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Leader of the Pack: Textiles Raises $8.7 Million to Transform Students’ Lives

Wilson College of Textiles

Sophia Thompson looks down at her forearm, which is being equipped with an armband with embedded technology. Her dark hair is in a slicked-back ponytail and she wears a navy and white striped sweater. To the right is another student fastening the armband, and a lab is laid out behind them with two other student in frame working on countertops.

May 20, 2026

Undergraduate Conducts Research in Emerging Wearable Electronics Lab

Sophia Thompson first heard of the SHIFT lab during a guest lecture from its principal investigator, Amanda Mills. At the time, Thompson was a fresh face in fashion and textile management, having just transferred into the program from human biology.   The Smart Holistically Integrated and Functional Textiles (SHIFT) Research Group is a laboratory of graduate…
Kat Charrier holds up the "Go Pack" hand sign as she smiles at the camera and wears a bright red shirt. The complex machinery of the Spinning Lab is blurry behind her.

May 18, 2026

Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Student Thrives in the Spinning Lab

Kat Charrier has grown her confidence and technical skill set during her time working in the Zeis Textiles Extension, which has only aided her academic path in management.
A wide view of models walkings on a runway bathed in purple and white light. The walkway is in the shape of an X and audience is packed into the space looking up at the models, who wear draped outfits with hardware features.

May 6, 2026

NC State Student Presents Collection in Scotland DONT WALK Charity Show

Undergraduate student Sarah Grace Simas traveled to Scotland and show her designs at the DONT WALK 2026 Charity Fashion Show.

Jamie Piraino stands smiling and holding out an ID badge in front of the Disney University building, with its logo visible on the exterior wall. Another person walks on the sidewalk in the background.

Apr 23, 2026

Undergraduate Creates Magic as a Costume Intern at Disney

Jamie Piraino, a junior in fashion and textile design, speaks about her experience as a costume buying intern at Walt Disney World in Orlando.

Professionals gathered around circular tables in a large conference room with grey walls. There are a few dozen adults sitting in black chairs facing a presenter towards the left of the frame.

Apr 23, 2026

AI in Textiles: Implementing and Regulating New Technologies 

Wilson College researchers and experts participated in a conference exploring the implications and use of AI in the fashion industry.
Wilson College of Textiles sign

Apr 23, 2026

Two Wilson College Faculty Receive Outstanding Engagement Award 

Amanda Mills and Xiaomeng Fang are honored for their contributions both inside and outside the classroom. 
Dynamic PyroMan on fire in the Textile Protection and Comfort Center.

Apr 22, 2026

Dynamic PyroMan™ Earns Patent, Advancing Testing for Protective Apparel

A breakthrough patent brings real-world motion to thermal testing, aiming to redefine how protective apparel is evaluated under fire.
A group of people pose smiling in front of a step-and-repeat banner with NC State Wilson College of Textiles and Wells Fargo logos. Some have their "wolves up." Red and white balloons decorate the scene.

Apr 21, 2026

Recap: Wells Fargo Pitch to the Pack Competition 2026

Here’s the rundown on the second annual Wells Fargo Pitch to the Pack competition.
A student stitches a garment with portions of the garment pinned onto a dressmaker's dummy beside her.

Apr 16, 2026

NC State Is a Fashion School

We’re bringing together our signature fashion-centered events for Fashion Week. Check out the lineup of showcases, runway shows, clothing swaps and more, and find out how you can shape your future in fashion.
Wilson College of Textiles building

Apr 14, 2026

Leader of the Pack: Textiles Raises $8.7 Million to Transform Students’ Lives

On Day of Giving 2026, the Wilson College of Textiles led NC State’s leaderboard, raising $8,709,476 from 549 gifts to make the college more affordable for students and strengthen world-class academic programs.