Wilson College of Textiles

Oct 12, 2021

Getting to Know Sara Lewis Hood: 2021-2022 Provost’s Fellowship Recipient

Sara Lewis Hood, originally from Goldsboro, North Carolina, discusses her research plans and how the Provost’s Fellowship will provide support during her first year of doctoral studies in the Wilson College of Textiles. 

Oct 5, 2021

Athletics Adds Sustainability Intern, Events

NC State Athletics recently hired its first athletics sustainability intern: Claire Henson, a senior in the Wilson College of Textiles majoring in textile engineering and minoring in environmental science. In addition to being the athletics sustainability intern, Henson is an Engineering Ambassador, NC State Steward and Wilson College of Textiles Centennial Scholar. 

Sep 28, 2021

Wilson College Donors Step Up Big During COVID Crisis

Michael Ward, executive director of the North Carolina Textile Foundation, says donors “were at their best when we needed them most” to describe their response to the financial challenges that confronted the Wilson College of Textiles in the early days of the COVID-19 crisis. 

Sep 21, 2021

Glen Raven Donates $250K to Wilson College of Textiles

Glen Raven, Inc., a global textile company based near Burlington, made a recent gift to the Wilson College of Textiles’ Pioneer Scholarship Program, as well as the Dean’s Textile Innovation Fund. The scholarship program supports North Carolina students studying textiles from rural towns and communities in the state, supporting a bustling future for both Pack graduates and the textile industry. 

Sep 6, 2021

Research Experience for Undergraduates Develops Confidence and Résumés

Expanded opportunity for the Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science (TECS) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) shows participants that graduate school could be in their future. 

Aug 30, 2021

Introducing the 2025 Class of Centennial Scholars

The eight members of the 2025 Class of Centennial Scholars plan to study everything from fashion and textile design to textile engineering. Each receiving between $15,000 and $22,000 in scholarships each year at Wilson College of Textiles, they share more about what led them to attend NC State. 

Aug 23, 2021

Getting to Know 2021-22 Provost’s Fellowship Recipient Wenna Han

Wenna Han shares more about her research plans as a Wilson College of Textiles doctoral student with the textile technology management program, as well as how the Provost’s Fellowship will provide support during the first year of her studies. 

Aug 23, 2021

Introducing the 2025 Class of Textile Pioneer Scholars

Meet the three students comprising the 2025 class of Textile Pioneer Scholars. The $14,000 scholarship is given each year to students from non-metropolitan areas in North Carolina planning to attend the Wilson College of Textiles. Scholars also receive $4,000 in enrichment funds heading into their first year. 

Aug 9, 2021

Finance to Philanthropy: Bud Murphy ’69 Gains Pride in Textile Degree

Four years ago, alumnus Bud Murphy ’69 attended a luncheon where David Hinks, dean of the Wilson College of Textiles, was the lead speaker. Murphy has been more engaged in the college’s work, with a particular pride in its military-related projects, ever since. 

Aug 9, 2021

Making Her Mark: Wei Gao Honored as University Scholar

Wei Gao, associate professor of textile engineering, chemistry and science (TECS) in the Wilson College of Textiles, was recently named a University Faculty Scholar in NC State’s 2021 class, joining 20 other early- and mid-career faculty who received this designation. The honor recognizes outstanding academic achievements and contributions to NC State through their teaching, scholarship and service to the university and beyond.