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Dec 3, 2025

Nicole Rosario-Ortiz ’23: Bringing Textile Expertise to Government Clients

With a background in chemical engineering, this alumna brings a unique perspective to the textile industry and her role at Booz Allen Hamilton.
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Dec 2, 2025

Behnam Pourdeyhimi to Step Down as NWI Director

After more than 25 years at the helm, Pourdeyhimi will step down as executive director, effective Dec. 31. Raoul Farer, who is currently executive deputy director of NWI, will take over for Pourdeyhimi.
Devon Poulin, Fatemeh Heydari and Jordan Everett stand for a posed group photo in the Senior Design Lab.

Nov 25, 2025

Senior Design Group Reimagines Kinesiology Tape

Through their capstone course, these students applied what they learned in the classroom to help their industry sponsor solve this real-world challenge.
Prateeti Ugale

Nov 21, 2025

Grad Student Profile: Prateeti Ugale

Learn more about her experience in the Wilson College of Textiles as a Ph.D. student.

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Nov 18, 2025

Claire Henson ’22, ’23, Material Developer at Under Armour, is a New DYALC Member

Now a material developer at Under Armour, Claire Henson ’22, ’23 reflects on how the Wilson College of Textiles shaped her career and continues to influence her life as a new member of the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council.
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Nov 18, 2025

Helen Wilson ’15, Material Developer for Workwear Outfitters, Is A New DYALC Member

Now a material developer for Workwear Outfitters, Helen Wilson ’15 shares how a single high school presentation changed the course of her career and connected her to the Wilson College of Textiles for life.
Smiling photo of Max Ring

Nov 18, 2025

Max Ring ’23, Account Manager at Everra, Is A New DYALC Member

Now an account manager at Everra, alumnus Max Ring reflects on how his lifelong Wolfpack pride and natural talent in STEM shaped his career path and connected him to the DYALC.
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.
Athalia Windham, wearing a gray coat with a fur collar, stands smiling in front of the Trevi Fountain during her spring break trip to Rome, Italy.

Nov 3, 2025

Athalia Windham, TE ’27 Shares Her Study Abroad Experience

Hear about the lifelong memories she made studying abroad in Prague.
A small, segmented, black and white robot with an origami structure moves across sandy terrain.

Oct 20, 2025

How Origami Robots With Magnetic Muscles Could Make Medicine Delivery Less Invasive And More Effective

NC State researchers are uncovering the answer with innovative applications of 3D printing and magnetic films.