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Nancy Webster speaks at the CASE District III Conference

Feb 8, 2024

Nancy Webster ’75 Honored with the CASE District III Bill Franklin Volunteer of the Year Award

This month, Nancy Webster, a 1975 textile technology graduate, was recognized for her lifelong commitment to philanthropy and volunteerism. 

Agee Leinberry models a green and white checkered dress accessorized with gold jewelry.

Jan 18, 2024

Agee Leinberry FTM ‘14: Sustainable Solutions in Luxury Fashion

A passion for high-end brands, sustainability and business inspired FTM ‘14 alumni Agee Leinberry to become her own boss by founding Couper - a luxury fashion retailer that creates one-of-a-kind eventwear capsules. 

Alumni and friends smile and pose at the Textile Bowl Tailgate

Nov 14, 2023

Relive the 42nd Annual Textile Bowl Weekend Through Photos

This fall, Wilson College of Textiles alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends immersed themselves in a whirlwind of school spirit during Red and White Week — NC State’s annual homecoming celebration. 

Mac McMichael stands next to Dean David Hinks

Nov 2, 2023

Mac McMichael, Jr. ’70 Named the Esteemed Recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award

In recognition of his expertise as a global textile leader and lifelong commitment to supporting his alma mater, Mac McMichael, Jr. was honored with NC State’s prestigious Distinguished Alumni Award. 

Wolf Plaza

Oct 20, 2023

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

Close ties to the Wilson College of Textiles begin when students first step foot onto campus, and those bonds strengthen even further for young alumni who are selected to join the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council. 

Meredith Corley

Oct 20, 2023

Meredith Corley ’14, a Talented Product Development Engineer, Joins the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council

After meeting a Wilson College of Textiles recruiter, Meredith Corley felt an instant connection to the college that has since led to her successful career as a product development engineer at Antigua Apparel. 

Shane O'Toole

Oct 20, 2023

Startup Founder and Textile Leader Shane O’Toole ’15 Pays Forward His Alma Mater’s Support as a Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council New Member

From a Wolfpack student-athlete to a sustainability leader in the textile industry, Shane O’Toole ’15 is paying forward his love for the Wilson College of Textiles by joining the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council. 

The Wilson family was all smiles when posing with Mr. Wuf and Ms. Wuf.

Sep 25, 2023

Threads of Transformation: Reflecting on Five Years of the Wilson College of Textiles

Since 2018, the Wilson family’s transformative, college-naming gift has helped expand the college's global reach, fight COVID-19, provide free mental health services to students, recruit top talent and much more. 

Photo of the Wilson College of Textiles building

Aug 21, 2023

Introducing the 2027 Class of Textile Pioneer Scholars

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

Johnny Chapman

Aug 18, 2023

From Textiles To Advocacy: Passionate Volunteer Johnny Chapman ’85 Pays It Forward In Meaningful Ways

Johnny Chapman’s long-standing involvement with NC State and the Wilson College of Textiles has led him to pave the way and create spaces of belonging at his alma mater and beyond.