Press Releases
Chobani and 窪蹋勛圖厙 Announce New Scholarship Program.
2025-06-10 - TWIN FALLS, ID – Chobani and the 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) today launched the Chobani Scholars program at 窪蹋勛圖厙. This initiative is designed to unlock opportunity and develop local talent for Idaho’s most in-demand careers.
窪蹋勛圖厙 and St. Luke’s Partner to Offer Part-time Registered Nursing Program
2025-05-15 - 窪蹋勛圖厙 and St. Luke’s partner to offer part-time registered nursing program Applications for first cohort accepted through June 1
窪蹋勛圖厙 and GM Continue Longstanding Partnership with Recent Donations
2025-05-05 - TWIN FALLS, ID – General Motors (GM) recently donated five vehicles and ten brand-new engines to the 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP), including 2022 and 2023 models from GMC and Chevrolet. These donations ensure 窪蹋勛圖厙's ASEP students can learn the latest advanced systems, preparing them for successful careers at GM dealerships and AC Delco repair facilities.
窪蹋勛圖厙 English Department Announces 2025 Online Journal, SILO
2025-05-05 - SILO publishes yearly artwork and literary pieces from 窪蹋勛圖厙 students, alumni, and faculty as well as from participants of the 窪蹋勛圖厙 Undergraduate Literary Conference, Writing Matters. While this issue contains art and writing, we do hope to see other media that show 窪蹋勛圖厙 artists at work in fields such as theater, dance, music, art, and design.
窪蹋勛圖厙 Announces Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees
2025-04-09 - 窪蹋勛圖厙 is proud to announce the distinguished inductees into the 窪蹋勛圖厙 Alumni Hall of Fame Class of 2025. These honorees exemplify the excellence, leadership, and service that define the 窪蹋勛圖厙 spirit. The 窪蹋勛圖厙 Alumni Hall of Fame Celebration will take place on Friday, April 25, 2025 in the 窪蹋勛圖厙 Gymnasium, and will honor four exceptional individuals whose contributions have made a lasting impact in their fields and communities.
窪蹋勛圖厙 Alumni Association seeks nominations for 窪蹋勛圖厙 Alumni Hall of Fame
2025-04-07 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TWIN FALLS, ID – The 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the inaugural class of inductees into the newly formed 窪蹋勛圖厙 Alumni Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame is being established in conjunction with the 60th Anniversary of the founding of the college.
窪蹋勛圖厙 to Host Legislative Forum
2025-04-07 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TWIN FALLS, ID – The 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) will host a legislative forum on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 10:00 am – 11:30 am in the 窪蹋勛圖厙 Theater, located in the Fine Arts Building on the Twin Falls campus.
Historic Collection Returns to Herrett Center for Arts and Science Art Gallery
2025-04-07 - The Heyburn Collection has found itself once again on display at the Herrett Center for Arts and Science in the museum’s Jean B. King Gallery for a limited time.
New Faulkner Planetarium Show and Spring Break Schedule Announced
2025-04-07 - TWIN FALLS, ID – The last week of March sees the arrival of spring break, and with it the opening of a new giant screen film, sure to dazzle audiences, at the Faulkner Planetarium.
窪蹋勛圖厙 Joins #CCMONTH Campaign to Improve Awareness of Value, Need to Support Community Colleges
2025-04-01 - 窪蹋勛圖厙 is joining in the celebration of Community College Month, a month-long campaign coordinated by the Association of Community College Trustees.
Annual Maxine Bell Education Award Winner Announced
2025-01-09 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TWIN FALLS, ID – The 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) Board of Trustees recently named Dr. Richard Parker as the 2024 recipient of the Maxine Bell Education Advocate Award. Dr. Parker is a former full-time faculty member at 窪蹋勛圖厙. Although he retired in 2005, he has remained active in his service to the College and the educational community across the Magic Valley. Dr. Parker continues to serve as a part-time faculty member at the 窪蹋勛圖厙 Mini-Cassia Center where he teaches biology, agriculture, and general education. He is also the published author of several books and peer-reviewed articles. Through all of his accomplishments, Dr. Parker notes that he is most proud of the many students and colleagues he has mentored during his decades of service to education. Dr. Parker was recognized with the award at the December 2024 meeting of the 窪蹋勛圖厙 Board of Trustees.
