North Carolina Textile Foundation

Mar 21, 2025

The Wilson College of Textiles Celebrates 125 Years of Excellence

Since 1899, NC State has led the globe in textiles education, innovation and leadership, and the Wilson College of Textiles' 125-year legacy is a milestone worth celebrating.

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Mar 12, 2025

Six Years of #GivingPack: Why These Pack Members Support Textiles on Day of Giving

On Day of Giving, donor support unlocks opportunities that empower Textiles students, staff, faculty, programs and research. These seven donors continue to champion the Wilson College of Textiles year after year.

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Mar 6, 2025

Entrepreneurial Spirit Takes Center Stage at Inaugural Pitch to the Pack Competition

The Wilson College of Textiles and Wells Fargo teamed up to provide resources and opportunities to NC State entrepreneurs to grow their textile-related businesses.

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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.

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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.

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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

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.