Wilson College of Textiles

Apr 16, 2019

ZTE’s Blessinger Recognized for Outstanding Extension Service

Jeff Blessinger, extension specialist and Lean Six Sigma program manager for the Zeis Textiles Extension (ZTE) at the Wilson College of Textiles, has received NC State’s Outstanding Extension Service Award in honor of his exceptional extension engagement and economic development activities for the university. Since Blessinger joined ZTE, which was established by a generous gift from Steve Zeis '62 and his wife Frosene, more than 750 students of all ages have gone through the LSS training and saved their companies more $85 million combined.

Apr 2, 2019

Four Alumni Named to BOT

The UNC Board of Governors named Ed Stack, a former student body president, to the NC State Board of Trustees and reappointed three other alumni -- Chip Andrews, Stan Kelly and Dewayne Washington -- to the 13-member advisory board for four-year terms.

Mar 26, 2019

25 Years of Textile Innovation

Get a look inside NC State's one-of-a-kind Textile Protection and Comfort Center, where test materials are regularly set on fire, stretched, sniffed, spilled on and sweated through — all in the name of science and innovation. The center and its director Roger Barker, Burlington Distinguished Professor in the Wilson College of Textiles, continue to blaze new trails in the textile industry

Mar 19, 2019

#GivingPack: Philanthropy at Work

Each day, across NC State, students, faculty, researchers and staff encounter extraordinary experiences and opportunities made possible by donor support. Learn more about how donors who join us in our Campaign change the future for NC State — and the world.

Mar 19, 2019

Charles Heilig Helps Weave Textiles’ Future through Service and Giving

Charles S. Heilig III always knew he wanted be a part of creating something. Today, he serves as president and chief executive officer of Parkdale, a global leader in yarn manufacturing, and president of the North Carolina Textile Foundation. He and his wife, Christa H. Heilig, are also creating extraordinary opportunities by endowing the Charles S. Heilig III Scholarship.

Mar 4, 2019

Finding a Future in Luxury

Hayley Klumpe, who graduated from Wilson College of Textiles as a Centennial Scholar, is bringing her leadership and analytical skills to Poole College of Management’s master's program in global luxury and management (GLAM).

Feb 25, 2019

3MT Winner Cipriani Has Many Talents

Textiles master's student Ciera Cipriani is always busy, but doing too much hasn't slowed her down. The University Honors Program alum recently won NC State's fourth annual Three Minute Thesis contest and traveled to Tennessee in February for a regional 3MT competition. Cipriani is now focused on her research, which involves figuring out the chemical reactions that cause dyed fabrics to fade.

Dec 3, 2018

Perfect Timing

With a degree from Wilson College of Textiles -- and a knack for timing -- Park Scholar and Centennial Scholar alumna Jasmine Flood has developed a career as a successful entrepreneur. She founded Riada Adair, a company that creates stationery, lettering, accessories and public art.

Nov 20, 2018

Meet the Members of the Wilson College of Textiles Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council

Through volunteering their time, providing internship opportunities and contributing through their personal philanthropy, members of the Dean's Young Alumni Leadership Council at Wilson College of Textiles give back to the college that launched their careers.

Nov 9, 2018

Reflections and Reactions: Wilson College of Textiles Makes History

Students, faculty and staff at the Wilson College of Textiles share what the Wilson family's generous gift means to them.