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Flora Koenig in front of State of Idaho flag at Idaho State Capitol

CWI Student Body President Recognized at Governor’s State of the State

Flora Koenig in front of State of Idaho flag at Idaho State Capitol

College of Western Idaho Student Body President, Flora Koenig, was recognized and credited for helping create more investments in Idaho’s higher education students.

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Still Time to Register for Spring 2023 at CWI

CWI Student at desk

College of Western Idaho students have until Friday, Jan. 13 to register for classes, as well as pay tuition and registration fees. 

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Fall 2022 Practical Nurse Pinning Ceremony

Student being pinned by family member

Seven graduates from College of Western Idaho’s Practical Nursing program marked the completion of their coursework with a traditional nursing ceremony.

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Fall 2022 Fire Service Technology Graduation Ceremony

Fire students reciting the pledge of allegiance

Seventeen Fire Service Technology students participated in a graduation ceremony at the Nampa Civic Center on Dec. 14.

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Multimedia Storytelling Class Creatively Showcases College’s Cybersecurity Program

CWI Multimedia class sitting in front of game show set

College of Western Idaho’s Multimedia Storytelling class created social media accounts, podcasts, and even a gameshow to highlight the College’s Cybersecurity program.

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Upcoming Program Ceremonies to Celebrate Fall 2022 Graduates

Graduates celebrating ceremonies

College of Western Idaho’s Fire Service Technology and Practical Nursing programs will honor their Fall 2022 graduates with ceremonies.

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Cybersecurity Student Awarded National Cyber Competition Scholarship

Student in front of computers

Cybersecurity student, Stanley Ward, was selected out of thousands of students for a national scholarship through his participation in a national cybersecurity competition. 

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What is Burnout? CWI Student Services are Here to Help

Student stressed

With College of Western Idaho Fall 2022 semester nearing an end, many students may be feeling stressed and burnt out from the last few academic months. It is important to recognize the signs of burnout, and how to manage feeling overwhelmed. 

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Cybersecurity Team Advances to Finals of Nationwide Cybersecurity Competition

College of Western Idaho's Cybersecurity team

Congratulations to College of Western Idaho's Cybersecurity team who advanced to the finals and placed fourth at the Future of Work Academy cybersecurity incubator competition.

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OTA Students Help Boise Students Get in Halloween Spirit

OTA Students in Halloween costume

Students with College of Western Idaho's Occupational Therapy Assistant program helped put on a Halloween themed obstacle course for Boise students last Friday.

Nolan Czapiewski

Collision Repair Technology Teaching and Placing Autobody Repair Technicians of Tomorrow

Nolan Czapiewski

Students, future students, and members of the public have an opportunity to learn more about Collison Repair Technology at College of Western Idaho’s Program Exploration events.

Tiffany Smith

‘Making a Difference One Person at a Time’: Finding a New Path in Life Through PN Program

Tiffany Smith

After being a laid off during the COVID-19 pandemic, College of Western Idaho student, Tiffany Smith, has found her new calling in life thanks to the College’s Practical Nursing program.

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Speech and Debate Team Makes History in Portland

CWI Speech and Debate Team

College of Western Idaho’s Speech and Debate team made history this past weekend beating every team, regardless of division, at the Steve Hunt Classic Tournament.

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.

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CWI’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Students Help Seniors Live Healthy Lives

OTA student working with resident

College of Western Idaho’s Occupational Therapy Assistant students were able to provide information and screenings to senior citizens about fall prevention and risk reduction. 

Beta Sigma Pi ‘Dash’ for Student Scholarships

Beta Sigma Pi ‘Dash’ for Student Scholarships

Beta Sigma Pi ‘Dash’ for Student Scholarships

College of Western Idaho’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter, Beta Sigma Pi, were able to help raise more than $1,400 for student scholarships.

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Congratulations to the 2022 Bridges to Baccalaureate Fellows

B2B student at work in the lab

Two new College of Western Idaho students have been selected as Southwestern Idaho Bridge to Baccalaureate Program Fellows!

Jackson Hagen

Following His Dreams to Become a Healthcare Hero

Jackson Hagen

College of Western Idaho student, Jackson Hagen, has his eyes set on becoming a Nurse Practitioner. To do so, he’s enrolled in the College’s Practical Nursing program to help him kickstart start his career,

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