North Carolina Textile Foundation

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Apr 15, 2025

Day of Giving Donors Power the Future for Textiles Students, Programs and Research

On March 26, members of the Wilson College of Textiles community came together to raise over $1 million for the sixth consecutive year to provide critical support for scholarships, academic programs and research.

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Apr 4, 2025

Milliken Naming Investment Fuels NC State Research in the Textile Protection and Comfort Center

A $1.5 million investment from the Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation will accelerate protective and comfort research and create critical graduate fellowships in the newly named Milliken Textile Protection and Comfort Center.

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.

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.

Dec 17, 2024

Steve ’61 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.