From the classroom to the national stage, CWI graduate, Autumn Harvey, turned technical skill and determination into gold and a career.
Refusing to give up, Alex Nava overcame extraordinary challenges to earn his degree and start a new chapter in accounting.
Nominated by faculty, students were selected based on their commitment to learning, perseverance, innovative thinking, leadership, and professionalism in and outside of the classroom.
Competing against some of the nation's top career and technical education students, CWI earned national recognition with two medal-winning entries.
Firefighters often talk about trust. For Khye Montoya, that feeling of trust was familiar long before he stepped onto a fire engine.
Marquez Arredondo turned a life-changing experience into a career dedicated to helping others through CWI's Fire Service Technology program.
After stepping away from firefighting, Hunter Stephenson rediscovered his passion for the profession and found his way back through CWI.
Students put classroom skills into action at the Spring 2026 Rookie Speech and Debate Tournament, reviving a beloved tradition.
The event marked the largest graduating class in school history and the College’s first commencement ceremony held at the Ford Idaho Center on CWI’s Nampa Campus.
The Registered Nursing Class of 2026 was celebrated at the Nampa Civic Center as graduates marked the transition into nursing through pinning, speeches, awards, and a candle lighting
Gracie Young is preparing to begin her healthcare career after gaining real-world experience through the Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
CWI student LeAndra Onys connects classroom learning to real-world experience through technical training and exploring global cybersecurity issues.
Bronwyn Hitchcock credits CWI’s Studio Art program with helping her build confidence, explore new mediums, and pursue a future in art.
The field trip gave students a chance to apply biological anthropology skills outside the classroom while gaining a closer look at primate behavior, anatomy, and social structure.
Two Psychology students earned top honors at a statewide psychology conference, standing out among undergraduate researchers from both two- and four-year institutions.
CWI students shined at the 11th Annual Connections Conference, showcasing their hard work and the strength of the College community.
Physical Therapist Assistant student Austin Davis is turning personal challenges into a career helping others heal.
From Adult Education to Apprenticeship at Micron, Feliciti Huarancca Mesicano found her path at CWI and launched a career in semiconductors.
Lorivern Saycon found confidence, community, and her voice at CWI, leading to a gold medal in SkillsUSA.
CWI Speech and Debate closes the season with five awards at Phi Rho Pi Regionals, including two first-place finishes.
After returning to school at CWI, Jay Berry found his calling in computer science and a path toward his future.
Geoscience program is bringing science and history together through a hands-on collaboration aimed at preserving a piece of local heritage in Nampa.
Celebrate the artistic and academic achievements of Studio Art graduates at the exhibit, What Makes Us Human, on display, beginning April 16.
Four CWI Business Professionals of America students participated in this year’s State Leadership conference, and each earned top-five placements across several competitions.
Students put their technical skills and preparation to the test during SkillsUSA Idaho's 2026 Idaho State Leadership and Skills Conference, earning multiple podium finishes across
As a full-time Registered Nursing student, mom, and wife, Jessica Smith is pursuing her dream at CWI with hard work and support from her family, cohort, and scholarships. Through hands-on
After enrolling at CWI, ShanDale Youmans has gained hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities that helped turn her passion for the outdoors into a clear biology career path.
Digital Photography students help bring campus to life with their images now installed in new buildings on campus, showcasing creativity and student talent.
CWI honored 14 graduates of its Law Enforcement Class 15 on March 9 with awards, a class gift, and reciting the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.
CWI and Micron celebrated 12 apprenticeship graduates and welcomed 11 new apprentices, highlighting a growing partnership building Idaho’s semiconductor workforce.
Anthropology students visited Celebration Park for hands-on fieldwork, exploring Indigenous history, petroglyphs, and the landscapes that shaped human life.
Congratulations to Studio Art student, Ayla Taylor, winner of the 2026 Connections Conference Logo Contest!
CWI Speech and Debate team earns six individual awards and three team honors at the Dugaw Smelt Classic. The team also secures a season-long Silver Award in the NFC.
Through CWI’s Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology program, Cesar Rodriguez pairs classroom precision with real-world industry experience.
Alexus Hill turns caring for kids into a career, advocating for children and supporting families through Early Childhood Education.
Frank Ramirez combines skill, creativity, and confidence at CWI, turning welding into a path to personal and professional growth.
Amalie Bolinder turned a passion for plants into a path at CWI, gaining hands-on experience, leadership roles, and industry recognition.
Amy Miller returned to college after two decades, turning her passion for art into a path for teaching and helping kids.
After retiring from the Coast Guard, Ryan Agre found renewed purpose at CWI, earning a management degree and launching a new career through support and community.
CWI honored 15 Practical Nursing graduates during a traditional pinning ceremony Thursday, Dec. 11, at Saint Alphonsus’ McCleary Auditorium in Boise.
Graduates from CWI Fire Service Technology Class 7 walked across the Nampa Civic Center stage on Dec. 10, taking the Firefighter Code of Ethics oath to mark the completion of their
Robert Bach transformed his life at CWI, finding purpose in machining and welding and continuing on in his studies to shape a career he once struggled to imagine.
CWI Speech & Debate earns 10 awards and 2nd place in Division III at the 95th Mahaffey Memorial Tournament.
After a major injury sidelined his training, Fire Service Technology student Kaden Bryant fought back stronger. Now he is steps away from achieving his dream of becoming a firefighter.
At the Idaho Mining Conference, CWI highlighted student experiences, partnerships, and workforce-ready skills shaping the future of mining and geoscience in Idaho.
General Studies student, Jen Campbell, is proving it’s never too late to chase your dreams, balancing family, work, and school with support from CWI scholarships.
Five CWI Surgical First Assistant students were selected to attend Mayo Clinic’s Pathway to Excellence event on Nov. 3, gaining hands-on experience and meeting top surgeons.
Kemper Hessing is pursuing his passion for firefighting through the Fire Service Technology program, where hands-on training, mentorship, and scholarships like the Metallica Scholars
CWI's Speech and Debate team kicked off the 2025-2026 season with a strong performance at the Fran Tanner Open.
College of Western Idaho student Angie Prado makes history as the College’s first OTA recipient of the national AOTA scholarship, honoring her resilience, dedication, and inspiring journey
