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![Michael Morrison, 2017 CWI Graduate Michael Morrison, 2017 CWI Graduate](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/blog_ct/image/img_0963.jpg?itok=r8SDqs4o×tamp=1571175851)
Michael will graduate from College of Western Idaho (CWI) with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Applied Accounting on May 13, 2017. Michael came to CWI in 2015 in search of “something new, something different, something challenging” after being laid off unexpectedly from a career he had spent the last 30 years in.
![Jennifer Paulus, 2017 CWI Graduate Jennifer Paulus, 2017 CWI Graduate](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/blog_ct/image/img_0149_1.jpg?itok=ycnw5aXp×tamp=1571175851)
Meet Jennifer. Jennifer will graduate from College of Western Idaho (CWI) with an Associate of Science degree in Biology with an emphasis in Healthcare on May 13, 2017. Jennifer, a wife of 19 years and mother of five, has struggled with low self-esteem and depression most of her life. Through...
![Remington Grunewald, 2017 CWI Graduate Remington Grunewald, 2017 CWI Graduate](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/blog_ct/image/img_1236_1.jpg?itok=GxsxqqYH×tamp=1571175851)
Remington Grunewald will graduate from College of Western Idaho (CWI) on May 13, 2017. Grunewald, who began his college career as a dual credit student, discovered an unexpected interest after enrolling in a required communication course leading him to one of the best decisions he has ever made.
![Katherine Fleshman, 2017 CWI Graduate Katherine Fleshman, 2017 CWI Graduate](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/blog_ct/image/img_1230_1.jpg?itok=m_Zq6kAB×tamp=1571175853)
Meet Katherine. Katherine will graduate from College of Western Idaho (CWI) with an Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts on May 13, 2017. Katherine’s biggest accomplishment at CWI was becoming a published author!
![La Vera Hutchinson, 2017 CWI Graduate La Vera Hutchinson, 2017 CWI Graduate](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/blog_ct/image/img_0441.jpg?itok=4toOzImW×tamp=1571175853)
La Vera Hutchinson will graduate from CWI with an Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts on Saturday, May 13. La Vera came to CWI in 2013 in pursuit of a 20-year old dream to become a nurse and along the way found what matters most.
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CWI returns to the Steelheads for year four with a new SCORE Big Scholarship.
![2016 Summer Research Symposium at Boise State University 2016 Summer Research Symposium at Boise State University](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/blog_ct/image/image_c_-_img_1945.1.jpg?itok=QbnYEZ6f×tamp=1571176019)
Seven Biology students had the opportunity to spend their summer vacations in the field researching birds, butterflies, and freshwater mollusks.
![Ryan Lewis, CWI Alumnus Ryan Lewis, CWI Alumnus](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/blog_ct/image/ryan.jpg?itok=UUjXocZp×tamp=1571176016)
Ryan Lewis is a prime example of how a student can take their education from CWI and turn it into a successful career.
![Osprey Research Project near Lake Cascade, Idaho Osprey Research Project near Lake Cascade, Idaho](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/blog_ct/image/img_9827.1.jpg?itok=VyvfhzqL×tamp=1571176021)
Three students and a CWI biology instructor had the opportunity to get up-close and very personal with osprey—all in the name of science.
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Idaho residents will have the opportunity to register to vote from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at four College of Western Idaho campus locations.
![CWI Alumni and Scholarship Recipient Jayme Thomas, 2016 CWI Alumni and Scholarship Recipient Jayme Thomas, 2016](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/blog_ct/image/img_9345.1.jpg?itok=9B7PYe1j×tamp=1571176060)
For as long as Jayme Thomas can remember, she knew she wanted to work in medicine. Through CWI, her dream has finally come true.
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When Amy Shore graduated from high school, she chose the route many others do. She joined the U.S. Army with future plans to go to college. She ended up meeting her husband at her first duty station in Upstate New York and motherhood soon followed. A few years in to her job as a military...
![CWI Graduate/Dual Credit Student Katie Kelly CWI Graduate/Dual Credit Student Katie Kelly](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/blog_ct/image/img_9446.1.jpg?itok=nykiI1Ge×tamp=1571176109)
Katie Kelly is leaps and bounds ahead of her peers thanks to CWI’s Dual Credit program.
![CWI Alumni and Scholarship Recipient Steve Silva, 2016 CWI Alumni and Scholarship Recipient Steve Silva, 2016](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/blog_ct/image/img_9333.1_2_1280x853.jpg?itok=QJyWTbko×tamp=1571176278)
For CWI alum Steve Silva, a chance encounter turned into a golden opportunity when he decided to get involved with SkillsUSA.
![CWI Alumnae Shawn Gayner, 2016 CWI Alumnae Shawn Gayner, 2016](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/blog_ct/image/img_9414.1.jpg?itok=3LJOsuEg×tamp=1571176282)
Shawn Gayner, who graduated from CWI in May, is one of 30 students in the nation selected to attend Dartmouth College as a Veterans Posse Scholar.
![Casey Bosse, CWI student with his cell phone](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/bosse_casey.jpg?itok=NLv9Gh8A×tamp=1571176292)
Casey Bosse created a video using his cell phone that won the top honor for community college student submissions.
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The event serves as a spotlight for CWI’s nationally recognized Speech and Debate team and also celebrates graduates of the program.
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Kailie Leggett has always jumped at the chance to gain life experiences. Although she is just 30 years old, she has already learned a lot about the world first-hand. She has traveled internationally, moved around the country, and explored different interests. Along the way Leggett’s...