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CWI Speech & Debate earns 10 awards and 2nd place in Division III at the 95th Mahaffey Memorial Tournament.
Read more about CWI Speech & Debate Shines at Mahaffey Memorial TournamentAfter a major injury sidelined his training, Fire Service Technology student Kaden Bryant fought back stronger. Now he is steps away from achieving his dream of becoming a firefighter.
Read more about Bryant Turns Setback into Firefighting DreamAt the Idaho Mining Conference, CWI highlighted student experiences, partnerships, and workforce-ready skills shaping the future of mining and geoscience in Idaho.
Read more about CWI Helping Shape the Next Generation of Mining ProfessionalsGeneral Studies student, Jen Campbell, is proving it’s never too late to chase your dreams, balancing family, work, and school with support from CWI scholarships.
Read more about Mother of Four Fulfills Lifelong Dream at CWIFive CWI Surgical First Assistant students were selected to attend Mayo Clinic’s Pathway to Excellence event on Nov. 3, gaining hands-on experience and meeting top surgeons.
Read more about Five CWI Surgical First Assistant Students Selected for Mayo Clinic ProgramKemper Hessing is pursuing his passion for firefighting through the Fire Service Technology program, where hands-on training, mentorship, and scholarships like the Metallica Scholars Initiative are...
Read more about Metallica Scholars Initiative Fueling Hessing’s Firefighting JourneyCWI's Speech and Debate team kicked off the 2025-2026 season with a strong performance at the Fran Tanner Open.
Read more about Speech and Debate Kicks Off 2025 Season at Fran Tanner OpenĢƵ student Angie Prado makes history as the College’s first OTA recipient of the national AOTA scholarship, honoring her resilience, dedication, and inspiring journey.
Read more about Prado Makes History as CWI’s First National Occupational Therapy Assistant Scholarship RecipientMetallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation spotlighted Fire Service Technology graduate and #MetallicaScholar, Carson Baker, as part of #MetallicaMonday, celebrating his journey to becoming a...
Read more about #MetallicaMonday Rocks CWI SpotlightWith support from ĢƵ’s Entrepreneur Lab, Daniella Jenson is working to help students and families see how gap years can foster growth, success, and self-discovery.
Read more about Entrepreneur Lab Highlight: Daniella JensonĢƵ (CWI) alumnus, Jose Magdaleno Nava, has built a life defined by perseverance, hard work, and the courage to pursue new opportunities. Nava went from living paycheck to...
Read more about CWI Alumnus Gives Back as Business Owner & Foundation Board LeaderJessica Gillmore turned a childhood passion for firefighting into a career path through ĢƵ’s Fire Service Technology program, where she’s now preparing for a future...
Read more about Fueling Her Fire: Jessica Gillmore’s Journey Toward Fire InvestigationStudent Nurses Association is helping support local families this holiday season through a campus-wide food drive benefiting the Boise Rescue Mission. Students, faculty, staff, and...
Read more about Student Nurses Association Collecting Food for Boise Rescue MissionGet ready for finals! CWI’s Crunch Week provides study help, snacks, and wellness breaks for students.
Read more about Fall 2025 Crunch WeekCWI students can enjoy a free Movie Night featuring Zootopia 2 on Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. Tickets open Nov. 20; eligible students may claim one guest ticket. Free snacks for early attendees.
Read more about CWI 2025 Fall Movie Night!Spread holiday cheer with CWI’s annual Giving Tree! Donate new, unwrapped toys for children in foster care through Dec. 11.
Read more about Take Part in the Annual Giving TreeCWI’s Beta Sigma Pi, with students and staff, packed 130+ food and hygiene bags to support campus pantries and help students in need.
Read more about Beta Sigma Pi Donates Food and Hygiene Bags to Campus PantriesCelebrate and honor those who serve! Join CWI for Veterans Day events including breakfast, career and resource fair, and volunteer opportunities at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery.
Read more about A Salute to Service – 2025 Veterans Day Activities at CWIOctober was full of energy at the CWI Entrepreneur Lab, from workshops and cohorts to record-breaking events. November will bring more speakers, pitch competitions, and opportunities.
Read more about CWI Entrepreneur Lab Wraps October with SuccessBeta Sigma Pi Honor Society invites the community to take part in two upcoming events focused on learning, service, and connection.
Read more about Beta Sigma Pi Invites Campus to Connect and Give BackThe Registration Party is designed to help current and future students prepare for the upcoming semester, meet with advisors, and finalize their class schedules, all while enjoying a few...