AAWCC Celebrates Two 窪蹋勛圖厙 Leaders With Special Recognition
2024-10-23 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TWIN FALLS, ID – 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) Assistant Dean of Student Access and Outreach, Bobbi Stannard and Dean of Enrollment Services, Monze Stark-Magaña have been recognized by the American Association of Women in Community Colleges (AAWCC) as members of their Women Under 40, class of 2024. The honor is bestowed on community college women under the age of 40 who are making a difference for their college and the communities that they serve.
窪蹋勛圖厙 partners with Texas Woman’s University for a New Student Transfer Pathway Opportunity.
2024-10-11 - TWIN FALLS, ID – Representatives from Texas Woman’s University (TWU) and the 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) have come together to sign off on a new partnership between the two institutions. 窪蹋勛圖厙 President Dr. L Dean Fisher and TWU Vice Provost Dr. Jorge Figueroa Flores signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Monday, October 3, which will offer a seamless pathway for 窪蹋勛圖厙 students to pursue TWU’s catalog of baccalaureate programs through online class offerings.
ISU, 窪蹋勛圖厙 Reinforce Partnership for Student Success
2024-09-30 - TWIN FALLS, ID – The leaders of Idaho State University (ISU) and the 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) took action recently to further strengthen an already robust partnership between the two institutions. A new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed by 窪蹋勛圖厙 President L. Dean Fisher and ISU President Robert Wagner on Monday, September 23, will provide seamless pathways for 窪蹋勛圖厙 students to pursue advanced education in high-demand fields such as education, engineering, and health care.
New E-sports Student Club
2024-09-12 - TWIN FALLS, ID– The 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) is proud to announce the establishment of its new E-sports student club, the Golden Gaming Club. The club aims to foster a vibrant and inclusive community for students passionate about competitive gaming.
Representative Maxine Bell Education Advocate Award
2024-09-12 - TWIN FALLS, ID – The 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) is now being accepting nominations for the Representative Maxine Bell Education Advocate Award. Established in 2022, the award honors educators who have made a significant and sustained contribution to public education in Idaho, particularly within the region served by 窪蹋勛圖厙.
窪蹋勛圖厙 Radiologic Technology Program Students Establish Endowment
2024-06-27 - Twin Falls, Idaho - The 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) Foundation proudly announces the establishment of the Radiologic Technology Program Endowment Scholarship. The scholarship aims to support students, enrolled in the 窪蹋勛圖厙 Radiologic Technology Program, who are commuting to participate in their clinical education. This endowment is particularly noteworthy as it marks the first time a program endowment has been established by the students enrolled in the program.
Change of Leadership Announced for 窪蹋勛圖厙 Volleyball
2024-06-17 - Twin Falls, Idaho – The 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) announced today that it has parted ways with long-time Head Volleyball Coach Jim Cartisser and Assistant Coach Babes Kalulu.
窪蹋勛圖厙 Set to Break Ground for New LeRoy Craig Center
2024-06-17 - TWIN FALLS – The 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the LeRoy Craig Jerome Center on Tuesday, June 18th, at 11:00 am. The ceremony will be held at the corner of Third Avenue West and North Lincoln Avenue, across the street from the Jerome County Courthouse and the Jerome School District Offices. The public is invited to attend and celebrate this event.
窪蹋勛圖厙 Foundation Announces 2024-25 Mini-Grant Recipients
2024-06-11 - TWIN FALLS, ID- The 窪蹋勛圖厙 Foundation Scholarship & Grants Committee is pleased to announce the awarding of the 2024-2025 mini-grant projects. The 窪蹋勛圖厙 Foundation mini-grants are awarded to faculty and staff for new, innovative projects that are not able to be financially supported by the College. Projects should demonstrate support for the student learning process, alignment with the 窪蹋勛圖厙 strategic plan, and enrollment management plan. Projects that directly impact a high number of students or illustrate support of Hispanic Serving institution efforts receive priority.
