CWI News & Blogs
Search by Program, Career, or Skills
Filter News by
News Category
News Tags
Author(s)
Related Group(s)
Search Results
![Idaho LAUNCH at College of Western Idaho](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/idaho_launch_-_untitled_page_1.jpeg?itok=htRTzchX×tamp=1692310428)
Take advantage of this incredible opportunity from the State of Idaho and attend College of Western Idaho! Through Idaho LAUNCH Idaho high school seniors can receive up to $8,000 for tuition and fees.
![President Gordon Jones at 2022 Fall Address](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_7960.jpg?itok=4d3GOJbt×tamp=1691531780)
College of Western Idaho employees are invited to kick off the 2023-2024 academic year during the annual College Address, Wednesday, Aug. 16.
![Students on campus](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/_lmb7654.jpg?itok=zab0QzHH×tamp=1691425702)
Start your fall semester off right with College of Western Idaho! Checkout our helpful reminders and checklist to ensure a successful start.
![Student in common area on a laptop](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20230602_stu_campuslife_875edit.jpg?itok=9h5La0Xp×tamp=1691104916)
As part of our commitment to advance student success, College of Western Idaho (CWI) has been diligently working to implement major improvements to key digital tools that support our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. You will soon begin to notice significant changes to the CWI website, myCWI for students, and Blackboard.
![Christi Gilchrist](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/christinegilchrist2_1.jpg?itok=NFJ4mIqd×tamp=1691083934)
Congratulations to Assistant Vice President of Economic Development, Christi Rood Gilchrist, who was named one of Idaho Business Review’s Power List: Most Influential Business Leaders in Idaho 2023.
![2023 INBRE Scholars](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_7383.jpg?itok=MJTLahrJ×tamp=1690923511)
College of Western Idaho's eight INBRE Scholars are making waves with their research project on test anxiety.
![Student talking to librarian](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_6408.jpg?itok=Tgq-aMbE×tamp=1690823670)
Student Affairs is hosting a two-day event that invites new students to explore campus and meet with advisors.
![CWI is pleased to announce Gary Smith is the new trustee for Zone 4.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/gary.smith_.jpg?itok=kqQ_FaTl×tamp=1690400289)
CWI is pleased to announce Gary Smith is the new trustee for Zone 4. The Board of Trustees unanimously selected Smith during their monthly meeting on July 13.
![Josh Kifer recieving a plaque](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/joshkiefer_adminofyear.jpg?itok=IVFUwYdM×tamp=1690304801)
Congratulations to Security Administrator, Josh Kifer, who was named Western Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators Administrator of the Year!
![Medical assistant students working together in lab](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_0239_1.jpg?itok=9dK9NEKv×tamp=1690304394)
Enter the exciting, life-changing world of Medical Assisting through the College’s Credit program.
![One Stop Student Services](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20190531_iac_campus_life_206_0.jpg?itok=6e7Ww3ho×tamp=1690233448)
One Stop at Nampa Campus Micron Education Center will be closed early on Tuesday, July 25, and Wednesday, July 26.
![Malinda DeLeon](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_6760-2.jpg?itok=ROBoG4X9×tamp=1689715866)
Congratulations to College of Western Idaho Student Success Coach, Malinda DeLeon, who was named Staff of the Month for July 2023.
![College of Western Idaho logo](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square/public/blog_tax/image/news_category_default_sq_1.jpg?itok=ETpxOVaZ)
CWI is actively monitoring the recent worldwide data breach involving the MOVEit Transfer tool. The College will promptly share any pertinent updates received from the companies.
![Nampa Campus Micron Education Center](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20220521_loc_nadmnaspnmec_58_0.jpg?itok=T6BNQ8vc×tamp=1689345629)
Nampa Campus Micron Education Center will be partially closed on Tuesday, Aug. 15.
![Stampede Western Fest | CWI College of Western Idaho | Snake River Stampede](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/stampede_western_fest.jpeg?itok=vNfnROON×tamp=1689279523)
College of Western Idaho is partnering with the Snake River Stampede to bring together the community through fun and education!
![CWI graduates, Hobson (left) and Reddish (right), at 2023 Law Enforcement Ceremony Rigdon Reddish laughing with fellow graduate at Law Enforcement Ceremony](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/hobson_reddish_interaction.jpg?itok=_WLu0Hd6×tamp=1689261600)
Law Enforcement graduate, Rigdon Reddish, has been hired at his dream job before he has even turned 21 years old.
![Greg Wilson standing in front of trees](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/gregwilson.jpeg?itok=8XmhF2-J×tamp=1689260353)
Congratulations to Assistant Professor of Integrated Studies and General Education Coordinator, Greg Wilson, who was named a fellow in Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education’s Academy for Leaders in Humanities.
![Oster Hernandez](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_7295-2.jpg?itok=4d1eYsd_×tamp=1689200256)
Congratulations to College of Western Idaho Senior Transition Coordinator for Dual Credit Program, Oster Hernandez, who was named Staff of the Month for June 2023.