Read more about Spring 2026 Registration PartyExplore CWI’s healthcare programs at Healthcare Discovery Night on Nov. 12. Meet faculty, learn about pathways, and tour the new Health and Science Building.
Read more about Discover Your Next Step at Healthcare Discovery NightCWI’s Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology program blends hands-on learning with real-world expertise, preparing students for high-tech careers in automation, robotics, and advanced...
Read more about Mechatronics Students Learn from Industry ExpertsReady to elevate your college experience? Apply now for CWI’s Spring 2026 Honors Program! Join a driven community, earn a $1,000 scholarship, and gain transfer advantages.
Read more about Apply Now for CWI’s Spring 2026 Honors ProgramCWI will conduct its annual test of the CWI Alerts emergency notification system on Tuesday, Nov. 25, at approximately 12:15 p.m.
Read more about CWI to Conduct Emergency Alert TestWork-Based Learning Center earned the 2025 Handshake Spark Award for connecting students with real-world experience and career opportunities.
Read more about Work-Based Learning Center Honored with 2025 Handshake Spark AwardGet ready for Spring 2026 at CWI! Registration is now open for all students – continuing, new or returning!
Read more about Spring into Success – Register for Spring 2026Since launching in fall 2023, CWI's Z-degree initiative has provided students with an affordable, accessible path to completing their education, saving them more than $2 million in textbook costs...
Read more about CWI Students Save Over $2 Million Through Z-DegreeOn Oct. 6, the Nampa City Council voted to convey the Ford Idaho Center to CWI. This transition will expand the College’s Nampa Campus and create new opportunities for education, applied...
Read more about Ford Idaho Center ConveyanceCWI received its first-ever National Science Foundation grant to support the new Associate of Science in Mining Technician degree, the first program of its kind in the region.
Read more about ĢƵ Awarded $862K National Science Foundation Grant for Mining Technician ProgramThe College is ready for another Steelheads hockey season full of fun and mighty CWI school spirit!
Read more about CWI Nights Return — SCORE Big with Idaho Steelheads HockeyThe College is celebrating another semester of strong enrollment growth and record graduation rates, reflecting the hard work of our students, faculty, and staff. These milestones show how CWI...
Read more about CWI’s Ninth Semester of Growth: Student Success Reaches New HeightsĢƵ is partnering with Arizona State University to provide students a seamless transfer experience through the MyPath2ASU Program.
Read more about ĢƵ and Arizona State University Partner to Offer Transfer PathwaysĢƵ (CWI) has appointed David Bishop, a seasoned healthcare executive and community leader, to its Board of Trustees representing District 4. Bishop brings over 30 years of...
Read more about Bishop Appointed to ĢƵ Board of TrusteesĢƵ and community partners broke ground on a new 101,000-square-foot academic facility in Boise’s River District on Monday, June 23. The project will expand access to high-...
Read more about CWI Breaks Ground on Bold New Development in Boise’s River DistrictAs Idaho’s tech industry expands, the demand for mechatronics technicians is rising. CWI’s latest recruitment campaign, “What is Mechatronics” aims to define mechatronics with...
Read more about CWI Launches Campaign to Train Students for High-Tech CareersCWI Law Enforcement students, staff, and families joined community volunteers for Rake Up Caldwell, helping local elderly and disabled residents prepare their yards for winter.
Read more about Law Enforcement Students Help Community During Rake Up CaldwellCWI faculty and students brought creativity and innovation to the spotlight during Illuminate 2025 at Surel’s Place in Garden City, showcasing sculpture, projection art, and photography.
Read more about CWI Students and Faculty Shine at Illuminated 2025Alexandria Horner and Tami Porter were honored as Idaho’s Adult Education Student and Teacher of the Year during Adult Education and Family Literacy Week 2025.
Read more about CWI Student and Teacher Recognized During National Adult Education and Family Literacy WeekĢƵ Fire Service Technology and Law Enforcement students joined local first responders in Nampa to honor the heroes and victims of 9/11.
Read more about Future First Responders Honor 9/11 in NampaFormer CWI Trustee Stan Bastian is remembered for his lasting impact on the College and Treasure Valley after his passing.
Read more about CWI Reflects on the Service and Impact of Trustee Stan BastianĢƵ is saddened by the passing of former Board of Trustees member M.C. Niland, who dedicated her time and talents to supporting education and strengthening the mission of...
