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Retiring Professor Maureen Grasso Leaves Lasting Impact on Wilson College Graduate Students

Department of Textile and Apparel Technology and Management

Daryn Wilkerson stands in front of a breezeway at the Wilson College of Textiles and smiles at the camera. She wears a red tshirt and a black sweatshirt with red letters spelling out "NC State" on it.

May 1, 2023

Daryn Wilkerson ’23 Launches Her Bridal Design Career at the Wilson College of Textiles

The fashion design graduate developed her skills, and found valuable mentorship, over the course of her time at NC State University.
Alaina Withers stands in the courtyard of the Wilson College of Textiles with her "wolfs up."

May 1, 2023

Alaina Withers ’23 Specializes in Bringing Textile Design to the Runway

Studying abroad, interning in New York City and being surrounded by inspiring classmates shaped this textile design graduate’s college career.
Meredith Howell

May 1, 2023

Fashion Designer and Entrepreneur Meredith Howell ’23 Adds NC State Alumna to Her Resume

She says the Wilson College of Textiles helped her grow as a businesswoman and artist.

Annie Cameron smiles for a photo in front of a landscape view of the city of Prague. Cameron wears a black tee shirt and sunglasses. Behind her are buildings with red and brown roofs.

Apr 21, 2023

Annie Cameron Gains Confidence, New Perspectives in Prague

Fashion and textile management student Annie Cameron studies abroad in the Czech Republic the summer before coming to the Wilson College.
Ailan Lee works at a computer monitor.

Apr 21, 2023

Textiles Students Present at NC State Graduate Student Research Symposium

Their research ranges from biomedical textiles to consumer habits.
Four models walk off the runway (backs to the camera) towards a projection that says "Son Jung Wan." On either side of the runway, audience members can be seen watching or taking photos with phones. The audience is in the glow of a warm orange light.

Apr 14, 2023

NC State Students Experience New York Fashion Week

Wilson College of Textiles students set up shows, sold their designs and more.

Mary Nease stands in front of a row of spools of thread, which are organized by color.

Apr 7, 2023

Master’s Student Mary Nease Brings “Feminist, Alternative” Point of View to Western Wear

Mary Nease puts a spin on her roots with her plus-size designs and approach to fashion at the Wilson College of Textiles.

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.
Sarah Jarrell

Mar 10, 2023

Day in the Life of a Centennial Scholar: Sarah Jarrell

Thanks to her life-changing Centennial Scholarship, Sarah Jarrell can focus on fashion design, planning for her internship in Germany with Adidas, and conducting research at NC State’s Wilson College of Textiles.
Maureen Grasso

Mar 3, 2023

Retiring Professor Maureen Grasso Leaves Lasting Impact on Wilson College Graduate Students

Her long and distinguished academic career started in Rock Hill and ended up in Raleigh.