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Boise Hawks Boost Scholarship at CWI Nights

The CWI community showed up in force to support the Boise Hawks as they played against the Ogden Raptors on June 4.

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CWI Board of Trustees Accepting Applications for Zone 4

College of Western Idaho (CWI) Board of Trustees is currently accepting applications to fill a recently vacated trustee position. This opening provides an opportunity for a new board member to join in guiding the College’s mission and impact.

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Celebrating Success at CWI’s 2025 Grad Fest

College of Western Idaho’s 2025 Grad Fest celebrated graduates with food, games, and certificate ceremonies, marking the start of commencement festivities.

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Batter Up! CWI Night at Boise Hawks is June 4

Support CWI and scholarship during CWI Night at Boise Hawks on Wednesday June 4.

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Honors Students Volunteer at Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge

Members of College of Western Idaho's Beta Sigma Pi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) conducted a pre-Earth Day cleanup event at Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, April 19.

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Nearing 1,000 Program Graduates, CWI Celebrates 15 Years of Innovation in IT

College of Western Idaho celebrated 15 years of its Information Technology programs with a showcase event highlighting student success, industry partnerships, and the future of tech education.

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CWI and Community Unite to Plant 40 Trees for Arbor Day at New Arboretum

Students, volunteers, and community members gathered at CWI’s new arboretum to plant 40 trees in celebration of Arbor Day, helping grow Nampa’s first true arboretum and supporting hands-on learning at CWI.

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CWI Board Greenlights Public-Private Partnership for New Boise Campus

College of Western Idaho has approved a public-private partnership with Ahlquist Development to build a new Boise campus, creating a centralized, mixed-use space focused on student success and community growth.

Upcoming Events at the Entrepreneur Lab: April 2025

From QuickBooks to coffee, College of Western Idaho’s Entrepreneur Lab has packed April with exciting events.

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Building Up Skills and Career Dreams for Idaho

College of Western Idaho partnered with industry leaders to bring “Build Up Idaho” to Melba schools, giving students hands-on experience and insight into construction and trade careers. The event helped connect classroom learning to real-world job skills and future career pathways.