Skip to main content
College of Western Idaho Home College of Western Idaho
Menu
Main menu
  • Search
  • Academics
      • Programs & Degrees
      • Academic Transfer
      • Career & Technical Education
      • Workforce Development & Training
      • Dual Credit
      • Adult Education & GED Prep
      • English Language Learners
      • CWI Online
  • Admissions
      • Visit
      • Apply
      • Cost & Aid
      • Transferring to CWI
      • New Student Checklist
      • Academic Calendar
      • Academic Catalog
  • Students
      • One Stop Student Services
      • Academic Advising
      • Registration & Records
      • Campus Life
      • Academic Resources
      • Support Resources
      • Enrichment Opportunities
      • Graduation & Beyond
  • About CWI
      • Why CWI
      • Administration
      • Campus
      • Community
      • Get Connected
  • Request Info
  • Apply Now
  • News
  • Events
  • Directory
  • Give
  • Log In
      • myCWI
      • Canvas
      • Student Email
      • Self-Service Toolkit
      • Admission Application
      • Help Desk
      • Web Admin

CWI News & Blogs

Current Search Criteria

  • (-) Remove <span class="facet-title">Author:</span> Jessica Argyle filter Author: Jessica Argyle
  • (-) Remove <span class="facet-title">Blog Category:</span> Student Success filter Blog Category: Student Success

Current search criteria - found 45 results

Search by Program, Career, or Skills

Reset

Filter News by

News Category

  • (-) Remove Student Success filter Student Success

Related Group(s)

  • Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology (1) Apply Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology filter
  • Anthropology (2) Apply Anthropology filter
  • Anthropology Club (2) Apply Anthropology Club filter
  • ASCWI (1) Apply ASCWI filter
  • ASL Club (1) Apply ASL Club filter
  • Automotive Technology (1) Apply Automotive Technology filter
  • Biology (6) Apply Biology filter
  • Biology Club (1) Apply Biology Club filter
  • Bookkeeping and Accounting (2) Apply Bookkeeping and Accounting filter
  • Business (1) Apply Business filter
  • Cloud, Security, and System Administration (1) Apply Cloud, Security, and System Administration filter
  • Communication (9) Apply Communication filter
  • Computer Science (1) Apply Computer Science filter
  • Drafting Technology (2) Apply Drafting Technology filter
  • Dual Credit - old (1) Apply Dual Credit - old filter
  • Education, Elementary (2) Apply Education, Elementary filter
  • English (2) Apply English filter
  • Exercise Science (1) Apply Exercise Science filter
  • General Studies (7) Apply General Studies filter
  • Geographic Information Systems (1) Apply Geographic Information Systems filter
  • Geography (2) Apply Geography filter
  • Geosciences (1) Apply Geosciences filter
  • History (1) Apply History filter
  • HVAC Apprenticeship (1) Apply HVAC Apprenticeship filter
  • HVAC Upgrade Training (1) Apply HVAC Upgrade Training filter
  • Machine Tool Technology (1) Apply Machine Tool Technology filter
  • Marketing Communications (1) Apply Marketing Communications filter
  • Media Arts (4) Apply Media Arts filter
  • Nursing, Registered (2) Apply Nursing, Registered filter
  • Psychology (4) Apply Psychology filter
  • Psychology Club (1) Apply Psychology Club filter
  • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (1) Apply Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math filter
  • Sign Language Studies (2) Apply Sign Language Studies filter
  • Sociology (2) Apply Sociology filter
  • Software Development (1) Apply Software Development filter
  • Speech and Debate (2) Apply Speech and Debate filter
  • Welding and Metals Fabrication (1) Apply Welding and Metals Fabrication filter

Search Results

Jessi Jensen, 2013 Alumna

Turning Passion into a Career

Jessi Jensen, 2013 Alumna

“CWI empowered me to work hard for my dreams and passion. Because of CWI, I get to do what I love and get paid for it!”

Jose Nava, 2012 Alumnus

Broken Water Heater Inspires Change

Jose Nava, 2012 Alumnus

“Because of the training and schooling I received at CWI, I now have a great job and am no longer living paycheck to paycheck!”

