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Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council

Dr. Lonny Carter and Dr. Bryan Ormond

Mar 27, 2024

Two Outstanding Graduates Recognized with 2024 Distinguished Young Alumni Awards

Since graduating from the Wilson College of Textiles, Lonny Carter and Bryan Ormond have gone above and beyond to distinguish themselves through their professional achievements, groundbreaking research and alignment with the college’s core values. 

Lonny Carter

Mar 27, 2024

Lonny Carter ’08, ’19, ’22 Wins a 2024 Distinguished Young Alumni Award

In honor of her professional achievements, life-saving research and alignment with the college's core values, Lonny Carter was named a recipient of the Wilson College of Textiles 2024 Distinguished Young Alumni Award. 

Bryan Ormond

Mar 27, 2024

Bryan Ormond ’07, ’12 Wins a 2024 Distinguished Young Alumni Award

In honor of his professional achievements, life-changing research and alignment with the college's core values, Bryan Ormond was named a recipient of the Wilson College of Textiles 2024 Distinguished Young Alumni Award. 

Wolf Plaza

Oct 20, 2023

Meet the Newest Members of the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council (DYALC)

Close ties to the Wilson College of Textiles begin when students first step foot onto campus, and those bonds strengthen even further for young alumni who are selected to join the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Feb 6, 2023

Two Outstanding Graduates Recognized with 2023 Distinguished Young Alumni Awards

In recognition of their exceptional professional and personal achievements, graduates Devon Person ’10 and Monica Warsaw ’12 have been named the recipients of the college’s 2023 Distinguished Young Alumni Awards. 

Members of the Dean's Young Alumni Leadership Council

Dec 5, 2022

Celebrating Five Years of Spirited Impact: the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council

Since its inception in 2017, the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council has created a more engaged and connected young alumni community within the Wilson College of Textiles through its critical initiatives. 

Wilson College of Textiles alumnus Jeremy Wall ’14

Oct 26, 2022

Wolfpack Connections Led This Alumnus to Entrepreneurial Success Twice

Innovation comes naturally to Jeremy Wall ’14. Even after co-founding and leading two successful organizations, he has maintained his lifelong connection to the college that changed his life.