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![Graduate holding newly decorated cap](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/2p5a0178.jpg?itok=lJc4rRNw×tamp=1683306914)
With hundreds in attendance and a good time had by all, 2023 Grad Fest was a success!
![Emily Thomas](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_1884.jpg?itok=JZfR_7fP×tamp=1683227594)
Congratulations to College of Western Idaho Dual Credit Academic Advisor, Emily Thomas, who was selected as Staff of the Month for February 2023!
![Artwork of Erin Cunningham](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/image-asset.jpeg?itok=WbsGCzVF×tamp=1683227139)
Studio Art students are getting real-world insight into what life may be like as a professional artist and the steps to get there!
![Kilawusi Gato](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_6013-2.jpg?itok=d2hMVdW0×tamp=1683136865)
Business student, Kilawusi Gato, is using the resources around College of Western Idaho to thrive and succeed in his classes.
![Sara Alton](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_1124.jpg?itok=5RCz5SsB×tamp=1683059389)
Registered Nursing student, Sara Alton, is ready to graduate and help those around her community.
![Joe Welker](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/joe2_0.jpg?itok=0r3rglMT×tamp=1683058799)
Congratulations to College of Western Idaho Associate Professor of Accounting, Joe Welker, who received a regional 2023 Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs Teaching Excellence Award.
![Courtesy: Nampa Parks and Recreation Students and faculty recieving award](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_0253.jpg?itok=0suiOiGI×tamp=1682699130)
College of Western Idaho has officially been designated as Idaho’s newest Tree Campus Higher Education recipient.
![Joe Bradshaw](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_1864_0.jpg?itok=orWi0EDw×tamp=1682692218)
Congratulations to Integrated Education and Training and English as a Second Language Teacher, Joe Bradshaw, who has received a Fulbright Award!
![Idaho Gives | CWI Foundation](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/idaho_gives_-_untitled_page.jpeg?itok=ofFHQi3N×tamp=1682625610)
College of Western Idaho Foundation will join Idaho Gives, May 1 – 4, to help fund students and programs around the College.
![Student giving a live mini-talk at Connections Project](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_1279.jpg?itok=7tcH_82_×tamp=1682621024)
Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Connections Excellence Awards!
![Khanh Dang](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_1844.jpg?itok=qLbsbxRH×tamp=1682620281)
Congratulations to Khanh Dang who won the 2023 Connections Project’s Juried Art Exhibition!
![Headshot of Stephen Michas](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/eo_jannus_photo.jpeg?itok=oIymKIvb×tamp=1682546024)
Congratulations to College of Western Idaho Adjunct Professor of Biology, Stephen Michas, who was named Faculty of Distinction for March 2023!
![Michelle Wooton tending to a garden](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_4468.png?itok=jHMEa8xn×tamp=1687358324)
Occupational Therapy Assistant student, Michelle Wooton, is learning the tools and skills to impact lives around her — even in the most unlikely of places.
![Wildland firefighting students working together](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/fire.7.jpg?itok=aKWh2Tco×tamp=1682447418)
College of Western Idaho's annual Wildland Fire Academy is returning to give students and the next generation of firefighters a great training experience!
![Jeff Jenks](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_8679.jpg?itok=zSUIsp0l×tamp=1682018225)
Honors Program student, Jeff Jenks, has been able to connect to like-minded individuals who share his love of learning.
![Morriah Marks](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_1230.jpg?itok=bCucTkH9×tamp=1682011514)
Congratulations to Marketing Coordinator, Morriah Marks, who was named Staff of the Month for January 2023!
![CWI Giving Day with partcipants holding the programs they supported](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/cwi_giving_day_-_recap_-_untitled_page_1.jpeg?itok=_7-ocOaY×tamp=1682008884)
The first-ever CWI Giving Day raised $43,852to support students and future opportunities.