Leaving a Legacy
By Taylor Pardue Dr. Dame S. Hamby made a lasting mark on NC State through his time and talent. Hamby served as dean of the...
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Prashant Prabhu Receives Distinguished Alumni Award
After completing his undergraduate studies in India, Prashant Prabhu came to NC State in 1975 not knowing what to expect from an American graduate school. His subsequent achievements as a student and then business leader took him all over the world. Now “retired” in Greenville, S.C. he relishes his continuing opportunities to give back as an educator, mentor and philanthropist.
Meet Young Alumnus Rob Smith ’03
Degree B.S. textile chemistry, 2003 Job Title Head of Sourcing at UpWest Hometown Charlotte, NC Intro From Charlotte, NC, meet Rob Smith, an alumnus from...
Meet Young Alumna Brielle Papalia ’15
Degree B.S. Fashion and Textile Management, Brand Management and Marketing, 2015 Job Title Assistant Product Development Manager at Gap Inc. Hometown Kernersville, NC Current City/State...
Heart Maker: Meet New TECS Assistant Professor Jessica Gluck
Written by Cameron Walker Photo: TECS Associate Professor Jessica Gluck working in her laboratory What if you could create a new heart from a patient’s own...
Chancellor’s Creating Community Awards Go Virtual
The annual Chancellor’s Creating Community Awards honor outstanding faculty, staff, colleges, students and student organizations that have made exceptional efforts and contributions in the areas of equity, diversity and inclusion.
Designing Your Own Career: Meet Entrepreneur Ritika Shamdasani
Cover image: Laura King | Written by Delisha Hinton and Maggie Kimmett At the age of 16, Ritika Shamdasani and her sister, Niki Shamdasani, co-founded...
2020 Outstanding Global Engagement Award Recipients Announced
The Outstanding Global Engagement Award encourages and recognizes outstanding accomplishment in globally engaged teaching, student support, research, extension, and/or engagement and economic development by faculty and non-faculty professionals of North Carolina State University. Nominees for this award should have made […]
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%.
Cloth and Computer Screen: Meet Kate Nartker
Meet Kate Nartker, new TATM assistant professor in the Wilson College of Textiles at NC State, who creates her art where cloth meets computer screen. The textile artist has created innovative works including animations in Jacquard weaving.