The students from Vallivue earned 760 college credits that can be applied to CWI or any other college or university that recognizes CLEP.
College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics programs are excited to the latest installment of its video blog series, Science is a Verb. CWI faculty
Kailie Leggett has always jumped at the chance to gain life experiences. Although she is just 30 years old, she has already learned a lot about the world first-hand. She has traveled
Dr. Michael Edgehouse, an associate professor at Lewis-Clark State College, will visit CWI’s Nampa Campus Academic Building on April 8.
On April 8, CWI will welcome a group of guest speakers to campus for an event showcasing the Business of Healthcare.
A second place finish marks the sixth consecutive year CWI has been one of the top-two community colleges at the event.
A total of 24 students, employees, and community members enjoyed a fun afternoon of friendly competition.
CWI is happy to recognize Michelle Haviland, financial aid manager, as the College's Staff of the Month for March.
Students from the CWI Heavy Duty Truck Technician program experienced a valuable field trip on March 9 to the East Boise Port of Entry.
The free event will take place April 2 from 1-8 p.m. at the Micron Center for Professional Technical Education.
Registration is open for entries and vendors for the fourth annual Skills on Wheels Car Show.
For the past several months, Boise artist Alma Gomez and CWI students have been working to create a one-of-a-kind painted mural.
Several college and university representatives will be on-campus to discuss programs, majors, and transfer requirements.
“I started working in the fields when I was 15. I was tired of living paycheck-to-paycheck and wanted out of that slump. I decided to go to college 20 years after I graduated from high
“CWI is a great asset and is evidenced by its amazing growth in a short time. We are pleased to be able to partner with CWI through donations to the College for scholarships, and also
“I always wanted to be in the medical field. I went into the Army after graduating from high school specifically for the college benefits, but then life happened. When I finally decided to
“We know that helping people gain the skills they need to compete in the labor market is a powerful strategy for expanding access to opportunity and promoting economic mobility. At the
“At 16, I became a single teenage mother. I fought for years to overcome the hardships that came with my choices, and I was eager to become anything but the statistic I was destined to
“When I lost my job a few years ago, I decided to go to school and pursue Drafting Technology at CWI. Through that process, I became involved with SkillsUSA. The organization has a
“I work full time and pay for my education through my job at the Lighthouse Rescue Mission in Nampa. After several years of working in probation and parole, and helping people go through
“We chose CWI as our first scholarship recipient because we wanted to maximize our donation in order to help veterans pay for as much of their educations as possible. When we typically
“Coming right out of high school I admit I was very nervous. The College of Western Idaho made the transition smooth for me. Teaching is a career where I can continue learning new skills
“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.
