Raptor Day at CWI gave students hands-on experience building kestrel nest boxes and learning about the valley’s amazing birds of prey.
CWI’s Entrepreneur Lab helps students and community members explore, learn, and grow their ideas through workshops, cohorts, and more.
Congratulations to Associate Professor of Business, Lindsey Wallgren, who has been named Faculty of Distinction for December 2025.
Congratulations to Studio Art student, Ayla Taylor, winner of the 2026 Connections Conference Logo Contest!
CWI’s Juried Art Exhibition is open to current students through March 20. Submit any medium for a chance to win a $300 cash prize during the Connections Conference.
Discover the tiny tech that powers everything we use. Flip the switch and the room lights up! This simple moment is a reminder that everything around us runs on hidden technology. Just as
CWI Biology Natural Resources majors can apply for Pathways Internships, gaining hands on experience in wildlife conservation and research across Idaho.
CWI Speech and Debate team earns six individual awards and three team honors at the Dugaw Smelt Classic. The team also secures a season-long Silver Award in the NFC.
Ada Community Library Bookmobile will visit CWI on Feb. 24, offering library cards, book checkout, and free resources for students and the community.
Through CWI’s Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology program, Cesar Rodriguez pairs classroom precision with real-world industry experience.
Congratulations to Math Solutions Center Teaching Faculty, Chelse Bulthuis, who has been named Faculty of Distinction for November 2025.
CWI joined a Taiwan delegation to strengthen Idaho’s semiconductor workforce and spotlighted programs preparing students for high demand technical careers.
CWI Night spotlights programs, students, and community as Steelheads claim a 3-2 overtime win.
Alexus Hill turns caring for kids into a career, advocating for children and supporting families through Early Childhood Education.
Congratulations to Associate Professor of Biology, Elise Connor, who has been named Faculty of Distinction for October 2025.
CWI's 2026 Commencement Ceremony will be held at the Ford Idaho Center on Tuesday, May 19.
Through the Big Read initiative, CWI English Instructor, Dzevad Vrabac, will host a special Poetry Workshop on Feb. 12.
February is Career & Technical Education Month in Idaho! CWI celebrates hands-on learning, workforce partnerships, and student success across its 45 CTE programs.
Nominate a student, organization, or advisor for the 2026 CWI Student Leadership Awards.
Congratulations to Honors Program Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Humanities, Michal Yadlin, who has been appointed to the board of the Idaho Humanities Council as an academic
Frank Ramirez combines skill, creativity, and confidence at CWI, turning welding into a path to personal and professional growth.
CWI hosted dozens of high school and college students for a Regional SkillsUSA diesel competition, giving participants the opportunity to test technical skills, connect with industry
Join the College's Visiting Artist Series in welcoming Idaho Shakespeare Festival back to campus on Tuesday, Feb. 17, for a performance of The Tempest and an acting workshop.
Through a service-learning partnership, CWI students donated 460 hours to Family Advocates, supporting children, families, and community-based programs.
Join CWI's Visiting Artist Series in welcoming artist Jill Storey to campus on Feb. 26 – 27.
Amalie Bolinder turned a passion for plants into a path at CWI, gaining hands-on experience, leadership roles, and industry recognition.
President Gordon Jones has been named to the ASU+GSV Higher Education Insights Board.
Club Fest is the gateway to discovering active Student Clubs, learning about upcoming initiatives, and finding out how to join groups that align with your interests.
Mindfulness Mondays with 2C Yoga are open to all College of Western Idaho students on most Mondays at noon at the Nampa Campus Academic Building.
Since its official launch, OtterBound has already enrolled more than 200 students, with an additional 10 to 15 students reaching out each week to express interest in the program.
CWI has joined forces with Western Idaho Community Action Partnership to offer heating assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. This program provides vital
Meet with employers from across the Treasure Valley who are ready to put your skills to work! Whether you are seeking part-time work, a full-time position, or career advice, this event is
A CWI scholarship helped Stuart Tice find his path in agriculture and return to support hands-on learning for future students.
Each year, the Foundation awards hundreds of scholarships to support students enrolled in both academic and career technical programs.
Amy Miller returned to college after two decades, turning her passion for art into a path for teaching and helping kids.
Explore campus and community resources, enjoy fun prizes, and grab some tasty food at the 2026 Student Resource Fair!
CWI fans packed Idaho Central Arena for CWI Night as the Steelheads won 4–3, celebrating school spirit, scholarships, and community support for student success.
MEDIA ADVISORY – College of Western Idaho (CWI) will be sending six students to test their ability against the nation’s best in Professional Technical Education after earning gold at the
MEDIA ADVISORY - As part of College of Western Idaho’s strategic planning process, the College has contracted with Riley Research Associates, a northwest marketing research firm, to
MEDIA ADVISORY – Today, College of Western Idaho was presented a $2.5 million gift from the Micron Foundation that will support the funding needed to complete the renovation of a $16.9
Economic vitality occurs when business and education work together to carve our future in the global economy. Our leaders at the state and national level on both sides of the aisle agree
MEDIA ADVISORY – February 10, 2012 - Nampa, ID – Today, College of Western Idaho (CWI) received notice from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) granting the
Schools are familiar places for Asukulu Etoka. He was a teacher in his homeland, the Democratic Republic of Congo. While teaching, he went to school himself, earning certificates and an
James Donaldson was driving a Humvee in Iraq July 15, 2005, when an improvised explosive tore through his vehicle. Donaldson lost both his legs in the attack and spent the next year and a
An event at CWI Wednesday to benefit childhood cancer research was larger than expected and raised more than double the original goal. At the St. Baldrick's Foundation event, 32 people
The College of Western Idaho has taken a significant step forward in becoming a fully accredited institution, CWI officials announced Friday. The Northwest Commission on Colleges and
You've worked hard to build a business that is rich with culture, practices high ethical standards and provides a place where people of all skills can come to work and climb the "corporate
Last Saturday, the Speech and Debate Street Team ventured out to one of Boise’s most intense cycling event of the summer – The Twilight Criterium. Amidst rain and heat, the downtown
This past Friday the CWI Speech and Debate Street Team hit up the Firebird Raceway High School & Alumni session to spread the word about CWI. While the heat was intense, so was the
UPDATE - Sep 19 1:22p.m. The Nampa Campus Academic Building will remain closed through the evening to fix damages to the electrical transformer that provides power to the building. Classes