Read more about Former ĢƵ Trustee M.C. Niland Remembered for Service and DedicationĢƵ sponsored the 2025 Canyon County Fair, awarding a $1,000 scholarship to future nursing student Kennedy Kildow. The event showcased CWI’s support for agricultural and...
Read more about CWI Highlights Career Paths and Awards Scholarship at Canyon County FairMicron Technology celebrated the graduation of its first apprenticeship cohort and welcomed new participants on Aug. 6, highlighting its partnership with ĢƵ to train skilled...
Read more about Micron & CWI Celebrate Apprenticeship Program SuccessU.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Governor Brad Little joined Perpetua Resources and ĢƵ (CWI) during a visit to the Stibnite Gold Project on August 6, announcing a...
Read more about Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer and Governor Little Highlight Mining Education in Idaho VisitĢƵ (CWI) is launching its first-ever bachelor’s degree, the Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration, designed in direct partnership with Idaho business...
Read more about New Bachelor’s Degree Designed for Idaho's Workforce NeedsĢƵ’s CTE Summer Bridge Program welcomed 22 high school juniors for a week of hands-on learning, industry exploration, and college preparation across skilled trades and...
Read more about Summer Bridge Sparks Passion for Skilled Trades and TechnologyĢƵ students brought color and creativity to campus by painting a heart sculpture now on display at Nampa Campus, part of CBH Homes’ Hearts Across the Valley public art...
Read more about CWI Students Help Bring “Hearts Across the Valley” to CampusPleasant Valley Solar 2 partners committed $187,500 to CWI for a new workforce scholarship supporting career-focused education and strengthening Idaho’s local talent pipeline.
Read more about Local First – Pleasant Valley Solar 2 Scholarship Powers Student SuccessSmall, consistent acts of generosity can add up to lasting impact. That’s the idea behind the new CWI Sustainer Giving Program, a simple, meaningful way for anyone...
Read more about Fuel Student Success: Become a CWI SustainerCWI fans packed Idaho Central Arena for CWI Night as the Steelheads won 5–2, celebrating school spirit, scholarships, and community support for student success.
Read more about CWI Kicks Off Steelheads Season with School Spirit and Scholarship WinWestmark Credit Union committed $35K to CWI to support the new Health and Science Building and invest in education and student success.
Read more about Partnering for Progress – Westmark and CWI Unite for Student SuccessCommunity spirit shined bright as supporters came together for CWI Foundation’s Opening Doors Scholarship Event, raising funds to help students achieve a brighter future.
Read more about Opening Doors Event Raises $243K for StudentsThe ĢƵ Foundation is opening its annual Opening Doors online auction Sept. 15 to support student scholarships.
Read more about Opening Doors Online Auction Open Sept. 15 – 28Individual tickets are available to purchase to attend ĢƵ Foundation's annual Opening Doors Scholarship Event on Friday, Sept. 26.
Read more about Tickets Available for Opening Doors Scholarship EventsĢƵ’s Certified Nursing Assistant program has received a grant from Capital Matrix to purchase advanced simulation equipment, expanding hands-on training opportunities and...
Read more about CNA Program Receives Grant to Boost Hands-On LearningCWI unveiled the new sign of the Simplot Agriculture Building on Friday, June 6, honoring a generous gift from the J.R. Simplot Foundation supporting the College’s new Agricultural Sciences...
Read more about CWI and Simplot Foundation Celebrate Shared Commitment to Ag EducationThe third annual ĢƵ Giving Day raised $43,093 to support students and future opportunities.
Read more about CWI Giving Day Raises Over $43,000 to Support StudentsĢƵ’s third annual Giving Day on April 10 unites the community to support scholarships and programs that empower over 30,000 students.
Read more about Giving Day is April 10 – Join Us to Power Student PotentialAli Chick is turning personal challenges into opportunity as she pursues her dream of owning a rural business through CWI’s Agriculture program, supported by scholarships and a strong campus...
Read more about Sowing Strength: Ali Chick’s Dream of Life on the LandDrafting Technology graduate, Audrey Cabrera, turned her passion for design into a successful drafting career and now inspires the next generation as a CWI instructor.
Read more about Cabrera Builds Future Through CWICody Phelps’ journey comes full circle as he returns to teach at CWI, the same place that helped launch his education and career.
