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![High school students learn about welding from a college instructor](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/cte_bridge_2024-37.jpg?itok=aZtCPuLP×tamp=1722025047)
Juniors from area high schools experienced hands-on instruction and explored career paths during the CWI Summer CTE Bridge Program.
![A college student sits in a library in front of a laptop while holding a notebook.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/adobestock_406955246.jpg?itok=HZMyp7ub×tamp=1721943596)
CWI’s new Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing program will equip students with the skills needed in today’s digitally advanced workspace.
![Two people high-fiving after submitting a FAFSA application Two people high-fiving after submitting a FAFSA application](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20231218_mkt_onestopshoot_68.jpg?itok=iCGkscMG×tamp=1721424269)
College of Western Idaho invites you to our Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) & Scholarship Night in Nampa on Thursday, July 25.
![Group of students Group of students](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20230602_stu_campuslife_020.jpg?itok=5Ms1AQGD×tamp=1721422756)
The Fall 2024 semester at College of Western Idaho is just around the corner, and we’re excited to welcome back our students!
![Class of yoga students seated with their eyes closed Class of yoga students seated with their eyes closed](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/yoga.jpg?itok=Vme9Xpjd×tamp=1721415885)
Mindfulness Mondays with 2C Yoga are open to all College of Western Idaho students on most Mondays at noon at the Nampa Campus Academic Building (NCAB).
![Student being helped at One Stop Student being helped at One Stop](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20231218_mkt_onestopshoot_36_0.jpg?itok=PRMJjdw8×tamp=1721340488)
College of Western Idaho (CWI) is hosting Admission Express Tuesday, Aug. 6.
![Kaitlyn Ricks](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/kaitlyn_ricks_fod_1x1-01.jpg?itok=g3sDZAxf×tamp=1721082113)
Kaitlyn Ricks, an adjunct professor in the English Department, has been honored as Faculty of Distinction for February 2024 at College of Western Idaho (CWI).
![CWI’s Honors Program Enables Students to Level Up Their Future Three students sitting at computers in a classroom](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20210805_stu_campuslife_321.jpg?itok=w3zCZHaI×tamp=1721081679)
CWI's Honors program provides a unique avenue for maximizing educational experiences, becoming classroom and community leaders, and preparing students for future careers.
![A headshot of CWI English professor Liza Long.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/liza_long_0.jpg?itok=EyhP-La3×tamp=1720805907)
CWI English Professor Liza Long awarded fellowship to improve understanding of generative AI in higher education
![Students learn how to repair an air conditioning unit from an instructor.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/esi_commercial_refrig_bootcamp_2s.jpg?itok=I-HjML2A×tamp=1719441570)
National construction company ESI has turned to CWI for critical employee training as they look to build a new in-house division for refrigeration installation.
![A student stands by an old wagon in a field of sunflowers.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/alex_duran.jpg?itok=o-5NWAxS×tamp=1719425397)
By studying accounting through CWI’s Business program, Beta Sigma Pi member, Alex Duran, hopes to one day establish an accounting firm and dance studio.
![A student receives tutoring at a desk.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20140414_stu_tutoring_75s.jpg?itok=JA4H7D0d×tamp=1717606309)
The CWI Tutoring and Writing center team has achieved certification as Level 2 tutor training program.
![An open computer case is being held and used to teach a student about the parts.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/cwi_cyber_image_0.jpg?itok=6JezUO6x×tamp=1717178014)
CWI has fun and exciting summer camps for middle and high school students!
![A woman wearing a College of Western Idaho baseball jersey smiles as she poses next to the Idaho Hawks mascot.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/359770143_739747631442984_5698642301778430623_n.jpg?itok=z_DLnQnP×tamp=1717171392)
Batter up! CWI Night at Boise Hawks returns Tuesday, June 18.
![SUNY Oswego president Peter Nwosu inspects a robotic arm in the CWI Mechatronics Lab during a tour with Micron representatives.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/052224_suny_oswego_web-01.jpg?itok=5_ydNz7k×tamp=1716486787)
Leadership from SUNY Oswego visited CWI to tour the Mechatronics lab and learn about the Micron Registered Apprenticeship Program.
![A student graduate in cap and gown accepts her degree with a handshake.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/cwi_commencement_2024_social_022.jpg?itok=ZCHndTr3×tamp=1715983059)
More than 1700 CWI graduates were honored Friday, May 10, at ExtraMile Arena in Boise.
![Student from CWI smile and hold award plaques behind large letters that say "BPA, National Leadership Conference."](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/bpanationalconferenceawardspic2024s.jpg?itok=PAOIQ6fo×tamp=1715981814)
Eight students from CWI achieve top-ten finishes in multiple competitions at the BPA National Conference.
![Elementary school students stand at a table and listen to a presentation from College of Western Idaho about STEM subjects.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/duck_valley.jpg?itok=s13q-wI_×tamp=1715981174)
CWI attended the Duck Valley STEM Fair to promote OnRamp and the Automotive Technology and Honors programs to K-12 students.