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Cybersecurity Student Awarded National Cyber Competition Scholarship

Student in front of computers

Cybersecurity student, Stanley Ward, was selected out of thousands of students for a national scholarship through his participation in a national cybersecurity competition. 

Student stressed

What is Burnout? CWI Student Services are Here to Help

Student stressed

With College of Western Idaho Fall 2022 semester nearing an end, many students may be feeling stressed and burnt out from the last few academic months. It is important to recognize the signs of burnout, and how to manage feeling overwhelmed. 

College of Western Idaho's Cybersecurity team

Cybersecurity Team Advances to Finals of Nationwide Cybersecurity Competition

College of Western Idaho's Cybersecurity team

Congratulations to College of Western Idaho's Cybersecurity team who advanced to the finals and placed fourth at the Future of Work Academy cybersecurity incubator competition.

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OTA Students Help Boise Students Get in Halloween Spirit

OTA Students in Halloween costume

Students with College of Western Idaho's Occupational Therapy Assistant program helped put on a Halloween themed obstacle course for Boise students last Friday.

Nolan Czapiewski

Collision Repair Technology Teaching and Placing Autobody Repair Technicians of Tomorrow

Nolan Czapiewski

Students, future students, and members of the public have an opportunity to learn more about Collison Repair Technology at College of Western Idaho’s Program Exploration events.

Tiffany Smith

‘Making a Difference One Person at a Time’: Finding a New Path in Life Through PN Program

Tiffany Smith

After being a laid off during the COVID-19 pandemic, College of Western Idaho student, Tiffany Smith, has found her new calling in life thanks to the College’s Practical Nursing program.

CWI Speech and Debate Team

Speech and Debate Team Makes History in Portland

CWI Speech and Debate Team

College of Western Idaho’s Speech and Debate team made history this past weekend beating every team, regardless of division, at the Steve Hunt Classic Tournament.

Chris Sinsel

Accomplishing a Lifelong Dream Thanks to CWI

Chris Sinsel

College of Western Idaho Drafting Technology program graduate, Chris Sinsel, is making a name for himself in the landscaping technology world.

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CWI’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Students Help Seniors Live Healthy Lives

OTA student working with resident

College of Western Idaho’s Occupational Therapy Assistant students were able to provide information and screenings to senior citizens about fall prevention and risk reduction. 

Beta Sigma Pi ‘Dash’ for Student Scholarships

Beta Sigma Pi ‘Dash’ for Student Scholarships

Beta Sigma Pi ‘Dash’ for Student Scholarships

College of Western Idaho’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter, Beta Sigma Pi, were able to help raise more than $1,400 for student scholarships.

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Congratulations to the 2022 Bridges to Baccalaureate Fellows

B2B student at work in the lab

Two new College of Western Idaho students have been selected as Southwestern Idaho Bridge to Baccalaureate Program Fellows!

Jackson Hagen

Following His Dreams to Become a Healthcare Hero

Jackson Hagen

College of Western Idaho student, Jackson Hagen, has his eyes set on becoming a Nurse Practitioner. To do so, he’s enrolled in the College’s Practical Nursing program to help him kickstart start his career,

Alicia D.

PN Program Looking to Help Fill a Need and Fulfill ‘Dreams’

Alicia D.

According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Practical Nursing (PN) industry is expected to grow by 6% of the next 10 years. CWI’s PN program hopes to teach and prepare students to help fill those gaps.

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CWI Psi Beta Members Honored with National Award for Research

Psi Beta honors students

Congratulations to four members of CWI’s Psi Beta Honor Society, who recently received the prestigious Emerging Researcher Award.

Justin Smith and Darrin Raskopf

CWI Fire Program Graduate Returns Favor to Honor Director at Swearing-In Ceremony

Justin Smith and Darrin Raskopf

College of Western Idaho Fire Academy graduate, Justin Smith, showed his appreciation to the Director of Fire Service Technology, Darrin Raskopf, with one of the biggest honors a firefighter has when they begin their career.

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Painting Her Dreams

Sophie Rusling posing by a car in the Collision Repair Technology lab at CWI

Sophie Rusling, from the Isle of Man in the United Kingdom, is pursuing her passion for car restoration and customization in College of Western Idaho's Collision Repair Technology program. 

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2022 Nurse Pinning Ceremony

Professional Nursing student at pinning ceremony

College of Western Idaho’s Professional Nursing program recognized its 2022 graduating class during a pinning ceremony Wednesday, May 12, at the Nampa Civic Center.

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13th Commencement Celebrates 2022 Graduates

Graduate holding up diploma walking out of commencement

College of Western Idaho celebrated its 2022 class of graduates, May 13, in a commencement ceremony held at ExtraMile Arena in Boise.

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