“When I decided to become an emergency medical technician, I knew my choices were limited and I wanted to make sure I wasn’t wasting money. I ended up with more than a great education at
“My parents never had the opportunity to go to college. They raised me to cherish the importance of a good education. They have always used the little money they had to pay tuition for me
“It was a leap of faith coming (back) to school and deciding I would try this. For years I felt like I was a failure and that I would never amount to anything educationally, that I would
“I felt I could never go on to college because I would never graduate. I couldn’t do math. From the moment I started [College Prep Math at College of Western Idaho] I was totally hooked
“It was important for us to donate the da Vinci machine to the College because we work directly with CWI students. The machine will be a great learning tool, as students will be able to
“I spent 16 years working with developmentally disabled people. I truly loved my job, but decided to go back to school after I could no longer do it physically. I chose CWI with the intent
“I come from a family where they’re proud of you if you make it through high school. To go to college and earn a degree is a big deal. It took me six years, a few scholarships, and a whole
This spring, 17 students from CWI are learning first-hand what it takes to be a teacher.
CWI earned 32 top-five finishes at the 2016 Idaho Business Professionals of America Leadership Conference.
The CWI Student Nurses Association is rallying to support the local homeless population by hosting a sock donation drive throughout March.
Join the CWI Entrepreneurs Club on Saturday, March 12, for the seventh Settlers of Catan Tournament.
Anne Panning will visit the Nampa Campus Academic Building on March 28 for a reading, reception, as well as a question and answer session.
In addition to teaching classes, like he has done for five years at CWI, James Rosenberg is also taking a journey from the other side of the desk.
The sale features outdoor power equipment as well as lawn and garden equipment.
On April 7 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., the College will showcase the healthcare programs offered at CWI's Ada County Campus.
Upgrade U.0 [you-point-oh!], the college-wide marketing campaign, is set to launch into its second year! After receiving valuable feedback from target audiences; tweaks have been made, a
Mike Douglas has been selected as CWI's Faculty of Distinction for March.
CWI collaborated with Boise State University to bring together elected officials to discuss their careers as public servants.
Declare Your Major Week is intended to help students who are still uncertain about their major and/or career.
On Feb. 27, CWI helped promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education at the event in McCall.
College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics programs are excited to introduce a new video blog series, Science is a Verb. CWI faculty share some of
February Staff of the Month has been awarded to Katie Price, an outreach advisor at CWI.
CWI has hosted its Free Application Week initiative since 2012 in an effort to encourage future students to take the first step in starting college.
The CWI Electronics program helped Jason Billig transition from the United States Navy to a rewarding career building and wiring control panels.
The CWI Dual Credit office will host its second annual Meet the College Night on March 17 from 5-8 p.m.
The CWI Foundation has received a $2,000 donation from the Idaho Gardener’s Association.
The effort to help CWI prepare for its future has received a $25,000 financial boost from the JPMorgan Chase Foundation.
CWI made one final stop on their path to nationals with two victories at Northwest Nazarene University, Feb. 13-14.
A raffle is being held to help support the third annual Hispanic Healthcare Careers Conference + Technology event on April 2.
Ahmad Awabed and Ali Kathem recently participated at the Idaho Association of Bilingual Educator's Conference.
CWI is pleased to recognize Jessie Marquardt and Marianne Nelson as Faculty of Distinction for January and February.
The Consortium is a collaboration between four Idaho institutions.
CWI students are welcome to submit their fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and art to Basalt until March 11.
CWI will not hold classes and offices will be closed in observance of the holiday.
CWI's Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics programs are excited to introduce a new video blog series, Science is a Verb.
Joy Heideman is learning how capable she is, thanks in part to her success in college prep math at CWI.
Over the past two years, Independent Meat Company in Twin Falls has been donating pork hearts to CWI's Life Sciences Department.
The company is stepping forward to help give CWI students a boost when it comes to paying for college.
CWI earned a first-place finish at Pacific University while also receiving top honors for the Northwest Forensics Conference.
The CWI Board of Trustees sent a letter to legislative representatives expressing opposition to HB387 Community College District Amendment.
The program learned in January it is approved for initial accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
CWI is celebrating a newly-created partnership that will help military veterans pay for school.
Josee Ward, an academic advisor at CWI, has been named Staff of the Month for January.
CWI will host the inaugural event on Feb. 11, welcoming high-achieving Treasure Valley high school students to the CWI campus.
Attend tonight's (Feb. 12) game and the CWI Foundation will receive $5 from every ticket purchased using the CWI promo code.
Interested in saving the world? Want to help raise awareness on our campus and in our local community about sustainable living? Interested in learning more about sustainability yourself
CWI will be presenting next week at the Capitol Building for Education Week during the 2016 Legislative Session.
In the fall, Welker was elected to serve on a committee for the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
The opportunities are sponsored by Idaho INBRE, which promotes undergraduate biomedical research.
This spring, six seniors and one junior at Vision Charter School in Caldwell will receive nine associates degrees from CWI.
