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Finance to Philanthropy: Bud Murphy ’69 Gains Pride in Textile Degree

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Steve and Frosene Zeis enjoyed their time at the End-of-Campaign Celebration, hosted by the Wilson College of Textiles on Nov. 19, 2021.

Nov 21, 2022

Creating a Legacy of Love, Generosity and Significance

Married for more than 60 years, Steve and Frosene Zeis have shared a lifetime of love. One of their greatest joys has been providing generous support for students, faculty and programs at Steve’s alma mater: the Wilson College of Textiles. 
Student in black tshirt stands on sidewalk with "wolfs up." Behind them, a sign stretching over and across the intersection reads "UA Global Headquarters: The Only Way is Through"

Sep 28, 2022

Read Where Wilson College of Textiles Students Interned this Summer

From Los Angeles to New York City to Italy, it might be easier to ask where they didn't intern. 
Wilson College of Textiles building and breezeway from graduate commons

Jul 25, 2022

Introducing the 2026 Class of Centennial Scholars

Meet the newest class of Centennial Scholars and learn why the Centennial Scholarship program means so much to them. 
Matthew Lezzi

Jul 21, 2022

Matthew Iezzi ’18, ’19: A World-Class Textiles Education Took This Graduate to Thailand, Hong Kong and Los Angeles

During his time on campus, Matthew Iezzi made the most of his college experience — thanks to his Kimbrell Centennial Scholarship, he expanded his textile knowledge and passion for sustainability by studying and interning abroad. 
three students giving a presentation to a professor in hunt library

May 31, 2022

Students Develop Industry-Caliber Products, Processes for Senior Design

Senior textile engineering and textile technology students partner with industry sponsors each year for this capstone program. 
a student standing in front of a college fountain

May 3, 2022

Celebrating the Class of 2022

Meet seven outstanding seniors from each of our programs heading into careers across the textile industry. 
Lauren Durrell holding a custom shoe design

Apr 19, 2022

Lauren Durrell ’14: A Passion for Combating Waste Led to a Dream Career at Nike

Lauren Durrell '14 discovered her passion for fighting climate change as a student, and it led to her current role: project manager of sustainable innovation at Nike. 
Headshot of Laura Tripp

Mar 31, 2022

Textile Technology Takes Laura Tripp ’14 to Kate Spade, Patagonia, Gap

Success in design, product development and business prepared this alumna for her next job title: entrepreneur. 
Alyssa McNamara

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. 
Bud Murphy featured photo

May 11, 2021

Finance to Philanthropy: Bud Murphy ’69 Gains Pride in Textile Degree

By Stuart Hall A few years ago, Bud Murphy received an invitation from the North Carolina Textile Foundation to attend a small luncheon that featured David Hinks, dean of N.C. State University’s Wilson College of Textiles, as one of the speakers. “Normally, I would not have accepted something like that, but since I was retired…