Wilson College of Textiles

Jan 14, 2025

Cutting-Edge Flex Factory to Honor Textile Titan W. Duke Kimbrell ’49

Textile innovation and entrepreneurship at NC State’s Wilson College of Textiles will reach new heights with the newly named W. Duke Kimbrell Flex Factory. 

Jan 7, 2025

Steve ’62 and Frosene Zeis Receive the 2024 Menscer Cup Award

The Zeises received the prestigious 2024 Menscer Cup Award in honor of their transformative philanthropy to the Wilson College of Textiles, advancing student scholarships, workforce development and faculty leadership. 

Dec 17, 2024

NC State University Foundation Recognizes Campen, Zeises

NC State volunteers and donors Henry Campen Jr. and Steve and Frosene Zeis were honored recently for their outstanding commitment to the university. The NC State University Foundation recognized the trio during its annual awards ceremony and dinner with the Jerry and Elizabeth Godwin Red Torch Award and the Darrell and Carolyn Menscer Cup, respectively. 

Dec 17, 2024

Professor Ellie Jin Receives Highest Award From International Organization

Albert Myers Distinguished Professor Ellie Jin is receiving the highest award given by the International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA) by being recognized as an ITAA Fellow for her outstanding contributions to the field of textiles and clothing. 

Dec 3, 2024

CBE Alumna Named a 2024 L’Oréal For Women in Science Awardee

Park Scholarships program and Centennial Scholarship alumna Emily McGuinness ’16 has been named as a 2024 L’Oréal USA For Women in Science Awardee. She is one of five postdoctoral scientists who will receive grants, mentoring and networking, and celebration inspiring the next generation of female scientists. 

Nov 25, 2024

Meet the Six New Members of the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council

These recent graduates will continue to build on their lifelong connection to the Wilson College of Textiles through their engagement, leadership and philanthropy in their new role on the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council. 

Nov 13, 2024

Wilson College Doctoral Student Recognized With $10,000 Scholarship for Cutting-Edge Research

Four and a half years after the COVID-19 pandemic started, critical research that began at NC State amid lockdowns and closures is, in many ways, still paying off — and recently led to a prestigious award for a Wilson College of Textiles doctoral student. 

Nov 13, 2024

Hannah Orlowski ’19 Joins the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council

As a passionate textile engineering alumna with a love for networking, Hannah Orlowski is thrilled to returning to NC State as a new member of the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council. Since joining the council, her enthusiastic participation, along with the entire council’s leadership, has directly benefited the Wilson College of Textiles’ success in alumni engagement and fundraising in partnership with the North Carolina Textile Foundation. 

Oct 29, 2024

Gifts From Sir Mohamed Mansour ’68 Fuel Students’ Drive to Succeed

Sir Mohamed Mansour’s recent gift to expand the International Student Support Fund is inspired by his own experiences as an international student in need of a second chance. He is also expanding opportunities with the Mansour International Graduate Fellowship and Global Engagement Awards Funds.  

Oct 7, 2024

Day of Giving: One Day, Year-Round Impact

It’s been six months since NC State Day of Giving 2024. Learn more about how we came together for 24 hours to make a difference all year long.