Wilson College of Textiles

Apr 12, 2022

Barbara S. Stowe Award Helps Professors Advance Their Careers

Four junior faculty members have won the Barbara S. Stowe Faculty Support Endowment Fund, awarded to junior faculty members or to professors who have been hired by NC State within the last three years. The winners are given $600 to help learn more about their field or network with other professionals or companies. 

Mar 29, 2022

$100,000 Gift from VF Foundation Will Ensure Student Success and Increase Diversity Programming

A $100,000 grant from the VF Foundation will expand graduate student support, enhance the experiences of scholarship recipients and increase diversity and inclusion programming within the Wilson College of Textiles. 

Mar 1, 2022

NC Textile Foundation Appoints Brendan Sullivan as the Next Board President

With more than 25 years of leadership experience in the textile and apparel industry, Brendan Sullivan was the clear choice for the North Carolina Textile Foundation’s next board president. In addition to his seven years of service on the foundation’s board of directors, Sullivan will bring his experience as an executive within the VF Corporation to his new appointment with the fundraising arm of the Wilson College of Textiles. 

Feb 8, 2022

New Community College Partnerships Provide Opportunity for Students and Industry

Two new partnerships will establish a pipeline between one of the United States’ hubs for textile manufacturing and the institution that trains the industry’s top talent. Students dually enrolled through the C3 program will be eligible for NC State scholarships, and many will be eligible for a $14,000 Textile Pioneer Scholarship. 

Feb 1, 2022

Students Earn Scholarships, Design Inclusive Textile Products Through Cotton Incorporated Competition

Six Wilson College of Textiles students wrapped up the fall semester of 2021 with scholarships after winning the “Cotton for Universal Design” competition, sponsored by Cotton Incorporated as part of the Cotton in the Curriculum grant program. 

Dec 21, 2021

Wilson College Rising Star Scholarship Makes Student’s Dream Job a Reality

Hannah Stoltz graduated this month with a degree from the Wilson College of Textiles and a job at Gap Inc. thanks to a scholarship that allowed her to attend a three-day conference in New York City. 

Dec 20, 2021

Jakub Sciora Is Always up for a Challenge

Centennial Scholar Jakub Sciora ’21 ’22 might be one of NC State’s most engaged students, participating in an accelerated bachelor’s/master’s program in the Wilson College of Textiles while serving in several clubs and organizations, among many other pursuits. Soon, he’ll be taking that “Think and Do” spirit to one of the nation’s premier public industrial materials companies as he begins an exciting new career. 

Dec 14, 2021

Like Music to His Ears: Celebrating a Father’s Legacy of Love and Wolfpack Spirit

Rick Elmore ’92 built upon the legacy of his father, Robert “Bob” Elmore ’69, through his attendance, service and generosity to the Wilson College of Textiles. 

Nov 30, 2021

Expert: Technology Could Help Clothing Retailers Become More Sustainable

In a recent article, Byoungho Ellie Jin, Albert Myers Distinguished Professor of Textile Economics and Management, explored the role that technologies such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality and 3-D printing could play in addressing industry problems like oversupply. 

Nov 16, 2021

Where Textiles Meets STEM

In the Department of Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science (TECS), STEM majors discover surprising opportunities and exceptional career preparation. Jeff Joines, Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor and head of the department, discusses what makes TECS so successful.