Young Alumni

Jun 29, 2020

Meet Young Alumna Karen Middleton ’17

For Karen Middleton, the Wilson College of Textiles was a perfect fit for her continued education. With a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from the University of Maryland, and previous experience in the U. S. Middleton sought to further her skills in business and technology with a master’s degree in textiles at NC State’s Wilson College of Textiles.  

May 28, 2020

Meet Young Alumna Courtney Oswald

After experiencing the Summer Textile Exploration Program (STEP) program as a high schooler, Courtney Oswald chose the Wilson College of Textiles and never looked back. As a student, she participated in numerous extracurricular activities, forged great relationships and created amazing memories. She received a B.S. in Textile Engineering, then continued her studies for another semester to earn her Master’s in Textile Engineering. 

May 12, 2020

Meet Young Alumnus Dr. Brian Hamilton

DegreesM.S. Textile Management & Technology, NC State University, 2010Ph.D. Textile Technology Management, NC State University, 2012 Job TitleSenior manager, Future at Reebok HometownTewksbury, Massachusetts Dr. Brian Hamilton, a young alumnus based in Massachusetts, works as a leader in innovation for Reebok, a world-renowned footwear company. He graduated from the Wilson College of Textiles in 2010 with a… 

May 12, 2020

Meet Young Alumna Meredith McKague

DegreeB.S. Textile Technology, concentration in Technical Textiles, 2014 Job TitleManager – Product Integrity, Fabric & Materials at Carter’s HometownFayetteville, NC Meredith McKague is a young alumna of the Wilson College of Textiles who is currently working with one of the leaders in children’s clothing located in Atlanta, GA. She graduated in 2014 with a B.S.… 

Jan 14, 2020

Making Their Way

Regardless of their journey, they will come together on December 19 to celebrate their achievements at the university’s fall commencement. Meet three fall 2019 graduates who are ready to Think and Do beyond the brick pathways at NC State. 

Dec 13, 2019

Gold Medal Design

Anna Henry graduates this December with a degree in FTM. Inspired by her gold medal-winning brother, she designed her senior collection for Special Olympics North Carolina athletes.  

Dec 11, 2019

An Online Graduate’s Story of Applying Knowledge to Industry

Lonny Carter, a product manager at  Bob Barker Company, will graduate this December with a Master of Textiles degree completed entirely online at NC State. The skills and knowledge she’s gained from the program have already begun making an impact in her career. 

Dec 9, 2019

Paul Burke ‘17 Engineers His Own Path

Originally from Raleigh, Paul Burke '17 now lives in Portland, Oregon, where he works as pre-sales systems engineer for IT, networking and cybersecurity company Cisco Systems. We spoke with Burke about his life and career after graduation, why he chose to attend Wilson College, what his job search was like and more. Read on for our discussion. 

Nov 15, 2019

A STEP Above: Young Alumna Cassia Lewis ‘13

A second generation alumna of the Wilson College of Textiles, Cassia Lewis practically grew up at NC State, biking around campus and cheering on the Wolfpack at football games with her father, who graduated from the Textile Engineering program in 1994. She now lives on the West Coast, serving as director of business development for fabric manufacturer Swisstex Direct. 

Nov 12, 2019

Upward Force

FTM alumna ('19) and current graduate student Sophie Nunno-Gorbachev has been working hard to design a supportive bra for those with larger cup sizes — a bra that will reduce pain and improve the lives of its wearers.