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A student wearing nursing scrubs poses for a portrait in front of a brick building.

From a Childhood Calling to a Career in Nursing

A student wearing nursing scrubs poses for a portrait in front of a brick building.

In her own words, College of Western Idaho graduate Alejandra Whynman recounts how, after arriving in the U.S. alone at age 15 with only a fifth-grade education, she overcame incredible odds to achieve her dream of becoming a nurse through College of Western Idaho’s Registered Nursing program.

An automotive painting instructor poses for a portrait in a painting lab.

Painted for Success: From CWI Student to Industry Leader

An automotive painting instructor poses for a portrait in a painting lab.

Jessica Crowly, CWI graduate and executive at one of the largest paint companies in the world, shares her story of success.

A portrait of a student machinist.

Shaping Metal, Defying Odds: A CWI Graduate’s Path to Success

A portrait of a student machinist.

Reagan Heffelfinger’s journey to becoming a machinist at College of Western Idaho was shaped by resilience, overcoming health challenges and career detours to discover her passion for machining.

Annika Kempnich, Maranda Barnhart

CWI Business Alums Earn Top Honors

Annika Kempnich, Maranda Barnhart

College of Western Idaho Business alumni, Annika Kempnich and Maranda Barnhart, were recently awarded top honors from Boise State University’s College of Business and Economics.

Craig Petersen

CWI Alumnus Continues to Foster Change Around Community

Craig Petersen

Speak Up Ink Up is a community event that raises money for CASA and provides a voice for children in the foster system.

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.

2022 College of Western Idaho graduate, Craig Petersen

Fostering Change

2022 College of Western Idaho graduate, Craig Petersen

Speak Up! Ink Up!, a charity event hosted by 2022 College of Western Idaho graduate, Craig Petersen, raises nearly $11,500 for Idaho foster children.

Andy Sifford is in the CWI Plumbing Apprenticeship Program preparing for the Journeyman’s test

Life-Changing Career Choice

Andy Sifford is in the CWI Plumbing Apprenticeship Program preparing for the Journeyman’s test

Meet Andy Sifford, a student in his third year of College of Western Idaho’s Plumbing Apprenticeship Program.

CWI alumna, Jordie Ferro, receives internship in Las Vegas.

All-star Alumni—Jordie Ferro

CWI alumna, Jordie Ferro, receives internship in Las Vegas.

CWI alumna, Jordie Ferro, receives internship in Las Vegas.

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