a thread with various large spools of different colors in the foreground and other knitting equipment in the background. Shayleigh Larsen is visible working at a table in the background.

Oct 8, 2025

Knitting Lab Serves as Crucial Hub for Students, Faculty, Industry and Government Partners

The Wilson College of Textiles facility is adding to its array of top-notch equipment and expanding its capability to partner on new, innovative concepts.
A group photo with the participants in the Flex Factory Summer Innovation Program holding up the "Go Pack" hand sign.

Oct 2, 2025

Flex Factory Summer Innovation Program Invites Students to be Business Founders and Developers

Students develop their own businesses and products in collaboration with college mentors and technology from the W. Duke Kimbrell Flex Factory
Five students pose in a bar with a "SALOON" sign behind them. They wear vintage-inspired denim designs. Gold star balloons are visible above their heads.

Sep 17, 2025

NC State Students Collaborate with ALS Patients, Merging Fashion with Adaptability

A group of seniors from the Wilson College of Textiles teamed up with the founder of Duke University’s ALS Clinic, Richard Bedlack, to create a collection that was both stylish and accommodating for patients with limited mobility.

Sep 11, 2025

Lainey Volz: Servant Leadership is in Style

This Wilson College of Textiles student and Caldwell Fellow uses servant leadership to thrive in fashion design and inspire growth.