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His Commitment to His Alma Mater Earns Brian McMurray NC State’s Distinguished Alumni Award

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Dec 7, 2022

NC State student named in Forbes 2023 30 Under 30 list

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Ritika Shamdasani, a student in the Wilson College of Textiles, was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 List along with her sister Niki. The duo founded Sani, a South Asian-inspired fashion brand which became the first South Asian line on Rent the Runway.
A photo of Ritika and Niki Shamdasani. Ritika stands with her hand on the shoulder of Niki, who is sitting to the right of her. Both are looking at each other and smiling. They are in a bright, white walled room with a green plant behind them. A mirror is behind Niki. Ritika wears a green and pink floral blazer. Niki wears a tangerine orange blazer.

Dec 6, 2022

NC State Student Wins Forbes 30 Under 30

A Wilson College of Textiles student has been recognized among the brightest young entrepreneurs, leaders and stars in the nation.

Dec 6, 2022

ORNL’s 2022 Top 10 Science Achievements at SNS and HFIR

Oak Ridge National Laboratory
The Oak Ridge National Library named researchers from the Wilson College of Textiles to their list of top 10 science achievements at the Spallation Neutron Source and High Flux Isotope Reactor. The researchers used neutrons at HFIR to identify a special wicking mechanism in a type of cotton yarn that allows the fibers to control the flow of liquid across certain strands.

Dec 6, 2022

You’re not going to stop shopping for new clothes. Here’s what to do instead.

The Washington Post
Wilson College of Textiles Professor Karen Leonas talks to the Washington Post about the best ways to expand your closet in a fashionable and sustainable way.
Members of the Dean's Young Alumni Leadership Council

Dec 5, 2022

Celebrating Five Years of Spirited Impact: the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council

Since its inception in 2017, the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council has created a more engaged and connected young alumni community within the Wilson College of Textiles through its critical initiatives.

Dec 2, 2022

NC State and Under Armour Partnership Takes Innovation to the Next Level

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Under Armour and the Wilson College of Textiles have launched a new partnership that will support student development, commercialize research and advance textile and materials innovation across the apparel, footwear and accessories industry.

Dec 2, 2022

Under Armour, NC State explore advanced materials

EcoTextile News
Under Armour has teamed up with the Wilson College of Textiles to support student development and advance textile and material innovations. The partnership established an innovation center on campus to enable collaboration on promising research leads, testing of performance fabrics and exploration of sustainable solutions.

Dec 2, 2022

2022 Student Artist Awards Presented

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Evanna Edward, a junior studying fashion and textile management, was awarded the Performing Artist Award in Dance for her incredible work in the Panoramic Dance Project.

Dec 2, 2022

What’s behind Under Armour’s new million-dollar partnership with NC State

The Business Journals
Under Armour has partnered with the Wilson College of Textiles to support student development and advance textile and material innovations. A new innovation center on campus will enable collaboration on research, testing of performance fabrics and exploration of sustainable solutions.
Brian McMurray

Dec 1, 2022

His Commitment to His Alma Mater Earns Brian McMurray NC State’s Distinguished Alumni Award

Known as a titan within the textile industry and a generous supporter of the Wilson College of Textiles, Brian McMurray ’86 was recognized on Nov. 3 as the college’s recipient of an NC State 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award.