On Oct. 1, CWI students and faculty joined a group of citizen scientists gathered at the confluence of the Snake and Boise Rivers to monitor water quality.
Seven Biology students had the opportunity to spend their summer vacations in the field researching birds, butterflies, and freshwater mollusks.
On Oct. 5, CWI served as the host site for a community policing event presented by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the U.S. Marshal’s Office.
CWI is partnering with the Consulate of Mexico to present a series of speaking events, Oct. 10-14, at the Nampa Campus Academic Building.
CWI will welcome local music educator and master percussionist, David Gluck, to campus this weekend for free workshops and a concert.
Ryan Lewis is a prime example of how a student can take their education from CWI and turn it into a successful career.
A panel of local artists, educators, and leaders will visit CWI Oct. 20 to discuss the social and economic impacts of public art.
Dr. Greg Hampikian will visit CWI on Oct. 19 to present on the use of forensic DNA to exonerate innocent people on death row.
Three students and a CWI biology instructor had the opportunity to get up-close and very personal with osprey—all in the name of science.
"What do you want to be when you grow up?" Chances are the answer to this question has changed over the years. When was the last time you asked yourself that question? And do you know the
The fair, set for Oct. 21, will focus on seasonal employment and jobs that may be ideal for students working their way through school.
Oster Hernandez, an enrollment advisor at CWI, has received the monthly award.
The lead faculty for CWI’s Connecting with Ideas classes, Kim Johanek, has been named Faculty of Distinction for October.
On Thursday, Sept. 29, ISU and CWI introduced a program designed to encourage Idaho community college students to continue their education at ISU.
The seasons have changed and it is time for the annual migration of monarch butterflies. After traveling hundreds of miles from their natal grounds, most of the monarchs living in the
Two CWI students spent their summer as part of a large-scale research effort to save Monarch butterflies from becoming endangered species.
Phil started his CWI adventure as a Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist and is currently a Budget Analyst in the Business Office. He has an Associate of Arts in Visual Communication
Dan Schults (Horticulture Technology) has been selected as the September Faculty of Distinction. Dan was nominated by a student who had, in part, the following to say about him: “Dan is
A new handout has been created to highlight key components of CWI's comprehensive strategic plan for fiscal years 2018 to 2022.
Numerous cultures will be represented at the CWI event on Oct. 8 through music, dancing, games, art, and demonstrations.
College and university representatives will be on CWI’s campus to discuss their programs, majors, and transfer requirements.
Browning will be responsible for CWI’s media, public, and government relations efforts and oversee the Marketing and Advancement department.
Idaho residents will have the opportunity to register to vote from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at four College of Western Idaho campus locations.
CWI’s Department of Social and Human Relations is screening a film on the growing epidemic of heroin and opioid abuse across the country.
College of Western Idaho (CWI) will be offering an information session for former ITT Technical students impacted by the institution’s recent closure. The session is intended to answer
On Sept. 6, CWI's Board of Trustees voted in favor of placing a $180 million general obligation bond on the November 2016 ballot.
Students from CWI's English as a Second Language program are benefiting from grant funded bilingual picture dictionaries.
Charles Dickinson recently returned from the 111th annual meeting of the American Sociological Association.
Casey Lewis took what he learned in CWI's Business classes and put it to work in the real world.
CWI will not hold classes and campus will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, in observance of the holiday.
Monica Satake recently completed her master’s degree from Idaho State University and was also published in a national industry journal.
For as long as Jayme Thomas can remember, she knew she wanted to work in medicine. Through CWI, her dream has finally come true.
CWI has launched a revamped News and Blogs web page with featured stories, better search capabilities, and more visibility to blogs.
Sam Galan and Colin Perry represented CWI at the 2016 National College Testing Association Conference in Seattle.
Please take a moment to review the new plan, which provides a vision for the College moving forward.
In May, eight people with the CWI Tutoring Services department traveled to Utah for the College Reading and Learning Association conference.
Watch a recording of CWI President Bert Glandon’s 2016 State of the College Address.
CWI recognized employees for achieving five years of service at the College, along with Faculty and Staff of the Year recipients.
Along with free food, music, and local vendors, students can learn about campus resources at the Welcome Wednesday event.
On Tuesday, CWI shared its long term development plans for a permanent Ada County Campus at 3150 W. Main St. in Boise.
Starting Aug. 8, CWI will offer tours of its Ada County Campus from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays each week.
Associate Professor of Sociology, Charles Dickinson, received the College’s monthly faculty award.
CWI President Bert Glandon will deliver the 2016 State of the College Address at the Nampa Civic Center.
Who would have thought that science really had so much to do with aging? Not me, until I read this article from sciencenews.org. They explain that while there is still a hearty debate
Allison Baker, CWI’s Interim Program Chair for Nursing, has been selected as July Faculty of Distinction.
CWI celebrated a milestone on July 26 as the first graduates from its Law Enforcement program were honored with a ceremony.
The College of Western Idaho (CWI) Street Teams headed out to the races at Meridian Speedway on Saturday, July 16. The student Veteran's Association brought great enthusiasm to the crowds
CWI's One Stop Student Services locations are adjusting their hours of operation.
Bond is CWI's Director for the Center for Teaching and Learning.
When Amy Shore graduated from high school, she chose the route many others do. She joined the U.S. Army with future plans to go to college. She ended up meeting her husband at her first