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Happy student from Jamaica wearing a white t-shirt sitting in front of shelf of books

Scholarship Spotlight—Ricardo B.
Happy student from Jamaica wearing a white t-shirt sitting in front of shelf of books

Ricardo B., a 2018-19 scholarship recipient, is currently pursuing a degree in Human Biology and would someday like to be a forensic scientist. 
CWI student, Westin Juarez, with Ander Sundell with new exhibit

Geology Student Designs Museum Exhibit
CWI student, Westin Juarez, with Ander Sundell with new exhibit

CWI student, Westin Juarez, teams up with CWI professor, Ander Sundell, and the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology to design a new exhibit.
Law Enforcement student, Sarahi Cardoza

Credits Inspire Transformation
Law Enforcement student, Sarahi Cardoza

Student discovers passion in law enforcement following a troubled past.
After moving from Pennsylvania to be closer to his wife’s family, Max F. found a job helping disabled adults as a home care worker. This experience inspired him to pursue a career in nursing at College of Western Idaho (CWI).

Max F.
After moving from Pennsylvania to be closer to his wife’s family, Max F. found a job helping disabled adults as a home care worker. This experience inspired him to pursue a career in nursing at College of Western Idaho (CWI).

"Because of CWI, I am now a nurse!”
2018 graduate, Michelle B.

Michelle B.
2018 graduate, Michelle B.

"Because of CWI, I have new opportunities and my family has a better future!"
2018 graduate, Audrey C.

Audrey C.
2018 graduate, Audrey C.

"Because of CWI, I was able to start my career."
After graduation, Ajdin plans to continue working for CWI full-time and spend time with his family.

Ajdin M.
After graduation, Ajdin plans to continue working for CWI full-time and spend time with his family.

"Because of CWI, I already have a job even before graduating.”
2018 graduate, Kerry M.

Kerry M.

2018 graduate, 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.
CWI Student with Because of CWI sign "I am confident in the career path I am pursing".

"Because of CWI, I am confident in the career path I am pursuing."
After spending 15 years raising children, Crystal decided to focus on her education.

Crystal B.
After spending 15 years raising children, Crystal decided to focus on her education.

"Because of CWI, I am able to work in a field that I love!”
2018 graduate, Erin T.

Erin T.
2018 graduate, Erin T.

"Because of CWI, I am successful in achieving my dreams."
2018 graduate, Ky T.

Ky T.
2018 graduate, Ky T.

"Because of CWI, I gained professional skills I will use the rest of my life.”
Read Aleksey R.'s CWI success story

Aleksey R.
Read Aleksey R.'s CWI success story

"Because of CWI, I know what I want in life – a job where I can help others!”
Read Sheri H.'s CWI success story.

Sheri H.
Read Sheri H.'s CWI success story.

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

Fusing Passion with Education
CWI alumna, Lynne Wieland

College of Western Idaho alumna, Lynne Wieland, fuses her passion for skiing with an education. 
Obendorf holding a print of the 2018 Connections Project logo she designed.

2018 Connections Logo Contest Winner
Obendorf holding a print of the 2018 Connections Project logo she designed.

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...
CWI student, Dusty Johns

Veteran Finds Warm Welcome at CWI

CWI student, Dusty Johns

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

Emerging Scholar Award helps encourage students and acknowledges their potential.

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