{"id":34925,"date":"2022-12-01T17:01:21","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T22:01:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/?p=34925"},"modified":"2024-03-28T12:53:59","modified_gmt":"2024-03-28T16:53:59","slug":"leadership-in-the-textiles-industry-and-a-commitment-to-his-alma-mater-earns-brian-mcmurray-nc-states-distinguished-alumni-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2022\/12\/leadership-in-the-textiles-industry-and-a-commitment-to-his-alma-mater-earns-brian-mcmurray-nc-states-distinguished-alumni-award\/","title":{"rendered":"His Commitment to His Alma Mater Earns Brian McMurray NC State\u2019s Distinguished Alumni Award"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n
With more than 30 years of leadership in textile fabrication and the development of life-saving medical devices, Brian McMurray is a titan within the global textile industry. In addition to owning and operating two North Carolinian textile-based companies, he managed to find time to lead the creation of 15 patents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While it\u2019s clear that McMurray has thrived within his professional career, he takes the most pride in his family and his strong connection to his alma mater: the Wilson College of Textiles at NC State. Since graduating in 1986 with a bachelor\u2019s degree in textile technology<\/a>, he has proudly given his time, talent and treasure to the university that helped shape his success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe Wilson College of Textiles taught me a multidisciplinary approach to learning new things,\u201d McMurray emphasizes. \u201cIn turn, I\u2019ve been able to quickly adapt within an industry that is constantly changing and evolving. I appreciate my time at the college and how it helped me grow academically and create networks that are still vital today.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n On Nov. 3, McMurray was named an esteemed recipient of the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award in recognition of the ways he\u2019s enriched the university\u2019s history and increased the value of an NC State degree. This honor took him entirely by surprise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt was an emotional experience for me,\u201d he shares, clearly moved. \u201cI\u2019ve never desired recognition for my work, so this acknowledgment means a great deal to me. I appreciate my peers nominating me for this honor.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n