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Lonny Carter ’08, ’19, ’22 Wins a 2024 Distinguished Young Alumni Award

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Raoul Farer in The Nonwovens Institute.

Aug 7, 2024

New Faculty Adds to NC State’s Nonwovens Reputation

Raoul Farer, Ph.D., will serve as a professor at the Wilson College of Textiles and executive deputy director at The Nonwovens Institute after an industry career with a leading nonwovens manufacturer.  
Sheryl Ray Lavy (left) and Kamryn Henderson (right) pose for a picture in white lab coats and a sign that says "VS & CO Victoria's Secret & Co."

Jun 24, 2024

STEM in Style: Meet the Alumni Working in the Lab at Victoria’s Secret

Two Wilson College of Textiles alumni share their journey from college to careers in the research and development lab at Victoria’s Secret.  
Mushfika Mica adjusts the female sweating manikin.

Jun 10, 2024

New Equipment Will Help TPACC Researchers Test Military, Fire Fighting Gear for Women Who Serve

The Wilson College of Textiles' new testing manikin should reduce gender-based discrepancies in the safety and comfort of critical gear. 
An overhead photo shows hands with red nails scrolling through a shopping website on a tablet.

Jun 3, 2024

Here’s How the Fashion Industry Is Using AI

Researchers with the Wilson College of Textiles break down the benefits and challenges of artificial intelligence in marketing, design and more.  
From left to right: Michael McDonald, Caitlyn Holt and Allen Little on a showroom floor.

May 21, 2024

Throughout Textiles Industry, Influence of NC State Alumni Is Profound

Top industry leaders and decision-makers have strong ties with the Wilson College of Textiles, forging relationships, networking and collaboration. 
Adhiraj Shinde holds up a dress on a hanger and Aishwarya Lahariya looks at it. A group of other people are also in the room behind them.

May 21, 2024

Textile Engineering Alum Creates Plant-Based Artisanal Fashion Brand

Wilson College of Textiles alumnus Adhiraj Shinde’s brand, Jiwya, showcases the work of grassroots Indian textile artists.  
Anna Stuffelbeam stitches red thread into a white piece of cloth.

May 6, 2024

Wilson College Student Places Second in Nextile Competition

The Soy in Textile Design Challenge promotes the use of sustainable textiles in design. 
Headshot of Sophie Nunno-Gorbachev

Apr 25, 2024

Ph.D. Student Sophie Nunno-Gorbachev Researches Direct-to-Textile 3D Printing at The Nonwovens Institute

Sophie Nunno-Gorbachev is a Ph.D. student in the textile technology management program at the Wilson College of Textiles researching the relationship between 3D-printing and fabrics at The Nonwovens Institute. 
Nelson Vinueza adjusts a mass spectometry machine.

Apr 15, 2024

Faculty Member Uses Dyes to Research Degenerative Diseases

Nelson Vinueza, associate professor at NC State University, analyzes dyes to uncover valuable findings in health, forensics and sustainability. 
Lonny Carter

Mar 27, 2024

Lonny Carter ’08, ’19, ’22 Wins a 2024 Distinguished Young Alumni Award

In honor of her professional achievements, life-saving research and alignment with the college's core values, Lonny Carter was named a recipient of the Wilson College of Textiles 2024 Distinguished Young Alumni Award.