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![Students presenting a readers theater presentation in a classroom](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/comm1.jpg?itok=zJ_1xEZb×tamp=1651768721)
Multimedia Storytelling, Mass Communication, and Audio Production students host an eclectic evening centered around how communication can make the world a better place.
![CWI students, Kylee Malouf, left, Mercedes Nelson, and Timothy Buckles with world-renowned social psychologist, Roy Baumeister. CWI students, Kylee Malouf, left, Mercedes Nelson, and Timothy Buckles with world-renowned social psychologist, Roy Baumeister.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/psychology.jpg?itok=ZuJ_0HPB×tamp=1651256520)
Current and former College of Western Idaho Psychology students represented the College at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association Annual Convention April 7 – 9.
![Connections Project Awards Ceremony at Nampa Campus Academic Building](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/pwa_0.jpg?itok=W6eeDp73×tamp=1651254624)
Congratulations to winners of this annual competition recognizing excellence in writing from all disciplines and perspectives.
![Connections Excellence Award winners with Professor Heather Schoenherr](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/conncections.jpg?itok=_zrXh-Lu×tamp=1651251495)
Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Connections Excellence Awards!
![Connections Project 2022 logo](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/connections_3_0.jpg?itok=HK3HQxMN×tamp=1650654543)
Plan to join College of Western Idaho for the seventh-annual Connections Project, April 28, in celebration of the hard work and accomplishments of our students.
![Students pose for a photo at Student Leadership Banquet](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/slb_6.jpg?itok=URiIw5t0×tamp=1650653753)
Students at College of Western Idaho were recognized and celebrated for their leadership on campus and in the community at the Student Leadership Banquet Friday, April 15.
![Students in Chris Cozzolino's Criminology class vising Juvenile Corrections Center in Nampa](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/crij.jpg?itok=LdsGiiu9×tamp=1650648568)
Tour provides students the opportunity to see first-hand how juveniles are living, learning, and working toward release and reintegration into the community.
![Bradley Wiskirchen](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/bradleywiskirchen.jpg?itok=Dq4KgXNQ×tamp=1650580945)
Join founding CEO and General Manager at Kount, Bradley Wiskirchen, as he shares his expertise on eCommerce and entrepreneurship April 26.
![Images of Studio Art graduate art](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/artcapstone.jpg?itok=AqBkqJqi×tamp=1650579491)
Celebrate the artistic and academic achievements of College of Western Idaho’s 2022 Studio Art graduates at the exhibit, New Narratives, through May 8.
![ASCWI President, Flora Koenig, left, and Vice President, Mariah Roy ASCWI President, Flora Koenig, and Vice President, Mariah Roy](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/ascwi_0.jpg?itok=ip42ifIS×tamp=1650572368)
Associated Students of College of Western Idaho is excited to announce incoming student government for the 2022-2023 academic year.
![Tyler Brown, Director of Operations for Economic Development at CWI](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/tyler_brown_1.jpg?itok=R5BEtdiC×tamp=1650567453)
Congratulations to Tyler Brown, Director of Operations for Economic Development, first place winner of the Learning Resources Network’s Operations Leader Award.
![Occupational therapy assistant working with a child](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/ota2_0.jpg?itok=ZqWFYPPe×tamp=1650558760)
The Occupational Therapy Assistant program at College of Western Idaho is accepting applications through April 29.
![Law Enforcement students picking up trash along Interstate 84](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/law_enforcement_3.jpg?itok=o64d8qwX×tamp=1650489007)
Law Enforcement students from College of Western Idaho could be spotted along Interstate 84 picking up trash in early April as part of Idaho’s Adopt-a-Highway program.
![Students in caps and gowns at graduation](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/_img_20190517_evt_commencement_604.jpg?itok=YKge4otZ×tamp=1650054787)
College of Western Idaho will celebrate its 2022 graduating class in a commencement ceremony Friday, May 13, at 7 p.m. at ExtraMile Arena in Boise.
![Lower Gear Cycles Team / Photo credit: Boise State University, Sean Evans Photography Lower Gear Cycles team accepting prize money on state at Idaho Entrepreneur Challenge](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/iec_0.jpg?itok=D_gn8NIm×tamp=1650052520)
College of Western Idaho students joined students from across the state this spring to compete for more than $50,000 in prize money and services to advance their startups.
![Jana McCurdy](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/janamccurdy.jpg?itok=znC0i1eH×tamp=1650048216)
Congratulations to Assistant Professor and Department Chair of Social Sciences, Jana McCurdy, College of Western Idaho’s Faculty of Distinction for March 2022.
![LGBTQ+ Panel Discussion and Q&A](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/lbgtq.jpg?itok=7aQvSXdC×tamp=1650057416)
College of Western Idaho’s Social Work Club is excited to present a community education panel and Q&A event focused on LBGTQ+ identities and experiences April 26.
![Grad Fest 2022](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/grad-fest_2022_article.jpg?itok=mdaClGvK×tamp=1649968557)
Gather your friends, family, and classmates, and plan to join us for a good time and good eats during this year’s Grad Fest, May 4.