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![2022 Juried Art Exhibition winner, Christy Runion, right, alongside the model for her photography submission on display at the Nampa Campus Academic Building 2022 Juried Art Exhibition winner, Christy Runion, right, alongside the model for her photography submission on display at the N](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/runion.jpg?itok=1i6QKhcu×tamp=1652378886)
Congratulations to Christy Runion and Ashley Dale, winners of College of Western Idaho’s 2022 Juried Art Exhibition.
![2022 College of Western Idaho graduate, Craig Petersen](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/petersen.jpg?itok=IMpVxm9M×tamp=1652310388)
Speak Up! Ink Up!, a charity event hosted by 2022 College of Western Idaho graduate, Craig Petersen, raises nearly $11,500 for Idaho foster children.
![A graduate with his family in front of Alpha-Lit sign posing for a photo](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/gradfest7.jpg?itok=3t6YjJcm×tamp=1651871900)
Graduates, alongside their friends, family, and classmates, kicked off the countdown to graduation with a good time and great food during Grad Fest, May 4.
![abstract background image with question mark](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/microsoftteams-image_8.png?itok=34e7lXsI×tamp=1651869013)
In finalizing development of the CWI Otter, the College is seeking input from the CWI community on the mascot’s name and design. Tell us what you think by Friday, May 27!
![Students presenting a readers theater presentation in a classroom](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/comm1.jpg?itok=zJ_1xEZb×tamp=1651768721)
Multimedia Storytelling, Mass Communication, and Audio Production students host an eclectic evening centered around how communication can make the world a better place.
![CWI students, Kylee Malouf, left, Mercedes Nelson, and Timothy Buckles with world-renowned social psychologist, Roy Baumeister. CWI students, Kylee Malouf, left, Mercedes Nelson, and Timothy Buckles with world-renowned social psychologist, Roy Baumeister.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/psychology.jpg?itok=ZuJ_0HPB×tamp=1651256520)
Current and former College of Western Idaho Psychology students represented the College at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association Annual Convention April 7 – 9.
![Connections Project Awards Ceremony at Nampa Campus Academic Building](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/pwa_0.jpg?itok=W6eeDp73×tamp=1651254624)
Congratulations to winners of this annual competition recognizing excellence in writing from all disciplines and perspectives.
![Connections Excellence Award winners with Professor Heather Schoenherr](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/conncections.jpg?itok=_zrXh-Lu×tamp=1651251495)
Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Connections Excellence Awards!
![Connections Project 2022 logo](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/connections_3_0.jpg?itok=HK3HQxMN×tamp=1650654543)
Plan to join College of Western Idaho for the seventh-annual Connections Project, April 28, in celebration of the hard work and accomplishments of our students.
![Students pose for a photo at Student Leadership Banquet](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/slb_6.jpg?itok=URiIw5t0×tamp=1650653753)
Students at College of Western Idaho were recognized and celebrated for their leadership on campus and in the community at the Student Leadership Banquet Friday, April 15.
![Students in Chris Cozzolino's Criminology class vising Juvenile Corrections Center in Nampa](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/crij.jpg?itok=LdsGiiu9×tamp=1650648568)
Tour provides students the opportunity to see first-hand how juveniles are living, learning, and working toward release and reintegration into the community.
![Bradley Wiskirchen](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/bradleywiskirchen.jpg?itok=Dq4KgXNQ×tamp=1650580945)
Join founding CEO and General Manager at Kount, Bradley Wiskirchen, as he shares his expertise on eCommerce and entrepreneurship April 26.
![Images of Studio Art graduate art](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/artcapstone.jpg?itok=AqBkqJqi×tamp=1650579491)
Celebrate the artistic and academic achievements of College of Western Idaho’s 2022 Studio Art graduates at the exhibit, New Narratives, through May 8.
![ASCWI President, Flora Koenig, left, and Vice President, Mariah Roy ASCWI President, Flora Koenig, and Vice President, Mariah Roy](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/ascwi_0.jpg?itok=ip42ifIS×tamp=1650572368)
Associated Students of College of Western Idaho is excited to announce incoming student government for the 2022-2023 academic year.
![Tyler Brown, Director of Operations for Economic Development at CWI](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/tyler_brown_1.jpg?itok=R5BEtdiC×tamp=1650567453)
Congratulations to Tyler Brown, Director of Operations for Economic Development, first place winner of the Learning Resources Network’s Operations Leader Award.
![Occupational therapy assistant working with a child](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/ota2_0.jpg?itok=ZqWFYPPe×tamp=1650558760)
The Occupational Therapy Assistant program at College of Western Idaho is accepting applications through April 29.
![Law Enforcement students picking up trash along Interstate 84](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/law_enforcement_3.jpg?itok=o64d8qwX×tamp=1650489007)
Law Enforcement students from College of Western Idaho could be spotted along Interstate 84 picking up trash in early April as part of Idaho’s Adopt-a-Highway program.
![Students in caps and gowns at graduation](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/_img_20190517_evt_commencement_604.jpg?itok=YKge4otZ×tamp=1650054787)
College of Western Idaho will celebrate its 2022 graduating class in a commencement ceremony Friday, May 13, at 7 p.m. at ExtraMile Arena in Boise.