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Sep 28, 2017

Heritage is the Hallmark of FTD Alumna’s Clothing Line

Fashion and Textile Design alumna Lisbeth Arias celebrates her heritage with Descalza, a fashion she began as an undergraduate. She recently launched the collection of scarves, ties and skirts via a successful Kickstarter campaign. 

Sep 22, 2017

As Kent Hester Retires, He Leaves a Legacy of Service

After three decades, Kent Hester is retiring at the end of September. The alum and director of Student and Career Services reflects on his time at the College of Textiles and the experiences that shaped his career. 

Aug 24, 2017

Passion for Sustainability Inspires Alum’s New Venture

Recent Fashion and Textile Design graduate Grace Brian found inspiration at home and abroad to connect cultures and bring together communities through artisan made goods. Her new online store Care+Co Market will offer consumers “high-quality, stylish products that are intended to be used for a lifetime.” 

Jun 26, 2017

Wilson College Alumna Victoria Rind ‘17 Lights Up the Field of Textile Engineering

Read about NC State College of Textiles alumna Victoria Rind, a research fellow at the Brooklyn Fashion + Design Accelerator's TEK-TILES Summer Sprint project and a future Adidas intern. 

Jun 15, 2017

NC State Alum Chase Pfendler (‘15) Found Work and Love in the Wilson College of Textiles

By the time College of Textiles alumnus Chase Pfendler graduated in 2015 with degrees in both polymer and color chemistry and chemical engineering, he had already lined up his first job -- and found the love of his life. 

Apr 20, 2017

The Lifelong Power of the Pack

When Ed Stack (B.S.,Textile Management ‘92) reflects on the influences that shaped him, three rise to the top: his mom, his dad and NC State. It was during his undergraduate years that he made connections and developed friendships that would impact every corner of his life. Learn why Stack says “Everything that I’ve done since I was 18, I owe back to NC State." 

Mar 7, 2017

Alum Steve Warren Receives Watauga Medal

Textile Technology alumnus Steve Warren was one of four individuals to receive the Watauga Medal, NC State's highest nonacademic honor, during the annual Founders’ Day celebration March 3. 

Feb 2, 2016

Textile Technology Alumna Expands Knitwear Knowledge in China

By Miranda Bunnis, Fashion and Textile Retailing (BSc) major at the University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom Eager to broaden her textiles knowledge and explore her creative drive, Wilson College of Textiles alumna Cynthia McMullen applied to the Santoni Pioneer Program, an eight-week intensive knitwear course based in Jinshan, a small factory town located outside of… 

Sep 14, 2015

Donor Giving to College of Textiles up 117 Percent

Donor giving to the Wilson College of Textiles topped $3.8 million last year, up 117 percent over the previous year. The generosity of college alumni and supporters helped NC State break fundraising records for the fifth year in a row, boosting donations for scholarships, research, academic programs and faculty support to an all-time high. In the…