窪蹋勛圖厙 Admissions Team Recognized by Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling
2024-06-10 - TWIN FALLS – The 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) was recently recognized for its commitment to ensuring that students get a smooth start at the college. The Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling (PNACAC) awarded 窪蹋勛圖厙 with its Program of Excellence Award during its annual conference in May. The award, which 窪蹋勛圖厙 earned in recognition of the Instant Enrollment events that it regularly hosts on campus, is given to institutions that provide exemplary service to students.
窪蹋勛圖厙 Professor Receives Pearson Excellence in Higher Education Award
2024-05-01 - TWIN FALLS, ID – 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) Professor of Music Serena Jenkins Clark has been announced as a winner of the 2023 Pearson Excellence in Higher Education Award for Community Advancement. Clark was selected from hundreds of nominations that were submitted and is the only community college faculty member to be chosen this year. According to the Pearson team, Clark’s work as an educator stood out among her peers.
窪蹋勛圖厙 Joins #CCMONTH Campaign to Improve Awareness of Value, Need to Support Community Colleges
2024-04-02 - The 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) is joining in the celebration of Community College Month (#CCMonth), a monthlong campaign coordinated by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) and the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). The goals of #CCmonth are to highlight the economic and academic advantages of attending community colleges like 窪蹋勛圖厙, while underscoring the community and economic impacts that community colleges have across the United States.
窪蹋勛圖厙 Sees Significant Enrollment Growth in Spring 2024
2024-03-21 - Twin Falls, Idaho – The 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) has reported significant enrollment growth for the Spring 2024 semester.
Optum Idaho Awards New Endowment to Support Emergency Scholarship Program at 窪蹋勛圖厙
2024-03-21 - Optum Idaho recently approved the 窪蹋勛圖厙 Foundation to receive $10,000 to establish the Optum Idaho Endowment in support of the Emergency Scholarship program at the 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙). Optum Idaho manages outpatient behavioral health benefits for Idaho Medicaid members and provides free resources to promote mental health awareness and reduce stigma for all Idahoans. This initiative aims to provide crucial assistance to students facing unforeseen financial hardship, ensuring they have the necessary resources to continue their education.
窪蹋勛圖厙, WGU Align to Help Students Buck Alarming Trend
2024-03-19 - Though four out of five community college students across the nation say they want to earn a bachelor’s degree, only 16 percent achieve that goal within six years. In Idaho, that percentage is just 11 percent – and 10 percent among low-income learners. That’s according to complementary reports published by the Community College Research Center, Aspen Institute College Excellence Program, and National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) and Western Governors University (WGU) have partnered to ensure more students in the Magic Valley defy that trend and achieve their education dreams. 窪蹋勛圖厙 has agreed to join WGU’s Onward With Learning (OWL) transfer program. Leaders from both institutions made that announcement during a ceremony today on 窪蹋勛圖厙’s Twin Falls campus. 窪蹋勛圖厙 is currently the only school in Idaho involved in OWL – and one of just 23 nationwide.
窪蹋勛圖厙 LeRoy Craig Jerome Center Construction Manager Selected
2024-02-27 - Jerome, ID– The 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) Board of Trustees announced last week that Starr Corporation has been selected as the Construction Manager/General Contractor for the new 窪蹋勛圖厙 LeRoy Craig Jerome Center. This 20,000-square-foot educational facility, named in honor of former 窪蹋勛圖厙 Board Member and longtime Jerome resident LeRoy Craig, will bring expanded educational opportunities to Jerome residents.
Hailey Police Department Establish Todd D. Peck Law Enforcement Endowed Scholarship at 窪蹋勛圖厙
2024-02-22 - Twin Falls, Idaho - The 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) and the Hailey Police Department proudly announce the establishment of the Todd D. Peck Law Enforcement Endowed Scholarship. The scholarship aims to support students enrolled in the 窪蹋勛圖厙 law enforcement program, honoring the legacy of Todd D. Peck and his dedication to serving the community.
