Designing For Good: Seniors Transform Rice Bags into Solutions
Senior textile engineering and textile technology students used their Think and Do mentality to transform rice bags into affordable solutions for developing nations.
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Introducing the 2025 Class of Centennial Scholars
Members of the newest class of Centennial Scholars share why they're pursuing a degree in textiles and their goals for their time at Wilson College.
Finance to Philanthropy: Bud Murphy ’69 Gains Pride in Textile Degree
Caption:(Left to Right) John Wells, Matt Griffith ’98, Bud Murphy ’69, Dean David Hinks, Pam Jones ’78, Ty Huggins ’94, Natasha Huggins ’94, Marty Moran...
A Myriad of Opportunities
There is more than one way to NC State Wilson College of Textiles. Every semester we welcome transfer students and a few are sharing their story and the vast opportunities they have had as a transfer student.
A New Degree, A New Learning Opportunity
After earning her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Wilson College, Bella Latham has discovered that she isn’t done learning. She is pursuing a doctorate in Fiber and Polymer Science while conducting research in cold weather protective textiles for the military as an Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education research fellow.
Meet Young Alumna Hilary Walker ’14
Degree B.S. Textile Technology ’14 Job Title Footwear Material Innovator II at Nike Hometown Oak Island, NC Background Say hello to Hilary Walker, a young alumna...
Cherish the Moments in the Now
Adapt. Pivot. Plan B. Resilience. Perseverance. Resolve. In the midst of the COVID-19 global pandemic, even our vocabulary has changed in response to plans and progress disrupted by the coronavirus. Here, in her own words, Wilson College of Textiles alumna Ngoc Nguyen shares her story of bouncing forward during this unprecedented time.
From Engineering to Analytics
As businesses look to make decisions, they turn to data to draw conclusions to solve problems. Not surprisingly, the brightest minds analyzing data are coming from NC State.
Carving Their Own Path
Members of the Class of 2020 never would have imagined being anywhere else but here at the end of their academic journey. But then again,...
From Peace Corps to Peace Goods
Textile Technology alumna Kyley Schmidt ‘00 put her degree to work during a tour with the Peace Corps, helping the rural community of Soatanana in Madagascar turn their tradition of weaving with wild silk into a sustainable industry. With her support, they honed their skills, organized into a cooperative and have increased their household income by 70%.