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

Department of Textile and Apparel Technology and Management

Karen Leonas stands outside in a sunlit breezeway, wearing an off-white blouse and brown sweater, with brick columns and greenery in the background.

Nov 24, 2025

NC State Professor Wins One of the Textile Industry’s Greatest Honors

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists has named Professor Karen Leonas the winner of its highest scientific award.
Sutton Hodges smiles while wearing a red dress standing outdoors on a grassy area, making the "Wolfpack" hand sign. She wears gold jewelry and her long blonde hair is down. Trees and a brick building are in the background.

Nov 21, 2025

From Student-Athlete to Ph.D. Student: Sutton Hodges Pursues Her Third NC State Degree

Sutton Hodges balanced a rigorous cheerleading schedule with the demands of her undergraduate and master's degrees. Now, she has decided to stay at NC State and pursue a Ph.D. in textile technology management.

Smiling image of Meredith Gaskill

Nov 18, 2025

Meredith Gaskill ’24, Corporate Communications Coordinator at Kontoor Brands, is a New DYALC Member

Alumna Meredith Gaskill, a dual Park Scholar and Centennial Scholar, shares how the Wilson College shaped her career in textiles and why it remains an important part of her life.
A student works on a red rug with twirling pink lines with a tufting gun.

Nov 18, 2025

Beautiful, Functional Pieces and Fine Art Coexist in Capstone Collections

Seniors in NC State’s textile design program spend the semester developing unique, professional-caliber collections in the Wilson College of Textiles’ labs and studios.
Four models in outfits of various styles stand against a white background. “Spring 2025 Student Portfolio” is displayed in bold text over a red stripe near the bottom of the image.

Nov 17, 2025

Spring 2025 Student Portfolio Launches

Explore what students from each of the Wilson College of Textiles' studio-based undergraduate programs created last semester.
Rowan Mladsi poses in a red top in front of a large, historic building crowded with tourists.

Nov 13, 2025

Rowan Mladsi Explores and Thrives in Prague

Read Rowan Mladsi’s thoughts on her semester abroad, from her favorite activities to her greatest takeaways.
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.
Students sit at picnic tables while participating in the Eco Design Outreach Club dye workshop.

Oct 23, 2025

Eco-Design Outreach Club Connects Across Disciplines 

NC State student Bri Anderson’s new club fosters sustainability education and collaboration between students in different design fields.
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.