Western Whitewater Association Establishes New Endowment at 窪蹋勛圖厙 to Support Aquaculture Education
2024-02-16 - The 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) Foundation is proud to announce a new fund established by the Western Whitewater Association (WWA). The Western Whitewater Association Endowment Scholarship is aimed at supporting students pursuing education in aquaculture. This initiative underscores WWA's mission to foster interest in safe whitewater jetboating, encourage family recreation, and promote shared access to rivers for all recreational water users.
Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health and the 窪蹋勛圖厙 Foundation Announces New Nursing Student Scholarships
2024-02-12 - The Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health is pleased to launch the Charlene Maher Nursing Scholarship with the 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙)
Enrollment Management Professional Earns Endorsement and Digital Badge
2024-01-11 - Polly Hulsey, Dean of Student Access at the 窪蹋勛圖厙, has earned the Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Endorsement from the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers (AACRAO).
窪蹋勛圖厙 Hosts Energy Days October 25th and 26th
2023-10-23 - Twin Falls, ID – Idaho National Laboratory presents Energy Days, a two-day event focusing on engaging local students and community members with the advanced energy industry. Energy Days will take place October 25th and 26th at the 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) campus in Twin Falls. Those in attendance will engage with industry leaders to learn about internships and career pathways, along with some of the major projects that are going on at the Idaho National Laboratory.
Idaho Gem Innovative Educator Awards Given to 窪蹋勛圖厙 Faculty
2023-10-16 - The 窪蹋勛圖厙 is pleased to announce that two faculty members from 窪蹋勛圖厙 were selected by the Idaho State Board of Education for the Idaho GEM Innovative Educator Awards.
Spark! Innovation in Rural America Showcased in Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition
2023-10-16 - The Herrett Center for Arts & Science and the surrounding community has been chosen by the Idaho Humanities Council to host “Spark!” as part of the Museum on Main Street program—a national/state/local partnership to bring exhibitions and programs to rural cultural organizations. The exhibition is touring six communities in Idaho, and will conclude its tour in Idaho on March 2, 2024, in Marsing.
窪蹋勛圖厙 to Receive Funding for CTE Programs
2023-10-03 - Twin Falls, ID – The 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) has been awarded funding for Career Technical Education (CTE) programs thanks to the Leading Idaho 2.0 grant from the Idaho Division of Career Technical Education (IDCTE). The funds will go toward the expansion and modernization of equipment and facilities in the dental assisting, digital media, and welding programs at 窪蹋勛圖厙.
窪蹋勛圖厙 Learning Designer Advances in NATO-Sponsored Competition
2023-09-21 - Candace Boesiger, a Learning Designer with the Teaching and Learning Center at the 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙), along with her teammate Theresa Huff, an Instructional Designer with the Office of eLearning at North Idaho College, have been selected as one of three finalist teams in The Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) annual instructional design competition.
Five 窪蹋勛圖厙 Nursing Students Receive $2,000 Scholarships
2023-09-21 - The 窪蹋勛圖厙 received the John William Jackson Philanthropic Fund Grant for $10,000 to support the Registered Nursing Program in April of 2023. With this funding, five 窪蹋勛圖厙 nursing students; Ashley Gordon, Danisha Cruiz, Andrea Palencia, Bethany Smith, and Jessica McEwan received $2,000 for the 2023-2024 school year.
Girl Scout Cheerleader Chooses 窪蹋勛圖厙 After Receiving Impressive Scholarship
2023-09-13 - The Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho (GSEWNI) recently awarded Jessica Masters the “Girl Scout of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho Cookie Sales Scholarship.” The $777 scholarship was in recognition of Masters’ perseverance and dedication to Girl Scouting and her educational endeavors, and Masters is applying the scholarship to her studies at the 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙).
窪蹋勛圖厙 Dean of Enrollment Services Receives Fellowship
2023-09-12 - The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) recently announced that 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) Dean of Enrollment Services Monze Stark-Magana has been named as a fellow in HACU’s upcoming Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo. Stark-Magana joins 49 other fellows from across the nation who were announced on Monday, September 11, as participants in the one-year fellowship which is slated to begin in October. The Leadership Academy is designed to help fellows prepare for leadership roles in institutions of higher education, with a particular emphasis on Hispanic Serving Institutions.
