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Apr 15, 2025

Day of Giving Donors Power the Future for Textiles Students, Programs and Research

On March 26, members of the Wilson College of Textiles community came together to raise over $1 million for the sixth consecutive year to provide critical support for scholarships, academic programs and research.

Roger Barker and John Morton-Aslanis working together in TPACC

Apr 4, 2025

Milliken Naming Investment Fuels NC State Research in the Textile Protection and Comfort Center

A $1.5 million investment from the Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation will accelerate protective and comfort research and create critical graduate fellowships in the newly named Milliken Textile Protection and Comfort Center.

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Mar 21, 2025

The Wilson College of Textiles Celebrates 125 Years of Excellence

Since 1899, NC State has led the globe in textiles education, innovation and leadership, and the Wilson College of Textiles' 125-year legacy is a milestone worth celebrating.

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Feb 19, 2025

Industry Professional Brings Experience to the Classroom

Zahra Saki returns to the Wilson College as an assistant professor.

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Feb 19, 2025

Two Outstanding Graduates Win the 2025 Distinguished Young Alumni Awards

Since graduating from the Wilson College of Textiles, Cameron Cooper '09 and Germanee Gerald '13 have gone above and beyond to distinguish themselves through their professional achievements, groundbreaking research and alignment with the college’s core values.

Feb 18, 2025

Germanee Gerald ’13 Receives the 2025 Distinguished Young Alumni Award

In recognition of her professional achievements, community involvement and alignment with the college’s core values, Germanee Gerald was named a recipient of the Wilson College of Textiles’ 2025 Distinguished Young Alumni Award.

Feb 18, 2025

Cameron Cooper ’09 Receives the 2025 Distinguished Young Alumni Award

In recognition of his professional achievements, community involvement and alignment with the college’s core values, Cameron Cooper was named a recipient of the Wilson College of Textiles’ 2025 Distinguished Young Alumni Award.

James Carr stands in front of a display of mannequins dressed in brown work wear at Carhartt headquarters. The mannequins are wearing overalls, jackets, and t-shirts, with informational plaques at their feet.

Feb 12, 2025

Textile Technology Launches NC State Alumnus’ Career with Under Armour, Carhartt

James Carr says hands-on experience and the Wilson College of Textiles’ industry connections helped set him up for success.

Feb 10, 2025

Wilson College of Textiles Alumna Returns as Faculty Member

Hanna Lee is furthering her research on the trends shaping the future of fashion in her new role as assistant professor.

Jan 13, 2025

Cutting-Edge Flex Factory to Honor Textile Titan, W. Duke Kimbrell ’49

Textile innovation and entrepreneurship at NC State's Wilson College of Textiles will reach unprecedented heights with the newly named W. Duke Kimbrell Flex Factory.