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Jordan Everett wears glasses and shoulder-length braids and smiles in the courtyard of the Wilson College of Textiles. She wears a red "NC STATE" pullover. Green trees, grass, and a brick building appear in the background.

May 12, 2025

Jordan Everett ’25 Starts Her Career in Activewear

Getting involved and exploring the world gave this textile technology graduate the skills, and the confidence, for her next stop at Columbia Sportswear.
Sharon George wears a black sweatshirt with "NC State" in red letters. She stands in front of a few sewing machines and bookshelves full of colorful spools of thread.

May 9, 2025

Sharon George ’25: Balancing Creativity and Business

During her time at NC State, she’s had countless meaningful experiences and prepared for her merchandising career. 
Sydney Lucas wears a white lab coat and safety glasses stands in a bright laboratory, with shelves, equipment, and glassware visible in the background.

May 9, 2025

Sydney Lucas ’25: All About Cosmetic Chemistry

Unique courses, research opportunities and student organizations laid the groundwork for her dream career and lasting friendships.
A group of ten interns of diverse backgrounds pose together, smiling in front of a "National Intern Day 2024" banner. They are in a modern, well-lit space, wearing casual and sports-themed attire.

Dec 12, 2024

Wilson College of Textiles Students Gain Valuable Career Experience Through Summer Internships

From Adidas to TJX, Wilson College of Textiles students accepted internship opportunities across the country to expand their industry knowledge and skills
Akanksha Pragya working on a machine.

Dec 11, 2024

Wilson College of Textiles Doctoral Student Uses Research to Improve Performance in Flexible Electronics

Fiber and polymer science Ph.D candidate Akansksha Pragya is winning awards for her research, and applying the concept to new, sustainable products through an internship at Procter & Gamble.
Maggie Kimmet stands to the right of an outdoor Kohl's sign.

Sep 16, 2024

Maggie Kimmett ’23, Textile Design in the World of Corporate Homeware 

A comforting connection to her childhood home fueled an interest in homeware. Now this textile design graduate is designing soft decor products for Kohl’s. 
Lilly Barozzini standing in front of two mannequins with her designs and a mood board.

May 3, 2024

Lilly Barozzini ’24: Fashion Design and the Full College Experience

The new fashion design alumna wanted somewhere she could launch a successful career and build community. With a job offer in hand, it's safe to say she found that with the Wilson College of Textiles.

Kinkead Crotts in a graduation cap and gown on a covered brick walkway

May 3, 2024

Kinkead Crotts ’24: Using Her Degree to Keep Firefighters Safe

With her job at Underwriters Laboratories, new textile engineering alumna Kinkead Crotts will make sure firefighter gear is up to code.

Melis Hafizoglu in front of a wall of thread spools.

May 3, 2024

Melis Hafizoglu ’24: From Art2Wear to Alo Yoga

The boldness to go after big opportunities has led to a stacked resume, and big post-grad plans, for this new fashion development and product management alumna.
Video thumbnail with red text on the left that reads "Macy's NYC Intern" and a photo of intern's in front of a Macy's parade float in a warehouse on the right.

Jan 26, 2024

Exploring New York City and Gaining Industry Experience

Wilson College of Textiles student Meredith Gaskill shares her experience interning for Macy's in a new video blog.