Glanbia Cheese Partners With 窪蹋勛圖厙's Gilbert's Pantry For Cheese Donation
2023-07-12 - Gilbert’s Pantry, the 窪蹋勛圖厙’s (窪蹋勛圖厙) food assistance service, has partnered with the Glanbia Cheese Marketplace to receive donations of two-pound blocks of cheese on an ongoing basis. Rosa Lopez, the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs at 窪蹋勛圖厙 expressed the importance of these donations for the community. "Our partnership with Glanbia is a great benefit to our Golden Eagles! During these trying times, we are grateful for all of the community partners who support Gilbert's Pantry by providing nutritional food options for our students."
窪蹋勛圖厙 Student Receives AAWCC Scholarship to Further Education
2023-07-03 - Leah Scrimpsher, a student and employee of the 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) has been awarded a $500 continuing education scholarship from the American Association for Women in Community Colleges (AAWCC).
窪蹋勛圖厙 Awarded $3 Million USDA Grant
2023-06-22 - United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced on Wednesday that the 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) will be the recipient of a five-year, $3,010,000 federal grant designed to educate the next generation of agriculture professionals in America.
窪蹋勛圖厙 To Host Writing Conference
2023-06-14 - The 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) will host a conference this fall that is designed to showcase the writing talents of Idaho high school and undergraduate college students. The Writing Matters Conference, which will be held October 5th – 7th, is modeled after the National Undergraduate Literature Conference held each year at Weber State University.
Boise State Celebrates Mental Health Program Graduates
2023-05-25 - Boise State University recently celebrated 12 students who received their Bachelor of Arts degrees in Social Work during a ceremony held at the 窪蹋勛圖厙 Fine Arts Auditorium. The undergraduate Bachelor of Social Work Program, which is offered through the Boise State Magic Valley campus, operates out of the 窪蹋勛圖厙 in Twin Falls.
Kern Named to 窪蹋勛圖厙 Board of Trustees
2023-05-16 - The 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) Board of Trustees voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Joshua Kern to the Board during their regular meeting on Monday night.
窪蹋勛圖厙 General Education Teaching Award Winners Announced
2023-05-09 - The 窪蹋勛圖厙 is pleased to announce the winners of the fifth annual General Education Teaching Awards, celebrating exceptional teaching for non-majors. Faculty were nominated based on evidence of exemplary teaching, creativity in course design or implementation, and excellence in translating disciplinary methods of inquiry to non-majors. General education courses expose all 窪蹋勛圖厙 students, regardless of major, to a range of disciplines outside their specific area of study. General education courses make students into better citizens with broad perspectives on an ever-changing world.
窪蹋勛圖厙 Community Education Releases Summer Schedule
2023-05-08 - Registration is now open for the 窪蹋勛圖厙’s (窪蹋勛圖厙) MusicFest and Theater Camps. These annual camps offer an opportunity for students throughout the region to interact with other youth and learn from professionals in the field.
窪蹋勛圖厙 Agriculture Students Bring Home Banners from National Event
2023-04-24 - Students from the 窪蹋勛圖厙 Agriculture Department recently attended the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Collegiate Judging Conference at Modesto Junior College in Modesto, California along with 438 college students plus their coaches and instructors. 18 students and two advisors from 窪蹋勛圖厙 along with one volunteer coach from the University of Idaho attended the event in Modesto.
City Club of Southern Idaho presents Mental Health Initiatives in the Magic Valley
2023-04-19 - The City Club of Southern Idaho is excited to invite the community to a focused dialogue on Mental Health Initiatives in the Magic Valley. "Mental Health is an ever-growing challenge in the Magic Valley as well as across the nation,” says City Club committee member, Carolyn White. “The City Club of Southern Idaho will address this epidemic in a forum led by mental health providers and first responders. They will share their experiences and perspectives as well as the resources and initiatives available within the community."
窪蹋勛圖厙 Receives Grant from The Idaho Community Foundation for $10,000
2023-04-04 - The 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) is pleased to announce it has received a $10,000 grant from the John William Jackson Philanthropic Fund in the Idaho Community Foundation. These funds will support the Registered Nursing Program at 窪蹋勛圖厙.
