Meet Young Alumna Brielle Papalia ’15
Degree B.S. Fashion and Textile Management, Brand Management and Marketing, 2015 Job Title Assistant Product Development Manager at Gap Inc. Hometown Kernersville, NC Current City/State...
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The Wilson College of Textiles Experience
Two students. Two amazingly different stories. Learn about the college experience from one student majoring in fashion and textile management and from a recent alumna who majored in polymer and color chemistry. Students at the Wilson College of Textiles have a multitude of opportunities available to them and can engage in opportunities that are unique to their personalities and career aspirations.
Carving Their Own Path
Members of the Class of 2020 never would have imagined being anywhere else but here at the end of their academic journey. But then again,...
Designing Your Own Career: Meet Entrepreneur Ritika Shamdasani
Cover image: Laura King | Written by Delisha Hinton and Maggie Kimmett At the age of 16, Ritika Shamdasani and her sister, Niki Shamdasani, co-founded...
Gold Medal Design
Anna Henry graduates this December with a degree in FTM. Inspired by her gold medal-winning brother, she designed her senior collection for Special Olympics North Carolina athletes.
Upward Force
FTM alumna ('19) and current graduate student Sophie Nunno-Gorbachev has been working hard to design a supportive bra for those with larger cup sizes — a bra that will reduce pain and improve the lives of its wearers.
Become a World Traveler: Study Abroad
If you’ve started to feel the pull of far-off places and a desire to see the world, consider joining the 20% of NC State students who study abroad. Read on for students' stories about their experiences and advice from the Wilson College of Textiles study abroad coordinator.
Level Up With an Internship
Securing that first job after college can seem like a catch-22. To get hired, you need experience...but to get experience, you need that first job. That’s where internships come in -- where opportunity meets real world experience. Read on for advice from our students about finding and making the most of an internship.
Welcome to the Pack, 2023 Class of Centennial Scholars!
The Class of 2023 Centennial Scholars have worked so hard to be here. Join us in welcoming them to the Wilson College of Textiles Family!
Learning to Lead
Over the past year, almost two dozen women at the Wilson College of Textiles have benefited from professional development grants through the Ellen Rohde Leadership Initiative. Female students, faculty and staff have been able to network and learn through travel to conferences, workshops and research opportunities worldwide as a result of these grants, honing their leadership skills and widening their career paths.