Wilson College of Textiles

May 2, 2023

Park, Centennial Scholarships Help Daryn Wilkerson Design a Bright Future

Fashion designer Daryn Wilkerson ’23 is prepared to enter the bridal industry in style following her graduation from NC State’s Wilson College of Textiles this week. Private support — and the real-world, hands-on career experience it provided — helped pave the way. 

Apr 11, 2023

A Gift That Will Keep On Giving

Jaclyn Hage, director of development at the Wilson College of Textiles, used a gift from her grandfather to provide educational opportunities to others. The scholarship fund is just one of the ways she and her husband, George Hage ’04, are creating a legacy of empowering student success at NC State. 

Apr 11, 2023

Alum’s Love for Textiles Drives Connection to NC State

Katelyn Bell, a two-time Wilson College of Textiles graduate and a product marketing specialist at Glen Raven, stays connected with her alma mater by giving her time, talent and treasure to the college. 

Mar 24, 2023

Day in the Life of a Centennial Scholar: Sarah Jarrell

When Sarah Jarrell thinks about her Centennial Scholarship and the difference it’s had on her college career, she prefers to use words like “life-changing” and “one-of-a-kind.” As a graduate student in the master of textiles program, Jarrell is proud to be working toward her second degree from the Wilson College of Textiles after graduating last December with a bachelor’s degree in fashion and textile design. 

Mar 13, 2023

What She Never Had: Laura Allred ’79 Gives in Honor of Her Mother

Laura Allred ’79 is creating the Marilyn Wattenbarger Scholarship Endowment in honor of her mother, who never had the opportunity to earn a college education. 

Mar 13, 2023

Graduate School, Wilson College of Textiles Welcome Counselor

A new embedded counselor in NC State’s Graduate School and Wilson College of Textiles will help address the mental health needs of their respective students. Bredell Moody’s position is made possible through a variety of funding sources, including the Wilson family’s transformational college-naming gift and funding provided by the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost’s Office and the Graduate School. 

Mar 13, 2023

Gorga and Joines Give the Gift of Exceptional Student Experiences Through Their New Endowment

To better support Textiles students, beloved professors Russell Gorga and Jeff Joines generously created the Gorga and Joines TECS Student Enrichment Endowment. Their reason? They never want students to feel limited. 

Feb 20, 2023

Two Outstanding Graduates Recognized With 2023 Distinguished Young Alumni Awards

The Wilson College of Textiles recently presented Devon Person ’10 and Monica Warsaw ’12 with its 2023 Distinguished Young Alumni Awards. Established in 2021 by the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council (DYALC), the award program recognizes graduates under 40 who have made significant contributions to the textile industry and their communities. DYALC fosters engagement among young alumni and promotes the Wilson College of Textiles and the college’s fundraising arm, the North Carolina Textile Foundation. 

Jan 3, 2023

NC State University Foundation Honors 2022 Godwin, Menscer Winners

Two couples were recently recognized for their generosity, commitment and service to the Wolfpack — Dewayne and Adama Washington with the Godwin Award and Fred and Barbara Wilson with the Menscer Cup. 

Dec 13, 2022

NC State and Under Armour Partnership Takes Innovation to the Next Level

Under Armour and NC State have launched a new partnership that will support student development, commercialize research and advance textile and materials innovation across the apparel, footwear and accessories industry. As part of this partnership, Under Armour expects to invest more than $1 million in research with NC State over the next year.