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A student speaks with a mental health counselor in an office.

CWI Counseling Services Awarded $300k Federal Grant

Jodi Hickenlooper from Counseling and Wellness Services at College of Western Idaho was selected as a recipient of $306,000 from the Garret Lee Smith Campus Suicide Prevention Grant.

SCORE Big with CWI Nights and Idaho Steelheads Hockey

College of Western Idaho is ready for a Steelheads hockey season full of fun and mighty CWI school spirit!

Dental Assistant program students from College of Western Idaho pose for a picture.

Dental Assisting Program Partners with Love Heals

College of Western Idaho partnered with the nonprofit Love Heals and others in the community to provide free dental services in Boise.

San Francisco Federal Reserve President May Daly visits with leadership at College of Western Idaho

San Francisco Federal Reserve President Visits CWI

Mary C. Daly, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, recently visited the College to learn about the Treasure Valley market, workforce training needs of local businesses, and learning opportunities available at CWI.

Guests at a benefit Farm to Fork dinner listen to speakers.

Farm to Fork Dinner Raises $6000 for the Campus Garden

The 2024 Farm to Fork dinner raised more than $6,000 for the garden, which provides CWI students access to fresh produce and supports agriculture coursework.

Medical students are trained in a practice lab that simulates an operating room.

CWI Surgical Technology Program Trains ICOM Medical Students

CWI Surgical Technology Program partners with the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine to prepare medical students for operating room procedures.

A dancer in traditional Hispanic dress dances at an outdoor event.

Get Ready to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage

Join us as we celebrate Hispanic culture, history, and contributions at the College of Western Idaho Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Sept. 25!

A chef stands in a farm field holding out a basket of freshly picked organic produce.

Farm to Fork 2024 is Sold Out

Tickets for Farm to Fork, a dinner hosted by College of Western Idaho Agriculture Science faculty and students, are on sale on now!

A notebook with "Startup Business" written on it lays on a table surrounded by glasses, post-it notes, pencils, and a calculator

Discover Your Path to Success at Entrepreneur Lab

Celebrate the opening of the new CWI Entrepreneur Lab space at the Kickoff Event event on Thursday, Oct. 10!

Fire and Police first responders bow their heads in remembrance of 9/11.

Remembering 9/11: CWI Fire and Law Enforcement Students Honor the Fallen

Early on Sept. 11, students from CWI and members of the Nampa Fire and Police Depts. honored those who have fallen.

A photo of a fair showing a roller coaster and other rides being enjoyed by guests.

It’s Play Time during CWI Day at the Western Idaho Fair!

CWI Day at the Western Idaho Fair is Saturday, Aug. 17, and is the perfect time to experience the social event of the summer!

Veterans Gain a Degree Pathway Through CWI Partnership with Mission43

CWI has partnered with Mission43 to continue leveling up academic and career opportunities for veterans.

High school students learn about welding from a college instructor

High School Juniors Cross Off Skills at CWI Summer CTE Bridge Program

Juniors from area high schools experienced hands-on instruction and explored career paths during the CWI Summer CTE Bridge Program.

Students learn how to repair an air conditioning unit from an instructor.

ESI turns to CWI To Level-Up Refrigeration Workers in Strategic Partnership

National construction company ESI has turned to CWI for critical employee training as they look to build a new in-house division for refrigeration installation.