Wilson College of Textiles

Nov 18, 2025

Max Ring ’23, Account Manager at Everra, Is A New DYALC Member

Now an account manager at Everra, alumnus Max Ring reflects on how his lifelong Wolfpack pride and natural talent in STEM shaped his career path and connected him to the DYALC.

Nov 18, 2025

Lily McGrath ’24, a Sample Coordinator at Tuckernuck, is a New DYALC Member

Now a sample coordinator at Tuckernuck in Washington, D.C., Lily McGrath ’24 reflects on her time at the Wilson College of Textiles and her excitement to join the college’s Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council.

Nov 18, 2025

Rooted in the Pack Since Childhood, Kaylee Smith Wagner ’17 is a Proud New DYALC Member

Now a senior account manager at Lear Corporation, Kaylee Smith Wagner attributes her success to the connections and experience she gained at the Wilson College of Textiles.

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Nov 18, 2025

Beautiful, Functional Pieces and Fine Art Coexist in Capstone Collections

Seniors in NC State’s textile design program spend the semester developing unique, professional-caliber collections in the Wilson College of Textiles’ labs and studios.

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Nov 17, 2025

Spring 2025 Student Portfolio Launches

Explore what students from each of the Wilson College of Textiles' studio-based undergraduate programs created last semester.

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Nov 13, 2025

Rowan Mladsi Explores and Thrives in Prague

Read Rowan Mladsi’s thoughts on her semester abroad, from her favorite activities to her greatest takeaways.

Rachel Kelly, Celia Fennell and Rosa Stancil pose and smile together in front of a blue step-and-repeat backdrop with "Fashion Scholarship Fund" and "FSF Live Gala 2025" printed on it.

Nov 12, 2025

Wilson College Students Attend FSF Live 2025

Wilson College of Textiles students Celia Fennell and Rachel Kelly detail their experiences with the FSF Case Study Program and 2025 FSF Live conference in NYC.

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Nov 4, 2025

W. Duke Kimbrell ’49 Wins the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award

This fall, NC State honored the late W. Duke Kimbrell ’49, a globally recognized textile titan and proud Wilson College of Textiles graduate, with the Distinguished Alumni Award.

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Nov 4, 2025