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Recap: Wells Fargo Pitch to the Pack Competition 2026

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May 8, 2026

NC State Students Get Stunning, Big-Ticket Surprise at Graduation Ceremony

The News and Observer
Anil Kochhar and his wife will cover the final-year education loans for 176 graduates from the 2025-26 academic year, honoring his late father, aiming to provide students with greater freedom to pursue their aspirations without financial burdens.
Anil an dMarilyn Kochhar celebrate with Dean Hinks and new graduates

May 8, 2026

Kochhars Share Words of Wisdom and Life-Changing News at Wilson Commencement

At the Wilson College of Textiles May 8 commencement ceremony, Anil Kochhar shared that he and his wife Marilyn are providing a gift to cover all the final-year education loans incurred by Wilson College graduates during the 2025-26 academic year.
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 to 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.

Apr 23, 2026

2025-26 University Teaching Awards Announced, Including Wilson Assistant Professor

Executive Vice Chancellor and Vice Provost News at NC State
Mengmeng Zhu, an assistant professor in the Department of Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science, was one of the recipients of the Outstanding Teacher Award. Read about the prestigious winners across NC State.
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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. 
Kyla Perry, Rachel Kelly and Celia Fennell wear formal dresses and take a selfie together in front of a colorful wall displaying large text that reads "Fashion Scholarship Fund" at an event. Rachel Kelly, center, holds out the camera for the selfie.

Apr 23, 2026

NC State Students Attend FSF LIVE 2026

Learn about the award-winning projects created by four Wilson College students and their trip to NYC, including networking opportunities and scholarly collaboration!
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.