Wilson College of Textiles

Oct 3, 2023

Ormond’s Career Protecting Firefighters Through TPACC Earns Him Faculty Honors

Two decades into a career spent entirely within the Wilson College of Textiles, Bryan Ormond has earned a reputation as one of the world’s foremost experts in the science of protecting firefighters from dangers seen and unseen. Ormond was recently presented with the 2023 Goodnight Early Innovators Award in recognition of his work. 

Sep 12, 2023

Introducing the 2027 Class of Centennial Scholars

Thanks to support from generous donors, the Centennial Scholarship Program will provide a once-in-a-lifetime educational opportunity to 12 new NC State students. 

Sep 12, 2023

Under Armour Founder, CEO Visit NC State

Under Armour Founder, Executive Chairman and Brand Chief Kevin Plank; President and CEO Stephanie Linnartz; and other senior executives recently visited NC State to meet with Chancellor Randy Woodson and key university collaborators. Building on the strategic partnership between the university and company that was announced in 2022, they explored new high-impact collaboration opportunities for the future. 

Aug 29, 2023

Introducing the 2027 Class of Textile Pioneer Scholars

With support from generous donors, three exceptional students — who all hail from non-metropolitan areas of North Carolina — have been named recipients of the Textile Pioneer Scholarship at the Wilson College of Textiles. 

Aug 22, 2023

On the Path to Success

No matter what area — or areas — of NC State you support, your generosity makes a big difference throughout our campus. Our students graduate into successful careers, our faculty drive game-changing research and our programs build valuable connections, expanding our reach and your impact far beyond Raleigh. This past academic year, 36,159 donors joined us on a path to a bolder, brighter future. Learn more about how donor support is powering the extraordinary in a new school year. 

Aug 22, 2023

From Textiles to Advocacy: Passionate Volunteer Johnny Chapman ’85 Pays It Forward in Meaningful Ways

Johnny Chapman’s long-standing involvement with NC State and the Wilson College of Textiles has led him to pave the way and create spaces of belonging at his alma mater and beyond. 

Aug 15, 2023

This PPE Engineer is Supporting the Next Generation of Textile Leaders

Three-time Wilson College of Textiles graduate Cody Zane proudly champions his alma mater every chance he gets. In addition to being a member of the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council, he serves as the co-chair of its Blend Mentorship Program’s committee — leadership opportunities that have also connected him to the North Carolina Textile Foundation. 

Aug 8, 2023

Bookmarking the Success of the Wilson College of Textiles

Since its inception, the college’s woven bookmark program and its first designer, Willie Bowen ’59, have both celebrated the impressive areas of innovation within NC State’s Wilson College of Textiles. 

Jul 11, 2023

A Coach At Heart: Yingjiao Xu’s Lasting Impact

In recent testimonials, former NC State students used words such as “engaging,” “inspiring” and “mentor” to describe Professor Yingjiao Xu — accolades that ultimately helped her become one of four recipients of the 2023 Alumni Association Distinguished Graduate Professorship. The award recognizes outstanding graduate-level teaching at NC State. 

Jun 27, 2023

Dean Hinks Looks to the Future of Textiles During the Korean Fiber Society’s 60th Anniversary Conference

David Hinks, the dean of the Wilson College of Textiles and the Cone Mills Distinguished Professor of Textile Chemistry, recently attended the Korean Fiber Society’s 60th Anniversary Conference. Recognized as a global leader in textile education and an expert in color science and forensic textile chemistry, Hinks’ expertise led him to be selected as one of only three plenary speakers to present at the event.