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Corynn Kilar in front of a white backdrop

Feb 17, 2025

Meet One of the Newest Members of Our Wilson College Family: Corynn Kilar

Meet one of our newest Wilson College of Textiles staff members, Director of Philanthropy Corynn Kilar.

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Jan 13, 2025

Cutting-Edge Flex Factory to Honor Textile Titan, W. Duke Kimbrell ’49

Textile innovation and entrepreneurship at NC State's Wilson College of Textiles will reach unprecedented heights with the newly named W. Duke Kimbrell Flex Factory.

Steve Zeis and Frosene Zeis

Dec 17, 2024

Steve ’62 and Frosene Zeis Receive the 2024 Menscer Cup Award, the Top Honor from the NC State University Foundation

The Zeises receive the prestigious 2024 Menscer Cup Award in honor of their transformative philanthropy to the Wilson College of Textiles, advancing student scholarships, workforce development and faculty leadership.

Sherry McCraw, Chancellor Randy Woodson and Dean David Hinks

Dec 17, 2024

A Legacy of Career Excellence and Service Earns Sherry McCraw ’90 the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award

In recognition of her 30 years of leadership experience in engineering, planning and manufacturing and her dedication to her alma mater, Sherry McCraw, a proud Wilson College of Textiles alumna, was honored by the NC State Alumni Association.

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Oct 25, 2024

Meet the Six New Members of the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council (DYALC)

These recent graduates will continue to build on their lifelong connection to the Wilson College of Textiles through their engagement, leadership and philanthropy in their new role on the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council.

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Oct 23, 2024

Meet One of the Newest Members of Our Wilson College Family: Jonathan Hernández

Meet one of our newest Wilson College of Textiles staff members, Assistant Director of Philanthropy Jonathan Hernández

Class of 2028 Textile Pioneer Scholars

Aug 28, 2024

Introducing the 2028 Class of Textile Pioneer Scholars

With support from generous donors, four exceptional students — who all hail from non-metropolitan areas of North Carolina — have been named recipients of the Textile Pioneer Scholarship.

The group of 2028 Centennial Scholarship recipients

Aug 28, 2024

Introducing the 2028 Class of Centennial Scholars

As the Centennial Scholarship Program celebrates its 25th anniversary this fall, the program welcomes 10 new scholars — thanks to the generosity of donors — to the Wilson College of Textiles, who will graduate in 2028.

Jeana Grace Bowker

Jun 25, 2024

Jeana Grace Bowker ’24 is Fashioning the Future: Her Journey as an Inaugural Textile Pioneer Scholar

What started as a fun hobby has evolved into Jeana Grace Bowker designing full-fledged fashion collections, thanks to the textiles knowledge she gleaned and her life-changing scholarship. This spring, she became one of the first four Textile Pioneer Scholars to graduate from the Wilson College of Textiles.

Alex Hutchens standing, wearing a graduation cap and gown

Jun 25, 2024

Alex Hutchens ’24 is Creating a Future Brimming With Success: Her Journey as an Inaugural Textile Pioneer Scholar

Her expertise in brand management, combined with the vital connections she made through networking, landed Alex Hutchens multiple coveted internships during her time at the Wilson College of Textiles. This spring, she became one of the first four Textile Pioneer Scholars to graduate from the Wilson College of Textiles.