窪蹋勛圖厙 Joins in Celebrating Community College Month
2023-04-03 - The 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) is proud to join more than 1,000 community colleges across the nation in celebrating April as Community College Month. The month-long celebration of community colleges is coordinated by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) and is designed to improve awareness of the economic, academic, and cultural opportunities that community colleges like 窪蹋勛圖厙 provide to their communities.
Weekend Meal Delivery for Seniors to Resume Thanks to Donation from St. Luke's and SelectHealth
2023-02-02 - The 窪蹋勛圖厙 Office on Aging is excited to announce the resumption of weekend meal service for 175 seniors living in Blaine, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Minidoka, and Twin Fall counties. The resumption of service is thanks to a $32,760 donation from St. Luke’s and SelectHealth in support of the home-delivered meals program. The funds will be used to provide weekend meals for vulnerable seniors living in the Magic Valley.
Herrett Center for Arts and Science Announces the return of the STEAM Camp-In
2023-02-01 - The Herrett Center at the 窪蹋勛圖厙 is excited to announce the date of the STEAM Camp-In overnight event. This program is designed for students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade who are interested in learning about various STEAM topics (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) in a fun, engaging environment. Participants are invited to the museum for an evening packed with science workshops, a planetarium show, a trip to the observatory, and many other fun activities.
窪蹋勛圖厙 Board of Trustees Vacancy Application Deadline Approaching
2023-01-11 - The deadline to submit an application for the open seat on the 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) Board of Trustees is quickly approaching. Applicants for the open position must be qualified electors in the community college district and must reside within the zone of the vacant position.
窪蹋勛圖厙 Board Seeks Applicants for Open Position
2022-12-15 - The 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) Board of Trustees is seeking applicants to fill a seat on its Board following the resignation of Trustee Jack Nelsen during the Board’s monthly meeting on Monday, December 12. Nelsen was elected to the Idaho House of Representatives in November, where he will fill Seat B in Idaho District 26.
窪蹋勛圖厙 To Host 3rd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
2022-11-28 - The 窪蹋勛圖厙 is hosting its Third Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 1st. The lighting will occur with a ceremony at the main entrance of the Fine Arts building and the public is invited to attend.
窪蹋勛圖厙 to Hold Candlelight Vigil to Honor University of Idaho Students
2022-11-22 - Students and employees of the 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) will hold a candlelight vigil at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 29th to honor the lives of the students who were killed at the University of Idaho on November 13th.
Inaugural Maxine Bell Education Award Winners Announced
2022-11-21 - The 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) Board of Trustees recently named Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs Executive Director Margie Gonzalez and longtime Jerome educator Linda Burton as the inaugural recipients of the Maxine Bell Education Award.
窪蹋勛圖厙 Names New Jerome Center after Former Board Member
2022-11-17 - The 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) Board of Trustees recognized former Board member LeRoy Craig on Monday night by naming the college’s new location in Jerome in his honor. The 20,000 square foot instruction and training facility, which is to be constructed on the corner of Third and Lincoln in Jerome, will significantly expand 窪蹋勛圖厙’s presence in the community and will officially be known as the LeRoy Craig Jerome Center.
窪蹋勛圖厙 Grant Supports Engineering and Computer Science Scholarships
2022-10-21 - Future 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) engineering and computer science students benefit from a $5 million National Science Foundation (NSF) Grant recently awarded to Boise State University. Through a partnership with Boise State, 窪蹋勛圖厙 will receive just over $150,000 per year for four years, money that will be used to support scholarships for high-achieving students with demonstrated financial need.
窪蹋勛圖厙 Joins State Co-admissions/Co-enrollment Agreement
2022-10-20 - The 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) has joined Idaho’s other higher education institutions in an agreement that will make it easier for 窪蹋勛圖厙 students who earn an associate degree to move directly into higher-level programs at Idaho four-year institutions.
窪蹋勛圖厙 Receives $2.5 Million Grant to Support College Enrollment and Success
2022-10-11 - 窪蹋勛圖厙 has been awarded more than $2.5 million over five years to support getting more students to attend college. As the first federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution in Idaho, 窪蹋勛圖厙 will use the funds to partner with the Jerome School District to increase the number of students who pursue post-secondary education.
