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![Student in front of computers](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/stanley_ward.jpg?itok=6ojeq5fp×tamp=1670528057)
Cybersecurity student, Stanley Ward, was selected out of thousands of students for a national scholarship through his participation in a national cybersecurity competition.
![Student stressed](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/adobestock_170747070.jpeg?itok=F2Bn0wfv×tamp=1669050377)
With College of Western Idaho Fall 2022 semester nearing an end, many students may be feeling stressed and burnt out from the last few academic months. It is important to recognize the signs of burnout, and how to manage feeling overwhelmed.
![Left to right: Lane Edwards, Spencer McConnell, Baiden Jones, Stanley Ward, Sarah Ives College of Western Idaho's Cybersecurity team](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/social_pics_small_-_untitled_page_9.jpeg?itok=lq2vEiND×tamp=1668024872)
Congratulations to College of Western Idaho's Cybersecurity team who advanced to the finals and placed fourth at the Future of Work Academy cybersecurity incubator competition.
![OTA Students in Halloween costume](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_3237.jpg?itok=e0OyK6l1×tamp=1667341139)
Students with College of Western Idaho's Occupational Therapy Assistant program helped put on a Halloween themed obstacle course for Boise students last Friday.
![Collision Repair Technology student, Nolan Czapiewski Nolan Czapiewski](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_5905.jpg?itok=Vonu5Zac×tamp=1666982462)
Students, future students, and members of the public have an opportunity to learn more about Collison Repair Technology at College of Western Idaho’s Program Exploration events.
![Tiffany Smith](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/social_pics_small_-_untitled_page_3.jpeg?itok=62DWHhvx×tamp=1666299096)
After being a laid off during the COVID-19 pandemic, College of Western Idaho student, Tiffany Smith, has found her new calling in life thanks to the College’s Practical Nursing program.
![CWI Speech and Debate Team](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/image00004.jpeg?itok=iSHmNkE6×tamp=1665767638)
College of Western Idaho’s Speech and Debate team made history this past weekend beating every team, regardless of division, at the Steve Hunt Classic Tournament.
![OTA student working with resident](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_8606.jpg?itok=AH1btewr×tamp=1665519321)
College of Western Idaho’s Occupational Therapy Assistant students were able to provide information and screenings to senior citizens about fall prevention and risk reduction.
![Beta Sigma Pi ‘Dash’ for Student Scholarships](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/social_post_-_untitled_page_4.jpeg?itok=XKHz8GhL×tamp=1665517861)
College of Western Idaho’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter, Beta Sigma Pi, were able to help raise more than $1,400 for student scholarships.
![B2B student at work in the lab](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/b2b_bsu_student_0.jpg?itok=B5Ga3K4p×tamp=1665162972)
Two new College of Western Idaho students have been selected as Southwestern Idaho Bridge to Baccalaureate Program Fellows!
![Jackson Hagen](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/social_post_-_untitled_page.jpeg?itok=mwIfQKI2×tamp=1665091045)
College of Western Idaho student, Jackson Hagen, has his eyes set on becoming a Nurse Practitioner. To do so, he’s enrolled in the College’s Practical Nursing program to help him kickstart start his career,
![Alicia D.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_4640.jpg?itok=VoHHGvtn×tamp=1663965423)
According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Practical Nursing (PN) industry is expected to grow by 6% of the next 10 years. CWI’s PN program hopes to teach and prepare students to help fill those gaps.
![Pictured (left to right, top to bottom): Cristina Snyder, Kenna Cole, Gabby Peck Psi Beta honors students](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/ig_post.jpeg?itok=1LuDb9rk×tamp=1663358213)
Congratulations to four members of CWI’s Psi Beta Honor Society, who recently received the prestigious Emerging Researcher Award.
![Justin Smith and Darrin Raskopf](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/justin_smith_pics.jpg?itok=vvMdzuvW×tamp=1661984186)
College of Western Idaho Fire Academy graduate, Justin Smith, showed his appreciation to the Director of Fire Service Technology, Darrin Raskopf, with one of the biggest honors a firefighter has when they begin their career.
![Sophie Rusling, from the Isle of Man in the United Kingdom, is pursuing her passion for car restoration and customization in College of Western Idaho's Collision Repair Technology program. Sophie Rusling posing by a car in the Collision Repair Technology lab at CWI](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/1_27.jpg?itok=hZu8X5CY×tamp=1654284405)
Sophie Rusling, from the Isle of Man in the United Kingdom, is pursuing her passion for car restoration and customization in College of Western Idaho's Collision Repair Technology program.
![Professional Nursing student at pinning ceremony](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/nursepinning.jpg?itok=lQInB5NJ×tamp=1653068162)
College of Western Idaho’s Professional Nursing program recognized its 2022 graduating class during a pinning ceremony Wednesday, May 12, at the Nampa Civic Center.
![Graduate holding up diploma walking out of commencement](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/cwi_commencement_2022_quick_social_030.jpg?itok=6iaEIjmp×tamp=1653060695)
College of Western Idaho celebrated its 2022 class of graduates, May 13, in a commencement ceremony held at ExtraMile Arena in Boise.
![Student walking across the stage shaking hands with leadership](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/legraduation.jpg?itok=ZG91lL62×tamp=1652992132)
Congratulations to Class 11 of College of Western Idaho’s Law Enforcement program who were honored during a ceremony, May 11.