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Meredith Howell

May 1, 2023

Fashion Designer and Entrepreneur Meredith Howell ’23 Adds NC State Alumna to Her Resume

She says the Wilson College of Textiles helped her grow as a businesswoman and artist. 

Isabelle Salzmann stands in the courtyard of the Wilson College of Textiles. She wears a red windbreaker that reads "Wolfpack."

May 1, 2023

Passion for Sustainability Shaped Isabelle Salzmann’s Time at NC State

Salzmann's drive to impact the environment has taken her from choosing to major in textile engineering, to conducting undergraduate research, to an upcoming job at Nike. 

Day of Giving card held up in front of the Wilson College of Textiles buiding

Apr 4, 2023

Another Extraordinary Year of #GivingPack to the Wilson College on Day of Giving

On Day of Giving this year, committed members of the Wilson College of Textiles community invested more than $1.3 million in the future of textiles and the next generation of textile leaders. 

Katelyn Bell

Apr 3, 2023

An Alum’s Love for Textiles Drives a Lifelong Connection to Her Alma Mater

Katelyn Bell, a two-time Wilson College of Textiles graduate and a product marketing specialist at Glen Raven, stays connected with her alma mater by giving her time, talent and treasure to the college. 

Jyotsna Gopinath stands on the stairs next to Hunt Library with the Wilson College of Textiles and bright green trees visible in the background.

Mar 24, 2023

Jyotsna Gopinath ’21 Connects Chemistry with her Passions for Sustainability and Fashion

The Wilson College of Textiles alumna serves as an Innovation Analyst at Fashion for Good and was recently named a Technology Rising Star. 

Kara Price Headshot

Feb 27, 2023

Meet One of the Newest Members of our Wilson College Family: Kara Price

Meet one of our newest Wilson College of Textiles staff members, Coordinator of Recruitment and Educational Outreach Kara Price. 

Celine Borthayre (center) poses for a group photo with two models wearing her designs standing on either side of her. All five people stand in front of a NYFW step-and-repeat and smile at the camera.

Feb 27, 2023

Designer Celine Borthayre ’21 Makes Her NYFW Debut

Wilson College of Textiles alumna Celine Borthayre sent pieces from her senior collection down the runway at New York Fashion Week. 

Germanee Gerald steams a trench coat. She wears a tan coat, black crop top and black leggings, as well as a white baseball cap and smiles at the camera.

Feb 16, 2023

NC State Alumna, Entrepreneur Styles Execs, Pro Athletes

Germanee Gerald '13 traded in a corporate career to become a wardrobe whisperer for high-profile clients. 

From left: Ghazale Johnston, Chancellor Randy Woodson, Fred Wilson '61 and Barbara Wilson. Photo by Marc Hall.

Dec 21, 2022

NC State University Foundation Honors Fred and Barbara Wilson with Menscer Cup Award

On Dec. 8, Wilson College of Textiles alumnus Fred Wilson '61 and his wife, Barbara Wilson, were recognized with the NC State University Foundation's 2022 Menscer Cup Award in honor of their extraordinary generosity and dedication. 

The photo is taken outside of the Wilson College of Textiles at dusk. On the left side, a person stands smiling with a purple instant camera held up to their face to take a picture of two new graduates on the right side of the photo. The two graduates wear a red cap and gown and both hold their facsimile diplomas and bouquets of flowers. Both also hold up peace signs with one hand. They stand in front of a red banner with the Wilson College of Textiles logo that reads "Congratulations!"

Dec 20, 2022

Relive December Commencement in Photos

Celebrate the Wilson College of Textiles' 80 new graduates with these galleries.