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old castle-like structure at dusk

May 31, 2022

Samriddhi Jaichand Explores A New Country, Returns With New Perspectives

Polymer and color chemistry student Samriddhi Jaichand spent a semester studying at the University of Leeds in the U.K. and meeting students from all over the world. 

Student in front of fountain in Italy

Apr 29, 2022

Continuing a World-Class Textiles Education Across the World

Wilson College students share their favorite classes and cultural experiences from studying abroad in Italy. 

Wilson College of Textiles alumna Caitlyn Holt

Mar 17, 2022

Caitlyn Holt ’12, ’13: All About Denim, All of the Time

Caitlyn Holt '12, '13, director of product and business innovation at Cone Denim, credits her Wilson College of Textiles education for preparing her to become a leader in the textiles industry. 

Jenna DeCandio standing at knitting machine in lab

Mar 11, 2022

Jenna DeCandio Returns to Knitting Lab With a Passion to Help

Textile Design alumna Jenna DeCandio came back to the Wilson College of Textiles as knitting lab manager and brings expertise from her time in industry with her. 

Wilson college graduates in patagonia team photo

Dec 7, 2021

Wilson College Double Graduate Joins Patagonia’s Wolfpack

Julia Koehler uses her master's in textile chemistry and bachelor's in polymer and color chemistry to help lead color development and innovation at the company. 

Emma Harris

Oct 12, 2021

Fashion and Textile Design Student Explores Pattern Making, Germany Through Adidas Internship

Senior Emma Harris spent six months immersing herself in pattern making and working hand in hand with designers at Adidas' headquarters in Germany. 

Emilie Phan

Jul 23, 2021

Emilie Phan: Finding Community Within the Wilson College of Textiles

Emilie Phan, recent graduate of the textile engineering program at NC State Wilson College of Textiles, appreciated the community she found here. 

Lorenzo de Medici Institute in Italy

Apr 21, 2021

Five NC State Wilson College of Textiles Students Showcase Their Creativity and Resilience During an Unusual 2020 Spring Semester

The COVID-19 pandemic caused the Spring 2020 semester to take an unexpected turn.  Unaware of the coming health crisis, five NC State students from the Wilson College of Textiles left the US in January, 2020 to study abroad at the […] 

Global leadership minor students

Oct 7, 2020

Eye of the Storm

An eight-week study-abroad program on global leadership gave a group of NC State students a front-row seat to corporate decision-making as Europe grappled with economic uncertainties and an emerging pandemic. 

Emillie Phan sits on the road as the terrain of Australia sits behind her.

May 4, 2020

Emilie Phan Spends a Semester Abroad in Australia

Textile engineering student Emilie Phan shares how studying abroad in Adelaide, Australia allowed her to grow both academically and personally.