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2024 Practical Nurse Pinning Ceremony

Twelve Practical Nursing students from College of Western Idaho celebrated the end and graduation of their program’s coursework with a traditional nurse pinning ceremony on Dec. 12.

Fall 2024 Fire Service Technology Graduation Ceremony

Seventeen Fire Service Technology students participated in a graduation ceremony at the Nampa Civic Center on Dec. 11.

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Inaugural Surgical First Assistant Cohort Prepares to Graduate CWI

CWI’s first cohort of Surgical First Assistant students are preparing to graduate this winter. Get an inside look at our first cohort as they prepare for graduation and the Certified Surgical First Assistant exam.

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Inspired by Role Models, Alex Duran Aims to Pay it Forward

By studying accounting through CWI’s Business program, Beta Sigma Pi member, Alex Duran, hopes to one day establish an accounting firm and dance studio.

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Graduates Celebrated at the 2024 CWI Commencement Ceremony

More than 1700 CWI graduates were honored Friday, May 10, at ExtraMile Arena in Boise.

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CWI Students Garner Multiple Awards at National Business Professionals of America Conference

Eight students from CWI achieve top-ten finishes in multiple competitions at the BPA National Conference.

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Duck Valley Students Explore STEM with CWI

CWI attended the Duck Valley STEM Fair to promote OnRamp and the Automotive Technology and Honors programs to K-12 students.

Students and members of the community browse research posters at an event. Screens display "Connections Project 2024."

Connections Project Showcases Student Excellence

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Connections Excellence Awards!

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Student Leadership Award Winners Recognized at Annual Banquet

Students at CWI were recognized and celebrated for their leadership on campus and in the community at the Student Leadership Banquet Friday, April 26.

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Honors Society Inducts New Members at Spring Induction Ceremony

Congratulations to the 15 new members of CWI’s Honor Society who were inducted during the spring Induction Ceremony into Phi Theta Kappa.

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View Work by CWI Studio Art Graduates at Boise State University Gallery

Celebrate the artistic achievements CWI Studio Art graduates at the Emerging Visions exhibit at Boise State University.

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26 Medals! CWI Shines at SkillsUSA Idaho Competition

College of Western Idaho brought home 26 medals from the 2024 SkillsUSA Idaho State Leadership and Skills Conference.

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Beta Sigma Pi Chapter President Wins $1000 Scholarship

Raquel Valdibieso, current Beta Sigma Pi Chapter President, has been named a 2024 Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar.

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Forman Wins CWI 2024 Connections Project Logo Contest

Congratulations to College of Western Idaho student, Quinn Forman, winner of the College’s 2024 Connections Project Logo Contest!

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Spring 2024 Checklist for Success

College of Western Idaho is excited to welcome students back for the Spring 2024 semester! Week of welcome is underway and below are a few important reminders as well as a checklist for a successful start to the semester.