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Mar 18, 2022

Finding New Uses for Sustainable Material

Brian Edwards, senior scientist for Eastman’s textile application development team, uses his three Wilson College of Textiles degrees to run experiments that will make apparel and home textiles more sustainable. 

Mar 17, 2022

Pay it Forward to the Wilson College on Day of Giving

On March 23 during NC State's 2022 Day of Giving, we invite you to pay forward the support that you received from the Wilson College of Textiles. 

Mar 17, 2022

Caitlyn Holt ’12, ’13: All About Denim, All of the Time

Caitlyn Holt '12, '13, director of product and business innovation at Cone Denim, credits her Wilson College of Textiles education for preparing her to become a leader in the textiles industry. 

Mar 11, 2022

Jenna DeCandio Returns to Knitting Lab With a Passion to Help

Textile Design alumna Jenna DeCandio came back to the Wilson College of Textiles as knitting lab manager and brings expertise from her time in industry with her. 

Feb 23, 2022

Strength in Sustainability: Shane O’Toole ’15 Was Named a 2022 Distinguished Young Alumni Award Winner

After graduating from the Wilson College of Textiles, Shane O’Toole '15 has pushed the technological envelope and chased his passion for sustainability and athletic performance apparel. 

Feb 21, 2022

Passion for the Unknown, Possibilities in Sustainability Drive Master’s Student Alyssa McNamara

Textile technology alumna Alyssa McNamara is dedicated to improving sustainability in the textile industry both through her role at Spoonflower and her master's studies at the Wilson College of Textiles. 

Feb 11, 2022

Ciara Oden ’16: STEP and Senior Design Are Still This Young Alumna’s Favorite College Experiences

Ciara Oden '16 discovered her love for textiles and NC State after participating in the Wilson College's Summer Textile Exploration Program. 

Jan 31, 2022

After Graduating, Jason Rochette ’07 Follows His Love for Polymer Chemistry

Wilson College of Textiles alumnus Jason Rochette ’07 is the epitome of a graduate who loves his alma mater and who followed his passion for polymer chemistry after leaving campus. 

Jan 24, 2022

Meet the Wilson College Student Designing Looks for NBA All-Star Zion Williamson

Fashion and textile management student Meredith Howell's unique take on streetwear has caught the eye of stylists, musicians and athletes. 

Jan 21, 2022

College’s First Female Faculty Member Establishes Charitable Trust to Support Students and Faculty

Retired textiles professor Frances Massey, who was the college’s first female faculty member, has established a charitable trust to fund endowments for the Wilson College of Textiles and NC State Libraries.