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![A portrait of a student machinist.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/092124_reagan_h_annual_report_web-04.jpg?itok=fFJauTve×tamp=1739562919)
Reagan Heffelfinger’s journey to becoming a machinist at College of Western Idaho was shaped by resilience, overcoming health challenges and career detours to discover her passion for machining.
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The CWI community gathered at the College’s Nampa Campus Tuesday, Feb. 11, to celebrate groundbreaking of the new CapEd Student Success Center.
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College of Western Idaho Business program student, Seth Hoover, took personal challenges as an opportunity to weave a unique product idea.
![A portrait of Mindy Young, professor](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/mindy_young.jpg?itok=FQ1sqfNJ×tamp=1738876322)
Mindy Young, a Professor in the Computer Science and Information Technology Department, has been honored as Faculty of Distinction for December 2024 at College of Western Idaho.
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Get ready for the upcoming semester at CWI's Admissions Express on Thursday, March 6.
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Join CWI's Visiting Artist Series in welcoming the Idaho Shakespeare Festival’s (ISF) Shakespearience program as they perform the play, Twelfth Night, and host an acting workshop on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
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Ever wonder what powers the machines that move us, feed us, house us, and heal us? Behind every moving train, operating warehouse, or life-saving device is a driving force making it all work: Mechatronics.
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Students in the Horticulture Technology program at College of Western Idaho gain both in-depth education and invaluable introductions to the industry and future employers.
![Explore Our Events Feb 2025 CWI Entrepreneur Lab at College of Western Idaho Explore Our Events Feb 2025 CWI Entrepreneur Lab at College of Western Idaho](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/sp25-feb-entrepreneurevent.jpeg?itok=nrpWs052×tamp=1737672980)
CWI' Entrepreneur Lab is hosting events this February to kick off spring 2025.
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Nichelle Boyce turned challenges into opportunities, transforming her life and launching her career as a surgical technologist with determination and support from College of Western Idaho.
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College of Western Idaho is revolutionizing the way students explore educational opportunities with the launch of a new program search tool on cwi.edu.
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WICAP representatives will be available at CWI to assist eligible individuals Feb. 4 and 5.
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Nominations for College of Western Idaho's (CWI) Student Leadership Awards are now open and due March 7.
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CWI is providing clear pathways to employment for students like Tucker Graham, recently graduate from the Fire Service Technology program.
![Mindfulness Mondays this Spring on Campus Mindfulness Mondays this Spring on Campus](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/spring_25_yoga_-_untitled_page_1.jpeg?itok=0q4jJosM×tamp=1736553078)
Mindfulness Mondays with 2C Yoga are open to all College of Western Idaho (CWI) students on most Mondays at noon at the Nampa Campus Academic Building (NCAB).
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Join College of Western Idaho (CWI) Feb. 4, 5, & 6, for the Spring 2025 Job & Career Fair to meet with employers from across the Treasure Valley who are ready to put your skills to work! Employers are looking for interns, administrative assistants, social workers, analysts,...
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Explore everything College of Western Idaho has to offer beyond the classroom at the Spring 2025 Student Resource Fair, brought to you by Student Affairs.
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