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Emily Potok (left) and Laura Potok (right) stand on either side of a white sign that reads "Textiles Complex" at the Wilson College of Textiles campus.

May 31, 2023

Sisters Pursue Their Master’s Together at the Wilson College of Textiles

Emily and Laura Potok earned different undergraduate degrees but have reunited in graduate school to pursue their master’s in textile engineering. 

Mary Nease stands in front of a row of spools of thread, which are organized by color.

Apr 10, 2023

Master’s Student Mary Nease Brings “Feminist, Alternative” Point of View to Western Wear

Mary Nease puts a spin on her roots with her plus-size designs and approach to fashion at the Wilson College of Textiles. 

Portrait Bredell Moody in front of a white background.

Feb 21, 2023

NC State University’s Graduate School, Wilson College of Textiles Welcome Counselor

A new embedded counselor at NC State University’s Graduate School and Wilson College of Textiles will help to address the mental health needs of their students. 

Four people stand in front of a PCIAW "step and repeat" backdrop. Daniel Weipsfenning stands center left holding the award plaque. Center right stands the model wearing the suit Daniel designed.

Nov 18, 2022

Wilson College Ph.D. Student Designs New Survival Suit to Reduce Drowning Risk of Commercial Fishermen

Wilson College of Textiles student Daniel Weispfenning designs a new survival suit to reduce the drowning risk of commercial fishermen. 

2022 3MT winners

Oct 27, 2022

Three Chosen as Winners for 8th Annual Three Minute Thesis

Meet the three winners of this year's 8th annual Three Minute Thesis: Ankita Gupta, Morgan Maly, and Suh Hee Cook. 

Alyssa McNamara

Mar 2, 2022

Passion for the Unknown, Possibilities of Sustainability Drive Master’s Student Alyssa McNamara

Textile technology alumna Alyssa McNamara is dedicated to improving sustainability in the textile industry both through her role at Spoonflower and her master's studies at the Wilson College of Textiles. 

Mary Grace Wilder and Sabrina Martin

Jan 24, 2022

Fashion For All 

Two Wilson College of Textiles master’s students are designing the future of inclusive, expressive apparel. 

Andrew Hall

Nov 12, 2021

Wilson College Student Honored for Role in Updating Crucial Safety Standards

Doctoral student Andrew Hall worked with Dr. Bryan Ormond to update internationally recognized safety standards for personal protective equipment. 

Nur-Us-Shafa Mazumder

Sep 9, 2021

Getting to Know Nur-Us-Shafa Mazumder: 2021-2022 Provost’s Fellowship Recipient

Nur-Us-Shafa Mazumder, recipient of the 2021-2022 Provost’s Fellowship, joins the Wilson College of Textiles as a doctoral student in the fiber and polymer science program this fall. 

Wenna Han

Sep 1, 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.