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![Psi Beta Honor Students Jensen Crary and Andrew Sargent](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/psi_beta_honors_2023.jpeg?itok=-tw-owN6×tamp=1692976263)
Congratulations to College of Western Idaho’s Psi Beta Honor Society Chapter which has earned national recognition for the 2022-2023 academic year.
![Ray Walsh with his prototype](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_8677.jpg?itok=kZqQeotU×tamp=1692911083)
Adjunct Faculty, Dr. Ray Walsh’s, Magnetic Coulomb Barrier was awarded first place at the American Academy of Physics Teacher’s Apparatus Competition.
![Michael Keller stands for a photo](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_0238.png?itok=57No3w9y×tamp=1692890346)
Please join CWI in welcoming Mike Keller as the new Assistant Chief Development Officer of Strategic Initiatives for the College’s Advancement and Foundation department.
![Students sit at a club booth](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_7372.jpg?itok=yvMcBtPY×tamp=1692643878)
Looking to start a student club on campus? Get started today!
![President Gordon Jones](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_9125.jpg?itok=MKxZaK4V×tamp=1692388740)
During President Gordon Jones’ State of the College, he emphasized the importance of maintaining exceptional performance each day and encouraged every employee to envision a future-ready institution that stays ahead of the curve.
![Maria Zavala](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_1061.jpg?itok=g7oFZ2ZS×tamp=1692375734)
Congratulations to Enrollment Counselor, Maria Zavala, who has been named College of Western Idaho’s 2023 Staff of the Year!
![Andrea Schumaker, Joy Palmer, Gordon Jones](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_9802.jpg?itok=QqHYyQ5u×tamp=1692371297)
Congratulations to English Department Chair and Professor, Joy Palmer, who has been named College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) 2023 Faculty of the Year!
![Cascade School District's microscopes and textbooks](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/cascade_microscopes_and_textbooks.jpeg?itok=SMG-dlDl×tamp=1692369911)
Science students in the Cascade School District are benefitting from College of Western Idaho's Dual Credit program with access to new equipment, textbooks, and more!
![Idaho LAUNCH at College of Western Idaho](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/idaho_launch_-_untitled_page_1.jpeg?itok=htRTzchX×tamp=1692310428)
Take advantage of this incredible opportunity from the State of Idaho and attend College of Western Idaho! Through Idaho LAUNCH Idaho high school seniors can receive up to $8,000 for tuition and fees.
![President Gordon Jones at 2022 Fall Address](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_7960.jpg?itok=4d3GOJbt×tamp=1691531780)
College of Western Idaho employees are invited to kick off the 2023-2024 academic year during the annual College Address, Wednesday, Aug. 16.
![Students on campus](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/_lmb7654.jpg?itok=zab0QzHH×tamp=1691425702)
Start your fall semester off right with College of Western Idaho! Checkout our helpful reminders and checklist to ensure a successful start.
![Student in common area on a laptop](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20230602_stu_campuslife_875edit.jpg?itok=9h5La0Xp×tamp=1691104916)
As part of our commitment to advance student success, College of Western Idaho (CWI) has been diligently working to implement major improvements to key digital tools that support our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. You will soon begin to notice significant changes to the CWI website, myCWI for students, and Blackboard.
![Christi Gilchrist](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/christinegilchrist2_1.jpg?itok=NFJ4mIqd×tamp=1691083934)
Congratulations to Assistant Vice President of Economic Development, Christi Rood Gilchrist, who was named one of Idaho Business Review’s Power List: Most Influential Business Leaders in Idaho 2023.
![2023 INBRE Scholars](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_7383.jpg?itok=MJTLahrJ×tamp=1690923511)
College of Western Idaho's eight INBRE Scholars are making waves with their research project on test anxiety.
![Student talking to librarian](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_6408.jpg?itok=Tgq-aMbE×tamp=1690823670)
Student Affairs is hosting a two-day event that invites new students to explore campus and meet with advisors.
![CWI is pleased to announce Gary Smith is the new trustee for Zone 4.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/gary.smith_.jpg?itok=kqQ_FaTl×tamp=1690400289)
CWI is pleased to announce Gary Smith is the new trustee for Zone 4. The Board of Trustees unanimously selected Smith during their monthly meeting on July 13.
![Josh Kifer recieving a plaque](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/joshkiefer_adminofyear.jpg?itok=IVFUwYdM×tamp=1690304801)
Congratulations to Security Administrator, Josh Kifer, who was named Western Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators Administrator of the Year!
![Medical assistant students working together in lab](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_0239_1.jpg?itok=9dK9NEKv×tamp=1690304394)
Enter the exciting, life-changing world of Medical Assisting through the College’s Credit program.