Carson Baker, a graduate of the College of Western Idaho’s Fire Service Technology program, is now a full-time firefighter with Donnelly Fire Department thanks to hands-on training
The CWI community showed up in force to support the Boise Hawks as they played against the Ogden Raptors on June 4.
Five students from CWI’s chapter of Business Professionals of America attended the organization's National Leadership Conference in Orlando, earning multiple Top 10 awards.
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
College of Western Idaho graduate Ash Shipley shares her story of loss and perseverance — and how, with a deep calling to support the Deaf community and the support of her instructors, she
Justin Zieska, a second-year Fire Service Technology student at the College of Western Idaho, is preparing for a career in firefighting with support from the Metallica Scholars Initiative
More than 1850 degrees and certificates were awarded to CWI graduates Friday, May 16, at ExtraMile Arena in Boise. Mary C. Daly, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of San
College of Western Idaho’s 2025 Grad Fest celebrated graduates with food, games, and certificate ceremonies, marking the start of commencement festivities.
Congratulations to Class 14 of College of Western Idaho’s Law Enforcement program who were honored during a ceremony, Monday, May 12, at the Nampa Civic Center.
Support CWI and scholarship during CWI Night at Boise Hawks on Wednesday June 4.
Digital Navigators is a new technology support resource at College of Western Idaho, staffed by student employees who provide peer-to-peer support for helping classmates navigate essential
College of Western Idaho will host the two-day 2025 Idaho Indian Education Summit on June 12 – 13. Registration is now open.
CWI's Spring 2025 fire drill results.
After facing isolation and uncertainty during the pandemic, Karter Stuckey found purpose and community through the Psychology program at College of Western Idaho. Now preparing to graduate
Kate Orduño, Support Faculty in the Math Solutions Center at the College of Western Idaho, has been recognized as the Faculty of Distinction for March 2025. Math Solutions Center
The College of Western Idaho community came together on May 2 to celebrate the outstanding achievements of student leaders at the annual Student Leadership Awards Banquet at JUMP in Boise.
The College of Western Idaho Entrepreneur Lab hosted the Spring Showcase and Competition during the 2025 Connections Project on April 24, with winners taking home prizes up to $1,000.
CWI has a fun and exciting summer camp for middle and high school students!
Students from CWI’s News Writing and Reporting class visited Boise’s KTVB recently to explore the roles available in journalism and explore what life is like inside a working newsroom.
College of Western Idaho (CWI) is celebrating National Testing Professionals Week, May 5–9, by recognizing the vital role Testing Services staff play in student and community success. As
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.
College of Western Idaho celebrated the topping-off of the CapEd Student Success Center, marking the completion of the building’s steel framework. The new facility will centralize student
The College of Western Idaho (CWI) celebrated its 10th annual Connections Project on April 24, showcasing student achievements across academics, art, and research. Students were recognized
Join the Gaming Club at CWI for an esports evening of competition on Saturday, May 3.
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
Jose Martinez, a second-year student in Automotive Technology program, turned his lifelong passion for cars into a promising career path.
As Idaho’s tech industry expands, the demand for mechatronics technicians is rising. CWI’s latest recruitment campaign, “What is Mechatronics” aims to define mechatronics with the goal of
Kathleen Burns-Wick transformed her career path by pursuing Mechatronics at College of Western Idaho, trading art and optics for automation and innovation. Now preparing to graduate, she’s
College of Western Idaho's (CWI) Associated Students of College of Western Idaho (ASCWI) is accepting applications for the student government for the 2025 – 2026 academic year.
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
The third annual College of Western Idaho Giving Day raised $43,093 to support students and future opportunities.
College of Western Idaho (CWI) is hosting Admission Express on April 22 at the Nampa Campus Micron Education Center (NMEC) — an event to help answer questions and start new students off on
College of Western Idaho (CWI) students earned 14 medals at the 2025 SkillsUSA Idaho State Leadership and Skills Conference, including 12 golds, securing spots at the national competition
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
Celebrate the artistic and academic achievements of College of Western Idaho’s 2025 Studio Art graduates at the exhibit, Converging Connections, through May 12.
College of Western Idaho's (CWI) Visiting Artist Series welcomes Joseph Haskin to CWI's Nampa Campus Academic Building for an artist lecture on Wednesday, April 23.
Take a break during the busy semester to enjoy free food, play games, and soak up the sunshine to celebrate spring.
College of Western Idaho is preparing to open its new Health and Science Building and Agricultural Sciences Complex this fall, uniting several programs under one roof to create modern
March at College of Western Idaho’s Entrepreneur Lab featured engaging workshops, community partnerships, and hands-on learning opportunities to support and inspire local entrepreneurs.
From QuickBooks to coffee, College of Western Idaho’s Entrepreneur Lab has packed April with exciting events.
Jim Reames has been named as the new Chair of the College of Western Idaho (CWI) Board of Trustees.
Andy Del Toro Obeso, a Political Science student at College of Western Idaho, is a 2025 Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar, driven by his passion for creating meaningful societal
College of Western Idaho (CWI) is proud to announce it has received approval from the U.S. Department of Education to offer a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in Business
College of Western Idaho (CWI) Grad Fest happening Friday, May 9.
The Associated Students of College of Western Idaho (ASCWI) is proud to announce results of the 2025-2026 election.
College of Western Idaho’s third annual Giving Day on April 10 unites the community to support scholarships and programs that empower over 30,000 students.
Ali Chick is turning personal challenges into opportunity as she pursues her dream of owning a rural business through CWI’s Agriculture program, supported by scholarships and a strong
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
College of Western Idaho’s Surgical First Assisting program hosted its annual two-week surgical lab in March, giving students hands-on experience to sharpen critical skills in a simulated
Kimi Jenkins, a graduate of College of Western Idaho’s Registered Nursing program, turned a lifelong dream into reality after years of working in insurance and raising her son. Inspired by
