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![CWI at BPA Idaho State Leadership Conference](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/bpa_state_leadership_conference_-_untitled_page.jpeg?itok=Sv5yAx5c×tamp=1678472913)
College of Western Idaho students earned top prizes at the 58th Annual Idaho Business Professionals of America Leadership (BPA) Conference.
![Leslee Tate and Kim Shores Leslee Tate and Kim Shores standing in front of a tree](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_7221-3.jpg?itok=rGFrlCuG×tamp=1678303298)
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program students and sisters, Kim Shores and Leslee Tate, are gaining the skills and training to graduate CWI’s healthcare program and make a difference in people’s lives — just as others have done for them.
![Image shows a student using a planner to get organized and prioritize tasks between school and work.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/work-school-balance-banner.jpg?itok=BOnw8c0N×tamp=1678828298)
Balancing work and school can be challenging, but College of Western Idaho is here to help. Check out these seven tips for success.
![Image is a lifestyle shot showing a busy student fitting in some study time.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/time-management-college-banner.jpg?itok=yphyxTAu×tamp=1678828739)
There’s no one right way to master time management in college, but these six tips are a great place to start.
![Caleb Chereji standing in front of his whiteboard mural](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_8194.png?itok=EjiqaiXk×tamp=1677182622)
College of Western Idaho Studio Art student, Caleb Chereji, spends his hours in between classes creating art murals on whiteboards around campus to inspire and make people smile.
![2023 Connections Project logo](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/connections_project.jpeg?itok=hGzqTdNA×tamp=1677085094)
Plan to join CWI for its eighth-annual Connections Project. Take part in this year's event by submitting your work or signing up to volunteer.
![Image features a student using a tomato timer to set a block of focus time.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/pomodoro-technique-banner.jpg?itok=vAtCLbH1×tamp=1678829044)
Find out how the Pomodoro Technique can help you retrain your brain, stop procrastinating and work smarter instead of longer.
![Viviane Akingeneye sitting at computer desk in Tutoring Center](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/va_1_v2.png?itok=IS-GMGxf×tamp=1676999192)
Through resources at College of Western Idaho, Business student, Viviane Akingeneye, found confidence in herself and is on her way to success.
![The image features a young student in his home environment implementing good study habits.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/study-strategies-banner.jpg?itok=DcZVrs62×tamp=1678829393)
Learn more about three proven study strategies for college students: spaced practice, retrieval practice, and the SQ3R method.
![Eiko Pruett leaning against a wall wearing a white CWI sweater](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/eikopruett.png?itok=M5BcWLs9×tamp=1675893853)
Congratulations to College of Western Idaho student, Eiko Pruett, winner of the College’s 2023 Connections Project Logo Contest!
![CWI Speech and Debate Team posing for a picture](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_1669.jpg?itok=6suz-cT0×tamp=1675287110)
College of Western Idaho’s Speech and Debate team was recognized as the top Northwest Forensics Conference school in debate for the 2022-2023 season — marking the first time a community college has been honored with this achievement.
![Occupational Therapy Assistants at Idaho State Capitol](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/iota_hill_day_2023.jpeg?itok=QmlWjl8Q×tamp=1675201199)
Occupational Therapy Assistant students spent the day talking to Idaho lawmakers and learning about their industry’s advocation to improve access to services in the state.
![Flora Koenig in front of State of Idaho flag at Idaho State Capitol](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/flora_stateofthestate.jpeg?itok=VdI6gRgF×tamp=1673538673)
College of Western Idaho Student Body President, Flora Koenig, was recognized and credited for helping create more investments in Idaho’s higher education students.
![Student being pinned by family member](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_5882_0.jpg?itok=nNRgcrrM×tamp=1671226374)
Seven graduates from College of Western Idaho’s Practical Nursing program marked the completion of their coursework with a traditional nursing ceremony.
![Fire students reciting the pledge of allegiance](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_4762.jpg?itok=czDoiLFx×tamp=1671225668)
Seventeen Fire Service Technology students participated in a graduation ceremony at the Nampa Civic Center on Dec. 14.
![CWI Multimedia class sitting in front of game show set](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/comm-cybersecurity.jpg?itok=zhQKYVkb×tamp=1671147695)
College of Western Idaho’s Multimedia Storytelling class created social media accounts, podcasts, and even a gameshow to highlight the College’s Cybersecurity program.
![Graduates celebrating ceremonies](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/social_pics_small_-_untitled_page_12.jpeg?itok=fhZJYtUG×tamp=1670602702)
College of Western Idaho’s Fire Service Technology and Practical Nursing programs will honor their Fall 2022 graduates with ceremonies.
![Student in front of computers](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/stanley_ward.jpg?itok=6ojeq5fp×tamp=1670528057)
Cybersecurity student, Stanley Ward, was selected out of thousands of students for a national scholarship through his participation in a national cybersecurity competition.