Read more about From Student to Faculty, Phelps Finds His Calling at CWILanden Kelly discovered his passion for photography while studying at ĢƵ. Inspired by CWI’s faculty and now featured in international publications, Kelly’s journey...
Read more about From CWI to Papua New Guinea: Landen Kelly’s Lens on the WorldIn her own words, ĢƵ graduate Alejandra Whynman recounts how, after arriving in the U.S. alone at age 15 with only a fifth-grade education, she overcame incredible odds to...
Read more about From a Childhood Calling to a Career in NursingJessica Crowly, CWI graduate and executive at one of the largest paint companies in the world, shares her story of success.
Read more about Painted for Success: From CWI Student to Industry LeaderReagan Heffelfinger’s journey to becoming a machinist at ĢƵ was shaped by resilience, overcoming health challenges and career detours to discover her passion for machining...
Read more about Shaping Metal, Defying Odds: A CWI Graduate’s Path to SuccessĢƵ Business alumni, Annika Kempnich and Maranda Barnhart, were recently awarded top honors from Boise State University’s College of Business and Economics.
Read more about CWI Business Alums Earn Top HonorsSpeak Up Ink Up is a community event that raises money for CASA and provides a voice for children in the foster system.
Read more about CWI Alumnus Continues to Foster Change Around CommunityĢƵ Drafting Technology program graduate, Chris Sinsel, is making a name for himself in the landscaping technology world.
Read more about Accomplishing a Lifelong Dream Thanks to CWISpeak Up! Ink Up!, a charity event hosted by 2022 ĢƵ graduate, Craig Petersen, raises nearly $11,500 for Idaho foster children.
Read more about Fostering ChangeMeet Andy Sifford, a student in his third year of ĢƵ’s Plumbing Apprenticeship Program.
Read more about Life-Changing Career ChoiceCWI alumna, Jordie Ferro, receives internship in Las Vegas.
Read more about All-star Alumni—Jordie FerroCWI leaders Gordon Jones and Mark Arstein were named to Idaho Business Review’s IDAHO 500 for advancing education, workforce growth, and community opportunity.
Read more about Jones and Arstein Named to Idaho Business Review’s IDAHO 500 ListCongratulations to Assistant Professor of Physics, Stephanie Sevigny, who has been named Faculty of Distinction for September 2025.
Read more about Sevigny Named September 2025 Faculty of DistinctionCWI celebrates Philosophy Adjunct, Sean Gould, named Idaho’s 2025 GEM Innovative Educator for his creative teaching and dedication to student success.
Read more about Gould Named Idaho GEM Innovative Educator of the YearProvost Cannata shares insights in EdTech Chronicle on supporting students amid changing enrollment landscapes.
Read more about Provost Cannata Published in EdTech ChronicleĢƵ Deans Greg Wilson and Justin Vance were honored at the 2025 WICHE Annual Meeting for completing prestigious leadership academies and advancing initiatives that enhance...
Read more about CWI Deans are recognized at the WICHE Academic Partnerships 2025 Annual MeetingSuzanne Oppenheimer, Assistant Professor of Biology at CWI, has been named Faculty of Distinction for May 2025 for her passionate, student-focused teaching that empowers learners to succeed in...
Read more about Suzanne Oppenheimer is the May 2025 Faculty of DistinctionKate Orduño, Support Faculty in the Math Solutions Center at the ĢƵ, has been recognized as the Faculty of Distinction for March 2025....
Read more about Kate Orduño is the March 2025 Faculty of DistinctionĢƵ (CWI) is celebrating National Testing Professionals Week, May 5–9, by recognizing the vital role Testing Services staff play in student and community success. As an...
Read more about Celebrating National Testing Professionals Week at ĢƵFaculty at ĢƵ (CWI) hosted their annual Professional Development Day at the Nampa Civic Center.
Read more about CWI Faculty Explored AI in Higher Education at 2025 Professional Development DayLynne Tucker, an Assistant Professor of English at the ĢƵ, has been honored as the Faculty of Distinction for January 2025.
Read more about Faculty of Distinction for January 2025 is Lynne TuckerMindy Young, a Professor in the Computer Science and Information Technology Department, has been honored as Faculty of Distinction for December 2024 at ĢƵ.
Read more about Young Named Faculty of Distinction for December 2024Jody Hoff, an Economics Instructor in the Business department, has been honored as Faculty of Distinction for March 2024 at ĢƵ.
Read more about Hoff Named Faculty of Distinction for March 2024