College of Western Idaho (CWI) is proud to announce a series of events to honor veterans and military families on Veterans Day and beyond. These events are designed to recognize the sacrifices of...
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In The Spotlight
November is packed with events at the College of Western Idaho's (CWI) Entrepreneur Lab, all designed to spark your entrepreneurial spirit and equip you with valuable knowledge.
Read more about Explore November Events at the Entrepreneur Lab
College of Western Idaho is ready for a Steelheads hockey season full of fun and mighty CWI school spirit!
Read more about SCORE Big with CWI Nights and Idaho Steelheads Hockey
NWCCU Approves CWI to Pursue Offering Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration
Read more about CWI Approved to Offer Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
Mike Fisher, a dedicated faculty member in the Physical Sciences department, has been recognized as Faculty of Distinction for September 2024.
Read more about Fisher Selected as September 2024 Faculty of Distinction
Jodi Hickenlooper from Counseling and Wellness Services at College of Western Idaho was selected as a recipient of $306,000 from the Garret Lee Smith Campus Suicide Prevention Grant.
Read more about CWI Counseling Services Awarded $300k Federal Grant
NASA Astronaut (Retired) Barbara Morgan visited the College of Western Idaho on Oct. 23, to speak with students in the Astronomy Club and Chemistry Club.
Read more about NASA Astronaut Drops in to Inspire Students
The Heavy-Duty Truck Technician program welcomed a new 2018 Freightliner Cascadia semitruck, donated by the Daimler Corporation.
Read more about Newly Donated Semi-Truck Levels Up the Heavy Duty Truck Technician Program
Priority registration begins Oct. 28 for continuing students. Open registration begins Nov. 4 for new and returning students.
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Hollie Leavitt, professor of Biology at College of Western Idaho, was recently presented with a GEM Idaho Innovative Educator award in Scientific Ways of Knowing
Read more about Hollie Leavitt Receives GEM Idaho Innovative Educator Award
College of Western Idaho partnered with the nonprofit Love Heals and others in the community to provide free dental services in Boise.
Read more about Dental Assisting Program Partners with Love Heals
Applications are now being accepted for College of Western Idaho’s Health Science programs.
Read more about Health Programs Application DeadlinesUpcoming Events
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Veterans Day
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Fall Break (No Classes)