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Willie Bowen stands with a bookmark in front of a colorful background at the Wilson College of Textiles

Jul 25, 2023

Bookmarking the Success of the Wilson College of Textiles

Since its inception, the college’s woven bookmark program and its first designer, Willie Bowen ’59, have celebrated the impressive innovation areas within NC State’s Wilson College of Textiles. 

Cody Zane

Jul 10, 2023

This PPE Engineer is Supporting the Next Generation of Textile Leaders

Cody Zane, a three-time Wilson College of Textiles graduate, follows his passions by staying connected to his alma mater, being a mental health ambassador, mentoring graduate students, and researching personal protective equipment as an engineer at UL Solutions. 

Mira Abed stands to the left of the image holding a Maybelline Vinyl Ink lip product. Behind Abed is a product window display at the L'Oreal New Jersey location.

Jun 7, 2023

Mira Abed ’12, ’19 Celebrates Multifaceted Passions with Big Impacts as Senior Chemist for L’Oréal

The Wilson College of Textiles alumna uses technical knowledge of cosmetics to analyze makeup products before they are launched. 

Students in red caps and gowns clap and smile at the ceremony, their family and friends sit in the audience behind them.

May 29, 2023

Celebrate May 2023 Commencement in Photos

Wilson College of Textiles undergraduate, master's and doctoral students officially turned their tassels in May. 

Ritika smiles in a prototyping lab

May 25, 2023

Ritika Shamdasani: From the Wilson College of Textiles to Nordstrom and Beyond

Founded at NC State Ritika Shamdasani and her sister, Niki Shamdasani, launched Sani, a clothing brand inspired by South Asian fashion, after the sisters noticed a lack of local options. 

Attendees who represented NC State University at the Korean Fiber Society's 60th Anniversary Conference.

May 15, 2023

Dean Hinks Looks to the Future of Textiles During the Korean Fiber Society’s 60th Anniversary Conference

This spring, Dean David Hinks — an expert in color science and forensic textile chemistry — connected with Korean alumni, faculty and industry leaders when he was an esteemed plenary speaker at the Korean Fiber Society’s 60th Anniversary Conference. 

Daryn Wilkerson

May 9, 2023

Park, Centennial Scholarships Help Daryn Wilkerson Design a Bright Future

Fashion designer Daryn Wilkerson ’23 is prepared to enter the bridal industry following her graduation from NC State’s Wilson College of Textiles. 

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

May 1, 2023

Celebrate the Wilson College of Textiles Class of 2023

See what made college memorable for the newest class of Wilson College graduates, as well as where they're headed next. 

Rosa Stancil stands in the Wilson College of Textiles courtyard.

May 1, 2023

FSF x Skims Scholar, Rosa Stancil ’23, Leaves NC State with Valuable Industry Experience, Priceless Memories

From study abroad to student organizations and internships, she’s taken advantage of every opportunity. 

Chloe Patterson stands in the Textiles Complex courtyard.

May 1, 2023

Chloe Patterson ’23: A College Career Defined by a Passion for Medicine and Helping Others

A combination of unique experiences have prepared this polymer and color chemistry graduate to start the next step of her journey to becoming a physician’s assistant.