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Fall 2024 Commencement in Photos

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Smiling image of Lily McGrath

Nov 18, 2025

Lily McGrath ’24, a Sample Coordinator at Tuckernuck, is a New DYALC Member

Now a sample coordinator at Tuckernuck in Washington, D.C., Lily McGrath ’24 reflects on her time at the Wilson College of Textiles and her excitement to join the college’s Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council.
Rachel Kelly, Celia Fennell and Rosa Stancil pose and smile together in front of a blue step-and-repeat backdrop with "Fashion Scholarship Fund" and "FSF Live Gala 2025" printed on it.

Nov 12, 2025

Wilson College Students Attend FSF Live 2025

Wilson College of Textiles students Celia Fennell and Rachel Kelly detail their experiences with the FSF Case Study Program and 2025 FSF Live conference in NYC.
A collage featuring “Interning in NYC!” in bold text, snapshots of city scenes, a photo of a VS PINK light sign, photos of Lainey Volz and Rachel Kelley, food and drinks, and NYC landmarks. White squiggle graphics are visible on top of the collage.

Nov 4, 2025

Wilson College of Textiles Students Reflect on Valuable Summer Internships

Despite varying locations and employers, many things remained consistent this summer for Wilson College students: meaningful connections, expanded perspectives and important industry experience.
Adaline Griffin poses with five models wearing pieces from her collection.

Oct 22, 2025

Wilson College of Textiles Students Take a Bite out of the Big Apple

These creative students kicked off September by traveling to the land of style for the opportunity to participate in and observe New York Fashion Week.

Four students smile at the camera

Sep 29, 2025

Meet the Class of 2029 Textile Pioneer Scholars

Five exceptional students from non-metropolitan North Carolina are embarking on their journeys as Textile Pioneer Scholars at the Wilson College of Textiles thanks to the support of generous donors.
Ten smiling students

Sep 29, 2025

Meet the Class of 2029 Centennial Scholars

As the Centennial Scholarship Program celebrates reaching 40 fully endowed scholarships thanks to continued donor support, the program welcomes 10 new scholars to the Wilson College of Textiles, who will graduate in 2029.
Two students working over a model call sheet.

Jul 24, 2025

Centennial Scholar Sania Musti ’27 Took On NYFW Using Her Enrichment Funds

With support from generous donors, Sania Musti, a fashion and textile management student, was given the transformational opportunity to intern with Communa-K during New York Fashion Week.
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Feb 19, 2025

Two Outstanding Graduates Win the 2025 Distinguished Young Alumni Awards

Since graduating from the Wilson College of Textiles, Cameron Cooper '09 and Germanee Gerald '13 have gone above and beyond to distinguish themselves through their professional achievements, groundbreaking research and alignment with the college’s core values.
Smiling photo of Germanee Gerald.

Feb 18, 2025

Germanee Gerald ’13 Receives the 2025 Distinguished Young Alumni Award

In recognition of her professional achievements, community involvement and alignment with the college’s core values, Germanee Gerald was named a recipient of the Wilson College of Textiles’ 2025 Distinguished Young Alumni Award.
Teju Lankipally high-fives a faculty member at a graduation ceremony. Other graduates and faculty, also in academic regalia, are seen in the background, clapping and celebrating.

Dec 19, 2024

Fall 2024 Commencement in Photos

Take a look back at the Wilson College of Textiles 2024 commencement ceremony with these photos.