{"id":60037,"date":"2024-04-08T10:58:55","date_gmt":"2024-04-08T14:58:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/?p=60037"},"modified":"2024-04-08T11:40:47","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T15:40:47","slug":"the-wilson-college-of-textiles-shatters-records-on-day-of-giving-while-honoring-125-years-of-textiles-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2024\/04\/the-wilson-college-of-textiles-shatters-records-on-day-of-giving-while-honoring-125-years-of-textiles-education\/","title":{"rendered":"The Wilson College of Textiles Shatters Records on Day of Giving While Honoring 125 Years of Textiles Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n

In a whirlwind of generosity, the Wilson College of Textiles reached a new pinnacle of success on NC State\u2019s sixth annual Day of Giving<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On March 20, alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, industry partners and friends donated $3,714,038 to the Wilson College through 716 generous gifts.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

“A record-breaking impact was made on Day of Giving this March, which is especially timely as NC State is celebrating 125 years of textiles education, research and innovation this year,\u201d says David Hinks, dean of the Wilson College of Textiles. \u201cDonor support is vital to advancing our college and enabling us to continue to be recognized globally as the pre-eminent textiles institution for the next 125. Regardless of the amount, I am deeply grateful to all who have given, on Day of Giving and and all days. Your support is the engine our Wilson For Life culture that, in turn, enables us to transform lives.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This year, NC State is celebrating 125 years of textiles education. The 125th-anniversary logo, which was created by Nancy Webster ’75, was presented at the Day of Giving Community Social on March 20. The logo features NC State’s Pack Plaid tartan, which was created by Kathleen Kelly ’14, and the banner was created by Bailey Knight ’23, who serves as a lab manager within the college. (Credit: Madeline Dowell)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Supporters helped spread the word about Day of Giving in a variety of ways, including text messages sent to friends, enthusiastic participation in social media challenges, and gifts of their time, talent and treasure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEach year since 2019, members of our Wilson Wolfpack have come together on Day of Giving to invest in the future of textiles and the next generation of textile leaders,\u201d says Michael Ward, executive director of the North Carolina Textile Foundation (NCTF)<\/a>, which serves as the philanthropic arm of the college. \u201cWe are proud to celebrate the power of philanthropy and the fact that every gift, no matter the size, will have an extraordinary impact.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When compared to the Wilson College\u2019s participation in previous Days of Giving, this year\u2019s totals shatter records by over $1 million and 98 gifts. The college’s success also contributes to NC State\u2019s Day of Giving groundbreaking total<\/a>: $46 million raised from 21,920 gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Textiles Highlights on Day of Giving<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The outpouring of support for the Wilson College reverberated throughout the day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Several major gifts were instrumental in establishing and sustaining funds that will attract and retain top tier talent and help to further elevate the college\u2019s legacy of excellence in textiles education and research. <\/p>\n\n\n\n