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Heather Lyerly<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\n Senior Director of Academic Services\u00a0<\/strong>
B.S. Exercise and Sports Science: East Carolina University
M.A. Counseling: University of Alabama at Birmingham

Lyerly first joined the Wilson College of Textiles in 2016. Since then, her outstanding work has been recognized at the university level and the national level.

\u201cThe most rewarding part of my job is helping students move from being consumed with an issue to feeling that they can get through it,\u201d she says. \u201cWhen I see them relax, breathe and say \u2018Yes, I\u2019ve got this!\u2019 then I know we\u2019ve provided them the support they need to be a success.\u201d\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n\n\n

Merica Petteway<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\n \"Merica\n <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n

\n Associate Director of Student Recruitment and Engagement<\/strong>
B.S. Psychology: William Peace University\u00a0
M.Ed. Higher Education \u2013 Educational Leadership: Liberty University

Petteway first discovered her interest in higher education during an undergraduate research project, which focused on college choice and retention for prospective students.\u00a0As a first-generation college graduate herself, she has a particular passion for mentoring first-generation college students.\u00a0

\u201cThe students we work with are definitely special and one of a kind, and as you can tell from our alumni, they all go on to make a big difference in the industry,\u201d she says.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n\n\n

Kara Price<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\n Coordinator of Recruitment and Educational Outreach<\/strong>
B.S. Fashion and Textile Management: NC State University

Recruiting prospective students to the Wilson College of Textiles is a full-circle moment for Price, who is a Wilson College alumna.\u00a0

\u201cIt is one of my proudest accomplishments to be able to play a role in giving students the same experiences that I had,\u201d she says.\u00a0

That dedication to the mission behind her work recently earned Price NC State\u2019s Award for Excellence, the university\u2019s highest staff recognition.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n\n\n

Lucas Wier<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\n Coordinator of Recruitment and Educational Outreach<\/strong>
B.A. Political Science: NC State University

Wier is another NC State alumnus who is driven by the prospect of connecting students to the university he loves. He started his career in the university\u2019s Undergraduate Admissions Office before moving to the Wilson College.

\u201cMy favorite part of working at the Wilson College of Textiles is the people,\u201d he says. \u201cI have truly enjoyed getting to know everyone who is a member of this community and I am grateful to have a supportive team around me.\u201d\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n\n\n

Questions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re here to help! Email textiles-scholarships@ncsu.edu<\/a>. You can also check out our FAQs page<\/a>, which answers questions about eligibility and different stages of the application process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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