CWI faculty showcased innovative approaches to open educational resources at the Opening Pathways Summit, highlighting efforts to reduce textbook costs and expand student access.
CWI celebrates 10 years of CLEP testing, helping students turn knowledge into college credit, save money, and explore opportunities for higher education.
Nampa Campus Norco Health and Science Building has earned first place in Idaho Business Review's 2026 Top Projects awards.
Get ready for an exciting Spring 2027 semester at CWI!
Explore how CWI’s Geosciences and Mining Technician programs combine hands-on learning, industry partnerships, and real-world experience to prepare students for career opportunities.
Nominations are now open for the 2027 Student Leadership Awards, recognizing students, clubs, programs, and advisors for their contributions to campus and the community.
CWI students are invited to design the 2027 Connections Conference logo! Submit entries by Nov. 20 for a chance to win $300.
Health Science students can explore healthcare programs, meet local employers, and learn about transfer opportunities during Healthcare Discovery Night on Oct. 5
Hosted by Agricultural Sciences department, the event will feature a five-course meal with produce grown in CWI’s Urban Market Garden and specialties from local partners.
CWI is co-sponsoring this year’s conference, which will bring together members of Idaho’s archaeological community to share research, discuss developments in the field, and build
The application is a formal step in CWI’s plans to establish an intercollegiate athletics program.
The Bookstore will move to its new home in the Nampa Campus CapEd Student Success Center. To prepare for the move, the Bookstore will be closed Tuesday, Sept. 8, through Wednesday, Sept
College of Western Idaho is pleased to announce the appointment of Brooke Garman as Athletics Operations Coordinator.
CWI and Micron celebrated a major workforce milestone with the opening of Micron’s Boise Training Center and the launch of its largest local apprentice cohort.
The College's new Nampa Campus CapEd Student Success Center puts academic resources, student services, and spaces to connect all in one place.
CWI invites the community to help shape the future of its Nampa Campus during two Master Plan open houses Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Join us to explore in-demand careers and training available through Workforce Development's Electrical, HVAC, and Plumbing Apprenticeship programs.
The building brings academic resources, student support services, and welcoming spaces together in one convenient location.
The Bookstore is getting ready to move, and that means big savings for students, employees, and the community!
The Nampa Campus Cap Ed Student Success Center will begin serving students June 29, with several departments and services opening in phases as they relocate to the new facility.
CWI has joined a regional effort to strengthen semiconductor workforce development across the Pacific Intermountain region, expanding opportunities for students and workers to enter one of
CWI has named Mahmood Sheikh as the inaugural Director of Athletics. In this new role, he will lead the launch of intramural and intercollegiate athletics at the College.
Congratulations Class of 2026! We are excited to celebrate your success during commencement on Tuesday, May 19, at Ford Idaho Center in Nampa.
Members of the CWI community are encouraged to remain on alert for phishing attempts and other cyber suspicious activity.
CWI marked a new milestone in its Boise expansion with a topping off ceremony for the Boise Micron Academic Center, celebrating the placement of the building’s final structural beam.
Middle and high school students can explore technology this summer through Tech Quest Summer Camp, a hands-on experience designed to help students build, experiment, solve problems, and
Discounted CWI group tickets are now available for the next two playoff games as the Idaho Steelheads take on the Allen Americans at Idaho Central Arena.
Freshen up your yard and garden this spring at the Annual Plant Sale hosted by students in the Horticulture Technology program at CWI.
Get ready for an exciting Fall 2026 semester at CWI! Whether you’re continuing your education, starting a new path, earning a degree or certificate, preparing to transfer, or learning just
CWI and Micron announced a gift that will name the College’s new Boise location, the Micron Academic Center.
CWI continues its partnership with the Jed Foundation as a JED Campus Alumni school, strengthening programs that support student emotional health and suicide prevention.
CWI’s Entrepreneur Lab will host the next OtterTank April 22, presented by First Federal Bank, inviting the community to pitch ideas and support local entrepreneurs
CWI’s Entrepreneur Lab helps students and community members explore, learn, and grow their ideas through workshops, cohorts, and more.
CWI’s Juried Art Exhibition is open to current students through March 20. Submit any medium for a chance to win a $300 cash prize during the Connections Conference.
CWI Biology Natural Resources majors can apply for Pathways Internships, gaining hands on experience in wildlife conservation and research across Idaho.
CWI's 2026 Commencement Ceremony will be held at the Ford Idaho Center on Tuesday, May 19.
February is Career & Technical Education Month in Idaho! CWI celebrates hands-on learning, workforce partnerships, and student success across its 45 CTE programs.
UPDATE - Sep 19 1:22p.m. The Nampa Campus Academic Building will remain closed through the evening to fix damages to the electrical transformer that provides power to the building. Classes
UPDATE - Sept 19, 5:00p.m. Initial work on the electrical transformer at the Nampa Campus has restored power to the Nampa Campus Academic building. The building will remain closed this
NWCCU honored CWI with the 2025 Beacon Award for its innovative math redesign that improved readiness, equity, and gateway course completion.
CWI locations and services will operate under special hours for the holidays and winter break.
On Dec. 4, CWI trustees approved transferring the Ford Idaho Center to the College, preserving public events while expanding programs, campus space, and hands-on learning for students.
From Nampa to Boise, CWI’s campus development is moving forward. See what’s new now and what’s opening next.
Work-Based Learning Center earned the 2025 Handshake Spark Award for connecting students with real-world experience and career opportunities.
Get ready for Spring 2026 at CWI! Registration is now open for all students – continuing, new or returning!
Since launching in fall 2023, CWI's Z-degree initiative has provided students with an affordable, accessible path to completing their education, saving them more than $2 million in
CWI received its first-ever National Science Foundation grant to support the new Associate of Science in Mining Technician degree, the first program of its kind in the region.
The College is ready for another Steelheads hockey season full of fun and mighty CWI school spirit!
The College is celebrating another semester of strong enrollment growth and record graduation rates, reflecting the hard work of our students, faculty, and staff. These milestones show how
College of Western Idaho is partnering with Arizona State University to provide students a seamless transfer experience through the MyPath2ASU Program.
