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![Students applaud as a raffle winners name is drawn from a bag during a charity golf tournament.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/fjc_golf_24_1.jpg?itok=aPClQore×tamp=1714152032)
Law Enforcement program students hosted a charity golf tournament for the Nampa Family Justice Center, raising more than $1,400.
![A group of 12 donors hand a ceremonial check for $100,000 to CWI President Gordon Jones.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/041824_teens_for_trades_scholarship_web-02.jpg?itok=W2Fp6l-g×tamp=1714145729)
CWI received a $100,000 gift from the Teens 2 Trades program to fund scholarships for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and welding students.
![A group of students smile for a photo as they are inducted into an honors society.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/induction2.jpg?itok=gsX7ngt0×tamp=1713979887)
Congratulations to the 15 new members of CWI’s Honor Society who were inducted during the spring Induction Ceremony into Phi Theta Kappa.
![A campus emergency beacon is pictured next to a building.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/picture1_0.jpg?itok=xrErfDC-×tamp=1713978391)
Fire drills have been completed at each of the College’s campus locations for the Spring 2024 semester.
![A group of students and college factory receive a ceremonial check of a $224,000 scholarship donation.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/040824_nagel_foundation-01_web.jpg?itok=rnyYF4ZB×tamp=1713799536)
After a $224,000 donation on April 8, The Nagel Foundation has now invested over $1M to support successful student outcomes at CWI.
![A graphic with words that say "Empowered in Denim, Breaking the Silence on Sexual Assault" and graphics of jeans.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/denim_day_flyer.jpg?itok=KuEU1Hk2×tamp=1713567275)
Wear jeans in Support of Denim Day and learn about its history at Empowered in Denim: Breaking the Silence on Sexual Assault on April 23 at APIN.
![A red coffee cup rests on it's side on a black table with coffee beans spilling out.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/coffee-171653_1920.jpg?itok=P1dqZWIG×tamp=1713565505)
Student Affairs is happy to announce the return of the Crunch Week Coffee Bus!
![Smiling child working with electronics](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20230628_evt_chipcampday2_68.jpg?itok=_yM0p6j4×tamp=1713381995)
It's time to register for the Micron Chip Camp at CWI's Nampa Campus Micron Education Center, June 24 – 26.
![Two students wearing CWI t-shirts smile for a photo.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/20240412144750_img_4933.jpg?itok=9AU0M-hX×tamp=1713396777)
This year's Connections Project will feature mini talks from two high school students enrolled in CWI's Dual Credit program.
![A graphic for the College of Western Idaho Connections Project is shown.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/connections_4.jpg?itok=R3XILRQa×tamp=1713377431)
See a showcase of the hard work and accomplishments of CWI students at the annual Connections Project on April 18.
![A collage of student art work is displayed.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/2024_fn_sub_gallery_cwi-capstone_cards_final-1.jpg?itok=pvdWid9F×tamp=1712941976)
Celebrate the artistic achievements CWI Studio Art graduates at the Emerging Visions exhibit at Boise State University.
![Student and Advisor in common area working over a laptop.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20231218_mkt_onestopshoot_84.jpg?itok=dSLe2S8L×tamp=1712876380)
Meet with advisors, get your questions answered, and classes finalized at the upcoming Fall 2024 registration parties.
![Graduate holding degree and pointing at camera](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20230512_evt_commencement_28.jpg?itok=3cLMfEo-×tamp=1712875368)
College of Western Idaho will celebrate its 2024 graduating class in a commencement ceremony Friday, May 10, at 7 p.m. at ExtraMile Arena in Boise.
![College students pose for a group photo wearing medals that were won during a competition.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_9781.jpg?itok=dbTAlQ_F×tamp=1712865394)
College of Western Idaho brought home 26 medals from the 2024 SkillsUSA Idaho State Leadership and Skills Conference.
![A large group of people listen to a man addressing the crowd, standing in front of a newly constructed bridge.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/040924_cwi_bridge_signing-08.jpg?itok=bhnrMtlE×tamp=1712787296)
CWI celebrated campus development with a ceremonial bridge signing, showcasing the College’s dynamic future.
![Student working in greenhouse.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20220610_programshoot_-175.jpg?itok=yUAk8FUy×tamp=1712759113)
Don't let allergies or a fear of dirt keep you from the Horticultural Plant Sale, fully stocked with student-cultivated annuals, perennials, veggies, herbs, and more!
![Group of students walking down the stairs on campus, one girl looking at the camera wearing a CWI shirt](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20230602_stu_campuslife_520.jpg?itok=xBl3CPRu×tamp=1712183746)
For those starting out or starting something big — register for classes this fall at College of Western Idaho!
![A photo of the night sky showing stars behind a silhouetted mountain top.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/dsc_0106.jpg?itok=5TM54xoW×tamp=1712348357)
Look to the stars with the CWI Astronomy Club (in person) and NASA (in spirit) during Space Week on April 10 in Melba.