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Roger Barker stands in a TPACC lab in front of someone wearing a firefighter turnout suit.

Jul 6, 2026

Roger L. Barker Appointed to the Order of the Long Leaf Pine by Governor Stein

Roger L. Barker was inducted into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Society by North Carolina Governor Josh Stein in recognition of his decades of committed research and teaching at NC State and contributions to fire safety.  As he retired from the Wilson College on July 1, Barker celebrated forty-five years of service at…
Andre West smiles for a picture in front of a display commemorating the Zeis Textile Extension. He wears a black suit with a red, black and white plaid tie. The table he leans on features Wilson College merch and a vase of cotton. The plaque on the red wall behind him features the photos of Steve and Frosene Zeis next to a block of text.

Jun 30, 2026

Andre West to Step Down as Director of ZTE

Andre West, who has served the Wilson College community dutifully as the director of Zeis Textiles Extension (ZTE) since 2019, will be stepping down from his role and beginning phased retirement effective June 30. Melissa Sharp, the associate director of ZTE, will take over as the interim director effective July 1. The Zeis Textiles Extension…
Professionals gathered around circular tables in a large conference room with grey walls. There are a few dozen adults sitting in black chairs facing a presenter towards the left of the frame.

Apr 23, 2026

AI in Textiles: Implementing and Regulating New Technologies 

Wilson College researchers and experts participated in a conference exploring the implications and use of AI in the fashion industry.
Wilson College of Textiles sign

Apr 23, 2026

Two Wilson College Faculty Receive Outstanding Engagement Award 

Amanda Mills and Xiaomeng Fang are honored for their contributions both inside and outside the classroom. 
Wilson College of Textiles building and breezeway from graduate commons

Mar 30, 2026

New Associate Department Heads Named at the Wilson College of Textiles

Both new associate department heads have one common goal in their new roles: helping others.
Kristin-Thoney Barletta smiles and looks at the camera on a sunny day. She stands in a breezeway and some of the Wilson College of Textiles main building is visible in the background.

Mar 23, 2026

New Wilson College of Textiles Department Head Shares Vision of Growth and Innovation 

Kristin Thoney-Barletta will lead the Department of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management with continuous improvement in mind.
Sarah Wilmot smiles for a headshot. She has her hair in a slicked back bun, dangling earrings, and a black blazer on.

Mar 9, 2026

Meet One of the Newest Members of Our Wilson College Family: Sarah Wilmot

Meet Assistant Teaching Professor Sarah Wilmot!
Supercapacitor yarns integrated in a fabric for powering LEDs'

Feb 17, 2026

Fiber Batteries Promise ‘Smart Clothing’ but Two Obstacles Stand in the Way

Learn more about the challenges uncovered by NC State researchers.

A person wearing a lab coat, gloves and safety goggles uses a pipette in a laboratory, working with samples and test tubes under a fume hood with various containers and scientific equipment.

Dec 18, 2025

70 Years After the First Artificial Aorta, NC State’s Medical Textile Innovation Is Only Getting Started

The historic breakthrough in 1955 sparked decades of biomedical innovation at the Wilson College of Textiles. Today, the college is a global leader in solving the most pressing healthcare challenges.
Yang Zhang stands in front of a white background.

Dec 16, 2025

Wilson College Faculty Member Receives Goodnight Early Career Innovator Award

The honor recognizes assistant professors at NC State with impressive accomplishments in the areas of research, mentorship and education.