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![Students and faculty looking for items in river](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/pathwayspicture.jpg?itok=hrfPu3RN×tamp=1676654417)
The Pathways Program will provide appointed CWI students the opportunity to work with local and regional biologists on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s environmental review process.
![A student of CWIs Dental Assisting program smiles at the camera.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/dsc04230.jpg?itok=f6BKxgQY×tamp=1708728282)
March 3 – 9 is Dental Assistants Recognition Week and CWI’s Dental Assisting program will be on-site at NMEC to help the community brush up on all things teeth.
![A portrait of Shayne Cluck, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program Coordinator 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/shayne_cluck_profile_pic.jpg?itok=B-URTBR9×tamp=1708708443)
Expert instructors from CWI play an important role in establishing skill standards for state licensing agencies.
![The College president speaks from a podium in front of a newly delivered Tesla electric vehicle.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/022024_tesla_event_images-07.jpg?itok=eQmDn_0s×tamp=1708619542)
Three new Teslas have been acquired by CWI and will be used by students in the Automotive Technology and Collision Repair programs.
![College of Western Idaho Giving Day logo](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/cwi_giving_day_social_-_blank.jpg?itok=-Pg3M5Er×tamp=1708124006)
Join CWI's second-annual Giving Day, March 13 and 14 to support students, programs, and opportunities at the College.
![An image of a gallery wall featuring artwork by students from the College of Western Idaho.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/picture1s_1.jpg?itok=fHsMmHRU×tamp=1708123659)
The College's Visual and Performing Arts department is excited to host the eighth-annual Juried Art Exhibition, with submissions being accepted through March 22.
![student working on a computer](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20180613_stu_apinmsc_18.jpg?itok=UiSHIE3t×tamp=1708118774)
College of Western Idaho achieves approval as a General Education Mobile institution.
![Scholarship awarded on the ice during CWI Night at the Idaho Steelheads game.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/steelheads_5.jpg?itok=X6qempHT×tamp=1708101823)
Enjoy a night of hockey, and support students at the next CWI Night! Get your $20 ticket today.
![Matt Borud (VP of Marketing, Bank of Idaho), left, Mark Arstein (VP of Advancement, CWI), Jeff Newgard (Chairman, President, and CEO, Bank of Idaho), Ashley Van Cleave (Marketing and Event Administrator, Bank of Idaho), Mike Jensen (Executive Director, CWI Foundation) Check presentation with CWI Foundation](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_8387.jpg?itok=gL0aBidk×tamp=1707158995)
College of Western Idaho received a significant boost to its scholarship endowment fund thanks to the generosity of the Bank of Idaho.
![Photos from 2023 Food for Thought Events](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/foodforthought.png?itok=o9p8ryvZ×tamp=1706805122)
Join us Feb. 21 and 22 to connect with tutors and campus staff and learn about resources available to help you succeed in your classes.
![INL Visiting CWI](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/inl_socialv3.png?itok=J6fYbczK×tamp=1706551761)
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Director will tour CWI and speaks with students on Feb. 1.
![Student Leadership Award Nominations Open](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/2023-24_student_leadership_award_nominations_-_untitled_page.jpeg?itok=Tc1Wk4Sd×tamp=1705960658)
You have until Tuesday, March 14, to nominate a student to be recognized at this year's 2024 Student Leadership Banquet in April.
![Collage of photos from SP23 Student Resource Fair and Club Fest](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/sp24_club_fest_-_advertising_-_untitled_page.jpeg?itok=vY7_lqjw×tamp=1705949100)
Come one, come all! The 2024 Spring Student Resource Fair and Club Fest gives the CWI community an opportunity to learn about all the exciting and beneficial opportunities and resources on campus.
![Midsummer Night's Dream graphic](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/midsummer_night_tours_2024pc_1920x1080.jpg?itok=iGEUL9Ab×tamp=1705615715)
The College's Visiting Artist Series is welcoming the Idaho Shakespeare Festival’s Shakespearience program for a performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream and an acting workshop Tuesday, Feb. 13.
![Caleb Updike holding a scholarship check.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_8219.jpg?itok=bbkiEbXe×tamp=1705601405)
Enjoy a night of hockey, and support students at the next CWI Night! Get your $20 ticket today.
![scholarships are open](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/sp24_scholarshipopen_social_v2.jpg?itok=bP7UGmKj×tamp=1705591324)
The scholarship application period for the 2024-2025 academic year is now open. Nearly 900 scholarships were awarded to students in both academic and career-technical programs at the College this current academic year.
![Spring 2024 Checklist for Success Two people standing together looking at a document and smiling at the camera](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20231218_mkt_onestopshoot_36.jpg?itok=mvrtH4sR×tamp=1703873747)
College of Western Idaho is excited to welcome students back for the Spring 2024 semester! Week of welcome is underway and below are a few important reminders as well as a checklist for a successful start to the semester.
![Two people at a laptop Two people at a laptop](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20231218_mkt_onestopshoot_145.jpg?itok=x4q2snU6×tamp=1704487292)
Student Advising & Success will be hosting two-days of drop-in advising sessions that are designed to help you register for classes or ask a quick question.