{"id":16200,"date":"2021-04-02T10:31:50","date_gmt":"2021-04-02T14:31:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/?p=16200"},"modified":"2021-04-02T10:31:50","modified_gmt":"2021-04-02T14:31:50","slug":"stronger-for-tomorrow-donors-support-wilson-college-of-textiles-on-day-of-giving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2021\/04\/stronger-for-tomorrow-donors-support-wilson-college-of-textiles-on-day-of-giving\/","title":{"rendered":"Stronger for tomorrow: Donors support Wilson College of Textiles on Day of Giving"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Written by Tony Hoppa.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a year in which time seemingly stood still, 24 hours went by in the blink of an eye March 24 \u2013 and by midnight, NC State\u2019s third Day of Giving was in the books. So, too, were <\/span>533 gifts <\/span>\u2013 <\/span>an increase of 45% from 2020 <\/span>\u2013 <\/span>from generous donors who gave<\/span> $<\/b>1,201,160 <\/b>to support the Wilson College of Textiles. Overall, the University raised $58,103,657, reflecting the indomitable Pack spirit of philanthropy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cToday, the Wilson College of Textiles is even stronger as a result of the selfless giving demonstrated by our remarkable students, staff, faculty, alumni, parents, donors and friends,\u201d said David Hinks, dean of the college. \u201cI am so grateful for their confidence and investment in our people and programs as we drive momentum in a resurgent textiles industry.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among Day of Giving achievements that will directly support the Wilson College <\/span>mission<\/span><\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n