Young Alumni

Feb 23, 2022

Committed to Innovation and Fiber Research: Mohamad Midani ’12, ’16 Receives a 2022 Distinguished Young Alumni Award

Since graduating, Mohamad Midani '12, '16 has led the creation of an international textile consulting firm, been named an adjunct assistant professor in the Wilson College and launched an invention that converts agricultural waste into natural textile fibers and reinforcements. 

Feb 11, 2022

Ciara Oden ’16: STEP and Senior Design Are Still This Young Alumna’s Favorite College Experiences

Ciara Oden '16 discovered her love for textiles and NC State after participating in the Wilson College's Summer Textile Exploration Program. 

Jan 31, 2022

After Graduating, Jason Rochette ’07 Follows His Love for Polymer Chemistry

Wilson College of Textiles alumnus Jason Rochette ’07 is the epitome of a graduate who loves his alma mater and who followed his passion for polymer chemistry after leaving campus. 

Nov 11, 2020

Meet Young Alumnus Rob Smith ’03

By Tim Creedon 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 the Wilson College of Textiles. As a member of the AATCC, the African American Textile Society, and the Phi Psi Textile Fraternity on campus, Rob built a… 

Aug 8, 2020

Meet Young Alumna Brielle Papalia ’15

By Latasia Priest DegreeB.S. Fashion and Textile Management, Brand Management and Marketing, 2015 Job TitleAssistant Product Development Manager at Gap Inc. HometownKernersville, NC Current City/StateNew York, NY Say hello to Brielle Papalia, a young alumna of the Wilson College of Textiles from Kernersville, North Carolina. As part of her family’s fourth generation to enter the… 

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.