Wilson College of Textiles

Jul 7, 2021

Making Her Mark: Wei Gao Honored as University Scholar

Growing up in Jurong in Southeast China, TECS Associate Professor Wei Gao displayed a strong interest in fibers and fabrics, and later, a passion for advanced materials research. Her love of learning and unparalleled work ethic culminated in her receiving NC State’s prestigious University Faculty Scholar designation. 

Jun 14, 2021

Coming Full Circle: Amanda Padbury Leads Dean’s Pages Program

Recalling her own positive student work experience at Michigan Technological University, Executive Assistant Amanda Padbury pays it forward managing the Dean’s Pages program in the Wilson College of Textiles. 

Jun 11, 2021

Chandler Probert: Finding Opportunities Outside the Lab

By Debbie Willmschen When Chandler Probert stepped onto the red bricks at NC State University, he knew he wanted to find new ways to explore opportunities. Probert earned his bachelor’s degree in polymer and color chemistry and then his master’s degree in textile engineering in the Wilson College of Textiles, where he discovered a passion for… 

May 20, 2021

S M Fijul Kabir: Exploring New Technologies Leads to a New Field of Study

S M Fijul Kabir dreamed about attending the NC State Wilson College of Textiles since he first thought about studying textiles. He was impressed with the college’s reputation and wanted to pursue his passion in textile research here. But after starting the program, he learned of technologies that led to new areas of research and, eventually, a new field of study. 

May 11, 2021

Finance to Philanthropy: Bud Murphy ’69 Gains Pride in Textile Degree

By Stuart Hall A few years ago, Bud Murphy received an invitation from the North Carolina Textile Foundation to attend a small luncheon that featured David Hinks, dean of N.C. State University’s Wilson College of Textiles, as one of the speakers. “Normally, I would not have accepted something like that, but since I was retired… 

May 11, 2021

‘That’s What Virgos Do’: Meet #NCState21 Best Friends Jean and Gabriel

As part of our graduation video series, meet two grads whose friendship was written in the stars. 

May 7, 2021

Local Company Donates Innovative, Breathable Face Masks for Commencement

For spring commencement, a local entrepreneur is donating thousands of masks using material created at NC State. 

May 4, 2021

Wilson College Doctoral Students Named Provost’s Fellowship Recipients

The NC State Wilson College of Textiles is pleased to announce that this fall’s incoming doctoral students include five Provost’s Fellowship recipients. Wilson College remains committed to supporting students through opportunities like the Provost’s Fellowship, which is designed to recruit outstanding new doctoral students to campus. 

Apr 22, 2021

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. 

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 […]