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![Micron Chip Camp | College of Western Idaho](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/chip_camp.jpeg?itok=6dYzkORy×tamp=1685978888)
CHIP Camp is a three-day camp, June 27 – 29, filled with hands-on STEM activities related to semiconductor manufacturing, scientific, and engineering jobs.
![Students gathering around on the tour](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_2615.jpg?itok=E9RiGg-d×tamp=1685722289)
Horticulture Club students took a daylong tour of the many different farms in Canyon County to learn the best practices and tools to run a successful agriculture business.
![CWI College of Western Idaho Job and Career Fair graphic with employers interviewing someone at a booth](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/job_and_career_fair_-_cwi.jpeg?itok=nRdkQg3j×tamp=1685640196)
Idaho Department of Labor and College of Western Idaho are teaming up to host a Trades and Manufacturing Fair for those looking for opportunities.
![College of Western Idaho expands in Nampa.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/cwi-campus-development.jpeg?itok=UyXQNW2D×tamp=1685571894)
CWI is excited to announce new buildings and facilities on our main Nampa Campus, enhancing opportunities for the more than 30,000 students we serve.
![Maganne Akins writing in a notebook](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_4218.jpg?itok=Bs5jDNmJ×tamp=1685463341)
Despite facing several challenges, Adult Education graduate, Maganne Akins, remained determined to achieve her educational goals.
![Cyber students working on a operating system](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/cwi_cyber_image.jpg?itok=LpcoXGEu×tamp=1684944791)
The week-long daytime event is aimed at teaching high school students the basics of computing, cybersecurity, and information technology through a hands-on, fun, and engaging experience.
![Volunteer Opportunity](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/volunteer_opportunity_-_idaho_center_-_untitled_page_2.jpeg?itok=QXBrDCyZ×tamp=1684875241)
Help collect donations for the CWI Food Pantry to attend a free summer concert at the Ford Idaho Center!
![Miranda Wilkett](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_4261.jpg?itok=-7QyNkVc×tamp=1684510831)
Congratulations to College of Western Idaho One Stop Representative, Miranda Wilkett, who was named Staff of the Month for March 2023!
![Joy Palmer](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_4296.jpg?itok=rGMkmqLm×tamp=1684433212)
Congratulations to College of Western Idaho English Department Chair and Professor, Joy Palmer, who was named Faculty of Distinction for May 2023.
![Students doing the pledge](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/le_12_class_pledge.jpg?itok=LtEhKGsg×tamp=1684422438)
Congratulations to Class 12 of College of Western Idaho’s Law Enforcement program who were honored during a ceremony, May 10.
![Graduate embracing faculty after being pinned](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_3524.jpg?itok=W74WTvE5×tamp=1684352870)
College of Western Idaho’s Registered Nursing program recognized its 2023 graduating class during a pinning ceremony Wednesday, May 11.
![Graduates celebrating commencement](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/cwi_commencement_2023_social_038_1.jpg?itok=DZFLCjdA×tamp=1684275218)
College of Western Idaho celebrated its 2023 class of graduates, May 12, in a commencement ceremony held at ExtraMile Arena in Boise.
![Idaho Center Boulevard and Cherry Lane intersection](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/idaho_center_and_cherry_intersection.jpg?itok=I2r4de7K×tamp=1684251532)
The Idaho Center Boulevard and Cherry Lane intersection will be closed starting Tuesday, May 16 through early September for construction.
![Amanda Willoughby](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/amandawilloughby_v1.jpg?itok=tnAbIbH-×tamp=1683916400)
Congratulations to College of Western Idaho Adjunct Faculty of Mathematics, Amanda Willoughby, who was awarded Faculty of Distinction for April 2023.
![CWI’s Business Professionals of America student organization](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/businessprofessionals.jpg?itok=m_zNFHgk×tamp=1683916624)
CWI’s Business Professionals of America student organization brought home 49 awards from BPA National Leadership Conference.
![MFA button on keyboard](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/adobestock_480987624.jpeg?itok=akANalFO×tamp=1683916126)
Information Technology Services will be activating multifactor authentication for student Office 365 accounts.
![Students cheer on at Idaho Steelheads game](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_2658.jpg?itok=VKsLlQDl×tamp=1683915836)
CWI cheered on the Idaho Steelheads to another victory at a bonus CWI Night!
![Collage of photos of the 2023 Emerging Scholars](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/emergingscholars_v2.jpg?itok=w_CW_dLZ×tamp=1684177142)
Congratulations to this elite group of students recognized for their commitment to learning, perseverance, innovative thinking, leadership, and professionalism.