Through the Big Read initiative, CWI English Instructor, Dzevad Vrabac, will host a special Poetry Workshop on Feb. 12.
February is Career & Technical Education Month in Idaho! CWI celebrates hands-on learning, workforce partnerships, and student success across its 45 CTE programs.
Nominate a student, organization, or advisor for the 2026 CWI Student Leadership Awards.
Congratulations to Honors Program Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Humanities, Michal Yadlin, who has been appointed to the board of the Idaho Humanities Council as an academic
Frank Ramirez combines skill, creativity, and confidence at CWI, turning welding into a path to personal and professional growth.
CWI hosted dozens of high school and college students for a Regional SkillsUSA diesel competition, giving participants the opportunity to test technical skills, connect with industry
Join the College's Visiting Artist Series in welcoming Idaho Shakespeare Festival back to campus on Tuesday, Feb. 17, for a performance of The Tempest and an acting workshop.
Through a service-learning partnership, CWI students donated 460 hours to Family Advocates, supporting children, families, and community-based programs.
Join CWI's Visiting Artist Series in welcoming artist Jill Storey to campus on Feb. 26 – 27.
Amalie Bolinder turned a passion for plants into a path at CWI, gaining hands-on experience, leadership roles, and industry recognition.
President Gordon Jones has been named to the ASU+GSV Higher Education Insights Board.
Mindfulness Mondays with 2C Yoga are open to all College of Western Idaho students on most Mondays at noon at the Nampa Campus Academic Building.
Since its official launch, OtterBound has already enrolled more than 200 students, with an additional 10 to 15 students reaching out each week to express interest in the program.
CWI has joined forces with Western Idaho Community Action Partnership to offer heating assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. This program provides vital
Meet with employers from across the Treasure Valley who are ready to put your skills to work! Whether you are seeking part-time work, a full-time position, or career advice, this event is
A CWI scholarship helped Stuart Tice find his path in agriculture and return to support hands-on learning for future students.
Each year, the Foundation awards hundreds of scholarships to support students enrolled in both academic and career technical programs.
Amy Miller returned to college after two decades, turning her passion for art into a path for teaching and helping kids.
Explore campus and community resources, enjoy fun prizes, and grab some tasty food at the 2026 Student Resource Fair!
CWI fans packed Idaho Central Arena for CWI Night as the Steelheads won 4–3, celebrating school spirit, scholarships, and community support for student success.
MEDIA ADVISORY – College of Western Idaho (CWI) will be sending six students to test their ability against the nation’s best in Professional Technical Education after earning gold at the
MEDIA ADVISORY - As part of College of Western Idaho’s strategic planning process, the College has contracted with Riley Research Associates, a northwest marketing research firm, to
MEDIA ADVISORY – Today, College of Western Idaho was presented a $2.5 million gift from the Micron Foundation that will support the funding needed to complete the renovation of a $16.9
Economic vitality occurs when business and education work together to carve our future in the global economy. Our leaders at the state and national level on both sides of the aisle agree
MEDIA ADVISORY – February 10, 2012 - Nampa, ID – Today, College of Western Idaho (CWI) received notice from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) granting the
Schools are familiar places for Asukulu Etoka. He was a teacher in his homeland, the Democratic Republic of Congo. While teaching, he went to school himself, earning certificates and an
James Donaldson was driving a Humvee in Iraq July 15, 2005, when an improvised explosive tore through his vehicle. Donaldson lost both his legs in the attack and spent the next year and a
An event at CWI Wednesday to benefit childhood cancer research was larger than expected and raised more than double the original goal. At the St. Baldrick's Foundation event, 32 people
The College of Western Idaho has taken a significant step forward in becoming a fully accredited institution, CWI officials announced Friday. The Northwest Commission on Colleges and
You've worked hard to build a business that is rich with culture, practices high ethical standards and provides a place where people of all skills can come to work and climb the "corporate
Last Saturday, the Speech and Debate Street Team ventured out to one of Boise’s most intense cycling event of the summer – The Twilight Criterium. Amidst rain and heat, the downtown
This past Friday the CWI Speech and Debate Street Team hit up the Firebird Raceway High School & Alumni session to spread the word about CWI. While the heat was intense, so was the
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
MEDIA ADVISORY - The College will host a faculty job information session on March 13, 2012. For more information on current job openings at the College of Western Idaho please visit
The CWI Street Teams returned this past weekend for the first of several community outreach events this summer. The Street Teams made their first appearance of 2013 at Meridian Speedway on
The CWI Street Team made its rounds at Firebird Raceway, Saturday (June 22), as fans enjoyed the high speed action of the 36th annual Fox Hunt event. Attendees saw record breaking times
The CWI Street Team wrapped up June with a weekend full of baseball and BBQ, stopping by multiple events around the Treasure Valley to help spread the word about CWI. Despite temperatures
The 2013 Canyon County Fair offered community fun for all ages and CWI was thrilled to be a part of it in a number of ways. From the hanging around the CWI Community Stage to promoting the
The CWI Street Team made its last appearance of the summer, Saturday night (Aug. 10), taking in some exciting racing action at Meridian Speedway, which included the CWI Professional Truck
Week of Welcome is a campuswide initiative designed to support students during their first week of classes and help them start the semester with confidence.
CWI Law Enforcement students volunteered with Shop with a Sheriff, wrapping gifts for 114 children and helping create joy and community connections during the holiday season.
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
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.
Invest in CWI students’ success and unlock a $100 match when you begin a new recurring gift before Dec. 31.
The College's Adult Education partnership with Canyon County Juvenile Probation helps at-risk youth earn GEDs, build confidence, and create stronger futures.
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.
