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Faculty-created Seminar Highlights “Real-World” Sustainability in Textiles Industry

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A Tonelli sets in front of his desk in his office and works at his computer. His office walls are covered in awards, diplomas and photos.

Apr 26, 2023

Al Tonelli’s Personal Touch Endeared Him to Generations of Students

He retires with over 500 publications and a legacy of guiding students to successful careers.
Fluorescent dyes illuminate a developing fly

Apr 21, 2023

New Fluorescent Dyes Help Illuminate Microscopic Life

An NC State researcher is using fluorescent dyes to illuminate biological processes at a small scale.
Professor Sam Hudson shakes hands with graduate student Sonja Salmon

Apr 12, 2023

NC State Professor Emeritus Leaves Legacy of Mentorship, Sustainability and Joy

Professor Emeritus Sam Hudson is a world renowned expert in biomaterials, and instills curiosity and joy in those around him.
A student stands next to a mannequin dressed in a red off-the-shoulder gown with white trim made entirely from paper hearts. A sign reads: “Design #3 Alicia Ibarra”.

Mar 29, 2023

Hemline for Hearts Inspires with its Seventh Annual Competition

Wilson College of Textiles students participate in the Hemline for Hearts competition, designing dresses and developing marketing campaigns to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease.
Jyotsna Gopinath stands on the stairs next to Hunt Library with the Wilson College of Textiles and bright green trees visible in the background.

Mar 24, 2023

Jyotsna Gopinath ’21 Connects Chemistry with her Passions for Sustainability and Fashion

The Wilson College of Textiles alumna serves as an Innovation Analyst at Fashion for Good and was recently named a Technology Rising Star.

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.
Pamela McCauley (right) hugs another person on stage at the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony. The photo is taken from relatively far away, so the shadows of the heads of members are the crowd are visible. A screen behind McCauley reads "Pamela R. McCauley 2022 Oklahoma Hall of Fame Honoree" in white font on a red background.

Feb 10, 2023

Associate Dean Pamela McCauley Inducted into Her Second Hall of Fame

Her admission to the Black Engineer of the Year Hall of Fame is just the latest accomplishment to be recognized on a national stage.

Scan of a film photo of Perry Grady standing on the bridge from the Wilson College of Textiles.

Feb 9, 2023

Remembering Professor Emeritus Perry Grady

Grady, who had also served as an associate dean with the Wilson College, help paved the way for Centennial Campus.
Delisia Matthews wears a long grey dress with with white drawstrings at the collar and long sleeves. She sits on top of a larger-than-life green couch made out of synthetic turf with her legs crossed and looking straight ahead but away from the camera, which is positioned to her right. Behind her, a remodeled shipping container that has been turned into a work space is visible.

Feb 9, 2023

How Black Culture and Black History Inform Sneakerhead Culture

Wilson College of Textiles Associate Professor Delisia Matthews researches the roots and culture of sneaker fanatics.

Three students sit at a desk, all looking at Barry Brady, who stands in front of a monitor, partially in view, that reads “Identification, Impact”. The classroom walls are blue and the students sit on yellow chairs.

Jan 19, 2023

Faculty-created Seminar Highlights “Real-World” Sustainability in Textiles Industry

Professor Karen Leonas brings five industry professionals to the Wilson College of Textiles to share knowledge and innovation about sustainability in the field.