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My Dream, My Degree: Cassandra Conner Conquers Doubt and Graduates

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In her own words, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø graduate Cassandra Conner shares how she overcame years of doubt to return to college and find both success, support, and self-worth at CWI.

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For Joey Zumwalt, Firefighting Runs in His Blood

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Joey Zumwalt, a graduate of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø’s Fire Service Technology program, is continuing his family’s firefighting legacy with support from the Metallica Scholars Initiative.

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Metallica Scholar Carson Baker Finds His Station

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Carson Baker, a graduate of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø’s Fire Service Technology program, is now a full-time firefighter with Donnelly Fire Department thanks to hands-on training, community partnerships, and support from the Metallica Scholars Initiative. 

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CWI Students Win Awards at National Leadership Conference

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Five students from CWI’s chapter of Business Professionals of America attended the organization's National Leadership Conference in Orlando, earning multiple Top 10 awards.

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From Dream to Graduate: Overcoming Tragedy, Ash Shipley Finds Success

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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø graduate Ash Shipley shares her story of loss and perseverance — and how, with a deep calling to support the Deaf community and the support of her instructors, she achieved her goals.

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How CWI and Metallica Helped Justin Zieska Find His Fire

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Justin Zieska, a second-year Fire Service Technology student at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø, is preparing for a career in firefighting with support from the Metallica Scholars Initiative and an internship with Nampa Fire Department. His journey reflects the power of community partnerships, hands-on training, and financial support in creating clear pathways to employment.

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More Than a Degree: Karter Stuckey’s Path to Purpose at CWI

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After facing isolation and uncertainty during the pandemic, Karter Stuckey found purpose and community through the Psychology program at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø. Now preparing to graduate, he’s using his experiences to inspire and support others on their journey.

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Celebrating Excellence: Student Leadership Award Winners Announced

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The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø community came together on May 2 to celebrate the outstanding achievements of student leaders at the annual Student Leadership Awards Banquet at JUMP in Boise.

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Jose Martinez Finds His Future in Automotive Technology

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Jose Martinez, a second-year student in Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø’s Automotive Technology program, turned his lifelong passion for cars into a promising career path.

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Rewiring Her Future: Kathleen Burns-Wick’s Mechatronics Journey

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Kathleen Burns-Wick transformed her career path by pursuing Mechatronics at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø, trading art and optics for automation and innovation. Now preparing to graduate, she’s proof that it’s never too late to learn new skills and build a future in a high-demand field.

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Hard Work Pays Off for CWI Students at SkillsUSA

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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø (CWI) students earned 14 medals at the 2025 SkillsUSA Idaho State Leadership and Skills Conference, including 12 golds, securing spots at the national competition in Atlanta this June. 

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Andy Del Toro Obeso’s Mission to Build a Better World

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Andy Del Toro Obeso, a Political Science student at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø, is a 2025 Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar, driven by his passion for creating meaningful societal change

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2025 ASCWI Election Results

Associated Students of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø Election Results

The Associated Students of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø (ASCWI) is proud to announce results of the 2025-2026 election.

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CWI Surgical Assisting Students Hone Skills During Annual Lab Immersion

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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø’s Surgical First Assisting program hosted its annual two-week surgical lab in March, giving students hands-on experience to sharpen critical skills in a simulated operating room environment.

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From Aspiration to ICU: Kimi Jenkins’ Journey to Nursing

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Kimi Jenkins, a graduate of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø’s Registered Nursing program, turned a lifelong dream into reality after years of working in insurance and raising her son. Inspired by personal experiences and driven by a desire to provide compassionate care, she now thrives in the Neuro Surgical Trauma ICU at Saint Alphonsus.

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PTK Honor Society Welcomes New Inductees

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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø’s Beta Sigma Pi Honor Society continues to grow new leaders around campus as they inducted new members.

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Business and Information Technology Skills for the Win

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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø's chapter of Business Professionals of America competed and won in March's state leadership conference.

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Smith Wins 2025 Connections Project Logo Contest

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Megan Smith is the winner of the 2025 Connections Project Logo contest. 

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