Katt Grossman, 2016 Alumna

A Better Self

Katt Grossman, 2016 Alumna

"CWI empowered me by showing me I am smart, outgoing, and able to do so many more things than I thought I could.”

Zac Barnes, 2013 Alumnus

Advancing to the Next Level

Zac Barnes, 2013 Alumnus

Zac Barnes, a 2013 alumnus, received the education and certifications he needed at College of Western Idaho to advance his career.

Jordie Seward, 2015 alumna

Pursuing a Passion

Jordie Seward, 2015 alumna

Jordie Seward, a 2015 alumna, gained experience in a subject she was passionate about at College of Western Idaho.

Amanda Graham, 2012 Alumna

An Incredible Impact

Amanda Graham, 2012 Alumna

Amanda Graham, a 2012 alumna, developed lifelong passions, skills, and confidence at College of Western Idaho. 

Happy student from Jamaica wearing a white t-shirt sitting in front of shelf of books

Scholarship Spotlight – Ricardo B.

Happy student from Jamaica wearing a white t-shirt sitting in front of shelf of books

Ricardo B., a 2018-19 scholarship recipient, is currently pursuing a degree in Human Biology and would someday like to be a forensic scientist. 

2018 graduate, Michelle B.

Michelle B.

2018 graduate, Michelle B.

"Because of CWI, I have new opportunities and my family has a better future!"

2018 graduate, Audrey C.

Audrey C.

2018 graduate, Audrey C.

"Because of CWI, I was able to start my career."

CWI Student with Because of CWI sign "I am confident in the career path I am pursing".

Janelle R.

CWI Student with Because of CWI sign "I am confident in the career path I am pursing".

"Because of CWI, I am confident in the career path I am pursuing."

2018 graduate, Kerry M.

Kerry M.

2018 graduate, Kerry M.

"Because of CWI, I learned important life lessons."

2018 graduate, Erin T.

Erin T.

2018 graduate, Erin T.

"Because of CWI, I am successful in achieving my dreams."

2018 graduate, Ky T.

Ky T.

2018 graduate, Ky T.

"Because of CWI, I gained professional skills I will use the rest of my life.”

Read Aleksey R.'s CWI success story

Aleksey R.

Read Aleksey R.'s CWI success story

"Because of CWI, I know what I want in life – a job where I can help others!”

Read Sheri H.'s CWI success story.

Sheri H.

Read Sheri H.'s CWI success story.

"Because of CWI, I set my family on the path to success!"

CWI alumna, Lynne Wieland

Fusing Passion with Education

CWI alumna, Lynne Wieland

College of Western Idaho alumna, Lynne Wieland, fuses her passion for skiing with an education. 

2015 Alumna, Cherri Healea

Alumni Update - Cherri Healea

2015 Alumna, Cherri Healea

College of Western Idaho (CWI) alumna, Cherri Healea, attended Lincoln Elementary School in Caldwell, Idaho. It was there she met Miss Gray, her third-grade teacher.

“I remember little things about that class,” expressed Cherri. “It gives me lumps in my throat. I think I had her her...

Luke Yeates, 2014 Graduate

Alumni Update - Luke Yeates

Luke Yeates, 2014 Graduate

After dropping out of college in his early 20s and losing his job when the economy crashed, College of Western Idaho (CWI) alumnus, Luke Yeates, found himself “wrecked” and “listless”. “I had constructed what I thought was a life…it was really just a house of...

  • PREVIOUS
  • 2 of 3
  • NEXT

Media Contact

Ashley Smith Government & Community Relations Director Phone:  208.562.3106 Email:  ashleysmith5@cwi.edu
Back to Top
College of Western Idaho Home

5500 E. Opportunity Dr.

Nampa, ID 83687

208.562.3000

Campus Locations

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • X
  • YouTube
  • LinkedIn

Request InfoApply NowCall CWI

Give to CWI

Help dreams become a reality.

Ways to Give
  • Employment
  • Contact Us
  • Accessibility
  • Title IX
  • Policies & Procedures
  • Privacy
  • Consumer Information
© College of Western Idaho, 2025, All Rights Reserved