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Recruits during Basic Fire School in front of the Nampa Campus Academic Building

Recruits Learn to Battle Flames

Recruits learn valuable skills during Basic Fire School, hosted annually at the College.

Michelle B.

"Because of CWI, I have new opportunities and my family has a better future!"

Audrey C.

"Because of CWI, I was able to start my career."

Ajdin M.

"Because of CWI, I already have a job even before graduating.”

Kerry M.

"Because of CWI, I learned important life lessons."

CWI Student with Because of CWI sign "I am confident in the career path I am pursing".

Janelle R.

"Because of CWI, I am confident in the career path I am pursuing."

Crystal B.

"Because of CWI, I am able to work in a field that I love!”

Erin T.

"Because of CWI, I am successful in achieving my dreams."

Ky T.

"Because of CWI, I gained professional skills I will use the rest of my life.”

Aleksey R.

"Because of CWI, I know what I want in life – a job where I can help others!”

Sheri H.

"Because of CWI, I set my family on the path to success!"

Dusty Perkins, Kassandra Townsend, Talia Jolley, and Steve Alsup, an internship mentor Birds of Prey Partnership.

Science Student Thrives at CWI

Kassandra Townsend, a current College of Western Idaho student, has had some amazing opportunities materialize as she prepares to graduate.

Jaymie Lint in Nampa has been selected to travel to NASA’s Ames Research Center

CWI Student Selected to Visit NASA

Jaymie Lint of the College of Western Idaho in Nampa has been selected to travel to NASA’s Ames Research Center this winter to participate in the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) onsite experience.

Lint has been selected as one of 171 community college students from...

Fusing Passion with Education

College of Western Idaho alumna, Lynne Wieland, fuses her passion for skiing with an education.

2018 Connections Logo Contest Winner

College of Western Idaho (CWI) student, Emma Obendorf, is the winner of the 2018 Connections Project logo contest. Obendorf, a student in the Studio Art Program, has a passion for graphic design and was excited to design a logo.

The logo will be distributed in marketing materials such as...

Veteran Finds Warm Welcome at CWI

After spending years in the armed forces, many veterans attend college seeking degrees to help them discover the next chapter in their lives. A number of these veterans choose the College of Western Idaho (CWI) to begin their educational journey.

Dusty Johns, a 41-year-old Machine Tool...

Cat Frazier was one of the first recipients of the Emerging Scholars award.

Emerging Scholars Spotlight: Cat Frazier

Emerging Scholar Award helps encourage students and acknowledges their potential.

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Ashley Smith Government & Community Relations Director Phone: 208.562.3106 Email: ashleysmith5@cwi.edu