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May 9, 2023

Wilson College of Textiles Launches Fall 2022 Lookbook

Explore the textile and apparel work created at the Wilson College of Textiles during the fall 2022 semester. 
Mary Nease stands in front of a row of spools of thread, which are organized by color.

Apr 7, 2023

Master’s Student Mary Nease Brings “Feminist, Alternative” Point of View to Western Wear

Mary Nease puts a spin on her roots with her plus-size designs and approach to fashion at the Wilson College of Textiles. 
Katelyn Bell

Apr 3, 2023

An Alum’s Love for Textiles Drives a Lifelong Connection to Her Alma Mater

Katelyn Bell, a two-time Wilson College of Textiles graduate and a product marketing specialist at Glen Raven, stays connected with her alma mater by giving her time, talent and treasure to the college. 
Caroline Cockerham left and Laura Tripp right standing in a home

Mar 31, 2022

Commitment to Sustainability, Passion for the Process Inspire Alumni-Founded Business

Laura Tripp and Caroline Cockerham, founders of CICIL, want you to ask about where their rugs come from. 
Caroline Cockerham in New York City office

Mar 31, 2022

Caroline Cockerham ’09, ’13 Finds Magic in Material Development

The creativity possible in manufacturing and the mill has led this fashion and textile management alumna to succeed in jobs at top brands and start her own business. 
Claire Hider sitting in Mohawk office

Mar 29, 2022

Meet Textile Design Alumna Claire Hider ’18, Mohawk Industries Project Manager

After earning her Master of Science in Textiles in 2018, Wilson College alumna Claire Hider has been rising through the ranks at global flooring manufacturer Mohawk Industries. 
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Feb 2, 2022

Karen Leonas’ Research Projects Provide a Wide Variety of Real World Experiences for Students

One of her pet projects, the Wastewater Toolbox 101, provides valuable help to plant managers all around the globe. 
Emily Stolarczyk stands in front of a sign for the Hewlett-Packard Rancho Vista corporate center.

Aug 29, 2019

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. 
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May 2, 2019

The Direction of Their Dreams

Read about some of our Wilson College of Textiles graduates -- why they chose to study textiles at NC State, what they loved most about their time here and where they’re going next. 
Centennial Campus in the fall

Feb 26, 2019

Path to Professorship

The four alumnae we profile in this story are all professors -- ever-curious, perpetual learners with patience and a passion for textiles. They come from different backgrounds, even continents, but they all found their place at the Wilson College of Textiles and in the halls of academia. Read on to learn more about their journey from student to professor.