Wilson College of Textiles

Apr 8, 2024

The Wilson College of Textiles Shatters Records on Day of Giving While Honoring 125 Years of Textiles Education

On March 20, the Wilson College of Textiles community raised more than $3 million to benefit exceptional students, staff, faculty, programs and research. This achievement aligns with a major milestone: the 125th anniversary of textiles education at NC State. 

Apr 8, 2024

Exploring New York City and Gaining Industry Experience

Ever wondered what a day in the life of a fashion intern in New York City looks like? Park Scholar and Centennial Scholar Meredith Gaskill ’24 gives an inside look at her New York City internship with a new vlog on the Wilson College of Textiles YouTube page. 

Feb 26, 2024

New NSF Center Will Advance Textile Industry Greening

The Wilson College of Textiles will serve as a core partner on a regional research effort to advance U.S. capacity for textile innovation. The effort will receive up to $15 million for two years and up to $160 million over 10 years from the National Science Foundation. 

Feb 5, 2024

Nancy Webster ’75 Honored With the CASE District III Bill Franklin Volunteer of the Year Award

In honor of the remarkable legacy she has created as a seasoned service leader, Wilson College of Textiles alumna Nancy Webster was named the recipient of the 2024 Bill Franklin Volunteer of the Year Award, presented by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District III. 

Dec 12, 2023

Podcast: Extraordinary Entrepreneurship With Andy Albright

On this episode of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re joined by Andy Albright, an NC State alumnus, donor and board member, to discuss why he supports his alma mater and what kind of difference he is making. 

Dec 5, 2023

Alumna Using Textile Engineering Skills in the Luxury Sportswear Industry

As Peter Millar’s line review director, two-time NC State graduate and Park Scholar alumna Caroline Ellington thanks the Wilson College of Textiles for the holistic knowledge she gained about the textile industry and the connections made along the way. 

Nov 13, 2023

Mac McMichael Jr. ’70 Named the Esteemed Recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award

In recognition of his expertise as a global textile leader and lifelong commitment to supporting his alma mater, Mac McMichael Jr. was recently honored with NC State’s prestigious Distinguished Alumni Award. 

Oct 17, 2023

Tell Me More: 7 Questions About Giving Back as a Young Alumna

Tell Me More is a series that provides easy-to-digest information about NC State philanthropy topics. In this story, a recent NC State graduate explains how and why she gives back as a volunteer and donor. 

Oct 10, 2023

Threads of Transformation: Reflecting on Five Years of the Wilson College of Textiles

This fall marks five years since the Wilsons — a multigenerational NC State University textiles family — made a transformative gift of $28 million to their alma mater. This remarkable act of generosity did more than solely name the Wilson College of Textiles in perpetuity; it breathed new life into the college’s unyielding spirit of innovation and unwavering commitment to advancing the textile industry. 

Oct 10, 2023

NC State Names 2023 Family of the Year

Meredith Gaskill, a senior in the Wilson College of Textiles from Salisbury, North Carolina, along with her parents and her two older sisters and their families, were recently named NC State’s Family of the Year during the 2023 Parents and Families Weekend. Gaskill is also a Park Scholar and Centennial Scholar.