Department of Textile and Apparel Technology and Management

William C. "Bill" Friday received a bachelor's degree in textile manufacturing. He later served as president of both the Consolidated University (1956-1972) and the UNC-System (1972-1986).

Duke Kimbrell received a bachelor's degree in textile manufacturing. He later became chairman of Parkdale Mills, Inc., the largest manufacturer of spun yarn in the world.

The Department of Yarn Manufacturing, the Department of Knitting, and the Department of Fabric Development merged to form the Department of Textile Technology.

Francess Massey became an instructor in textile technology. She was the first woman listed as faculty member at the instructor level in the School of Textiles.

Solomon "Sol" Hersh joined the faculty of the Department of Textile Technology. Previously, he received his BS from NC State in 1949. In 1995, he became the first faculty member from the College of Textiles to receive the Alexander Holladay Medal for Excellence.

Vincent Fang was awarded a Master of Science degree. He later started the first knitting operation in Hong Kong.

Joel L. Williams was awarded a PhD in fiber and polymer science. This was the first PhD awarded in NC State's College of Textiles.

The Department of Textile Technology was renamed the Department of Textile Materials and Management.

The Department of Textile Management and Technology formed from the split of the Department of Textiles Materials and Management.

The Department of Textile Management and Technology was renamed the Department of Textile and Apparel Management.

The Department of Textile and Apparel Management was renamed the Department of Textile and Apparel Technology and Management.

Cynthia Istook became the first woman appointed full professor in the College of Textiles.