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Connie Wong ’23 Explores All Aspects of Textile Science En Route to Nike Internship

m.s. textile engineering

Nicole Rosario-Ortiz wears her hair pulled back, wearing a pink striped shirt and hoop earrings, smiles confidently with arms crossed. The background is blurred with "Allen" visible on the wall.

Dec 3, 2025

Nicole Rosario-Ortiz ’23: Bringing Textile Expertise to Government Clients

With a background in chemical engineering, this alumna brings a unique perspective to the textile industry and her role at Booz Allen Hamilton.
Prateeti Ugale

Nov 21, 2025

Grad Student Profile: Prateeti Ugale

Learn more about her experience in the Wilson College of Textiles as a Ph.D. student.

Claire Henson smiling at the camera.

Nov 18, 2025

Claire Henson ’22, ’23, Material Developer at Under Armour, is a New DYALC Member

Now a material developer at Under Armour, Claire Henson ’22, ’23 reflects on how the Wilson College of Textiles shaped her career and continues to influence her life as a new member of the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council.
A photo of Jialong Shen in front of a white backdrop.

Sep 17, 2025

Wilson Faculty Excited to ‘Give Back’ in New Role

Jialong Shen is looking forward to seeing how his research connects with his teaching as an assistant professor.
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. 
Caroline Ellington (second from left) with three other people on a golf course, all in Peter Millar gear.

Nov 28, 2023

Caroline Ellington ’13, ’14: Using Textile Engineering Skills in the Luxury Sportswear Industry

As Peter Millar’s line review director, two-time graduate Caroline Ellington thanks the Wilson College of Textiles for the holistic knowledge she gained about the textile industry and the connections made along the way.
Yi-Hun Huang wears an NC State sweatshirt and holds a Hoka shoe.

Oct 24, 2023

Textile Engineering Alumnus Now Works in Product Creation at Hoka

Yi-Hung (Frankie) Huang says the M.S. textile engineering program expanded his knowledge base to help him reach dream role
William Halligan

Oct 20, 2023

William Halligan ’13, ’15, a Flyknit Engineer II at Nike, Joins the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council

Sustainability expertise in textiles led William Halligan to work at Nike, and he’s bringing that same passion as a new member of the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council.

Emily Potok (left) and Laura Potok (right) stand on either side of a white sign that reads "Textiles Complex" at the Wilson College of Textiles campus.

May 25, 2023

Sisters Pursue Their Master’s Together at the Wilson College of Textiles

Emily and Laura Potok earned different undergraduate degrees but have reunited in graduate school to pursue their master’s in textile engineering.

Connie Wong stands in the courtyard behind the Wilson College of Textiles. The fountain is visible behind her.

May 1, 2023

Connie Wong ’23 Explores All Aspects of Textile Science En Route to Nike Internship

The textile technology graduate’s time was defined by hands-on experience in internships and labs.