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The event will highlight Drafting Technology, Heavy-Equipment Technology, and Machine Tool Technology.
![President Glandon, Nampa Mayor Bob Henry, Nampa Chamber of Commerce CEO Debbie Kling, Nampa School District Superintendent David Peterson, and CWI alumna Crystal Villanueva](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_0477.1.jpg?itok=mR7l_0nI×tamp=1571176096)
CWI welcomed local leaders to its main campus in Nampa to share the vision for a new Health Science Building and a Student Success Center.
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The College will host NWCCU representatives for a campus visit, Oct. 5-7, while also submitting its year seven self-evaluation report.
![Group celebrating the Life and Legacy of Former Trustee S. Hatch Barrett](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20101104.jpg?itok=UBCmv6kA×tamp=1571176096)
In honor of former CWI Trustee S. Hatch Barrett, the CWI Foundation and the Barrett Family have established a scholarship fund.
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The College of Western Idaho (CWI) teamed up with Nampa Parks and Recreation Department again to help present a public screening of the movie Minions at Optimist Park in Nampa. CWI hosted a booth while the student Street Team provided entertainment and engaged with the community....
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College of Western Idaho (CWI) sponsored the Boise Hawks Thursday night game against the Eugene Emeralds. With temperatures right around 100 degrees and the sun still high in the sky, CWI promotional items provided great relief to spectators! The booth at the front gates hand out hundreds of...
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College of Western Idaho (CWI) hosted an open house style event on June 29, encouraging future students to come and explore the educational opportunities CWI has to offer. The Micron Center for Professional Technical Education hosted the event that streamlined the process of applying for school...
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The College of Western Idaho (CWI) Street Teams headed to the Boise Music Festival last weekend to reach future students and let the community know we support them.
The Physics Club got the party started early in the day and reached the crowds before things got too busy. We handed out...
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Mary Harrison, a Technical Support Specialist at CWI, has received the College’s Staff of the Month award for June.
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CWI Outreach Advisor, Nikki Houston, was named Staff of the Month for May.
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CWI Assistant Professor Nikki Gorrell has been published by Anthropology News, while CWI was included in a proclamation by the Governor.
![Students from Caldwell High School collectively earned 728 college credits through CLEP testing. Students from Caldwell High School collectively earned 728 college credits through CLEP testing.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/vallivuehs_online_0.jpg?itok=cmYnDOdf×tamp=1571176276)
CWI was highlighted by College Board, which is the not-for-profit organization that oversees the CLEP.
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A group of CWI students and recent graduates also won medals in a school record five events.
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For CWI alum Steve Silva, a chance encounter turned into a golden opportunity when he decided to get involved with SkillsUSA.
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CWI will not hold classes and all campus buildings, offices, and services will be closed.
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A true community effort is helping a special group of students achieve their dreams of going to college.
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CWI Machine Tool Technology students have access to $17,500 in scholarships because of a donation from the Gene Haas Foundation.
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Luis Caloca was honored by the Idaho Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at the organization's scholarship luncheon.