窪蹋勛圖厙 Receives Federal Grant to Support Childcare for Students
2022-10-05 - The 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) has been selected to receive a federal grant of more than $700,000 to help low-income parents attend college.
窪蹋勛圖厙 Foundation Executive Director receives Fellowship
2022-09-06 - The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) recently announced that 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) Foundation Executive Director Erika Allen has been named as a fellow in HACU’s upcoming Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo.
窪蹋勛圖厙 Professor receives State Education Recognition
2022-08-29 - The Idaho State Board of Education’s General Education Committee and Capital Educator’s Credit Union have recognized 窪蹋勛圖厙 English Professor Kimberly Madsen Dill as this year’s Innovative Educator for Written Communication. Her dedication to education in Idaho has been an inspiration to others and she has received praise from her peers.
Jonathan Lord Earns Endorsement from AACRAO
2022-07-15 - The 窪蹋勛圖厙’s Vice President of Student Life and Enrollment Services, Dr. Jonathan Lord, has earned the Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Endorsement from the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers (AACRAO).
窪蹋勛圖厙 Launches Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Operations Management
2022-05-04 - The 窪蹋勛圖厙 is relaunching the only bachelor’s degree in Idaho offered at a community college. The revamped Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Operations Management is designed to allow students and workers in the Magic Valley to attain a bachelor’s degree without having to relocate or take classes solely online, providing them with a local option to gain the knowledge and skills they need to advance in the workforce.
Intermountain Healthcare Donates $30,000 to 窪蹋勛圖厙 Foundation
2022-04-15 - The 窪蹋勛圖厙 Foundation is pleased to announce that Intermountain Healthcare recently donated $30,000 to the 窪蹋勛圖厙 Foundation in support of student scholarships to promote diversity in the healthcare workforce.
Agriculture Students Win National Event
2022-04-13 - Students from the 窪蹋勛圖厙 Agriculture Department recently attended the North American College Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Collegiate Judging Conference in North Platte, Nebraska along with over 500 college students plus their coaches and instructors. 16 students and two advisors from the 窪蹋勛圖厙 Agriculture Club represented Idaho at the event.
窪蹋勛圖厙 Forensics Brings Home Bronze In Both Speech and Debate
2022-04-12 - The 窪蹋勛圖厙 Speech and Debate team finished its competitive season earning bronze in both competitive categories at the Phi Rho Pi national tournament.
窪蹋勛圖厙 and WGU Partner to Offer Graduates Pathways to Pursue Bachelor's and Master's Degrees
2021-05-04 - Online, nonprofit Western Governors University (WGU) and 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) announced an agreement to offer graduates of 窪蹋勛圖厙 pathways to in-demand university degrees. The partnership extends a generous transfer credit policy to 窪蹋勛圖厙 alumni enrolling at WGU
窪蹋勛圖厙 and ISU sign partnership agreement
2021-02-11 - 窪蹋勛圖厙 students who want to continue their education will now have a smoother transition to Idaho State University thanks to a Memorandum of Understanding between the two institutions.
窪蹋勛圖厙 and LC State College sign partnership agreement
2021-02-11 - 窪蹋勛圖厙 students who want to continue their education will now have a smoother transition to Lewis Clark State College thanks to a memorandum of understanding between the two institutions.
Riverence Donates Steelhead Trout to Community at 窪蹋勛圖厙
2020-12-15 - Riverence Provisions LLC, a leading provider of Steelhead trout based out of Buhl, Idaho, will be donating 40,000 pounds of frozen trout to individuals in the Magic Valley on December 19, 2020, at the 窪蹋勛圖厙 Fine Arts Center parking lot.
窪蹋勛圖厙 Welcomes New President
2020-06-11 - The 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) would like to welcome its fifth President to campus and Twin Falls. President Fisher arrived on June 1, with a goal to increase enrollment while providing excellent customer service to students.
窪蹋勛圖厙 Receives Crash Cart Donation from St. Luke’s Magic Valley Regional Medical Center
2020-01-23 - The 窪蹋勛圖厙 would like to thank Arlen Blaylock, Chief Operating Officer/CNO, and Brett Hobde, Project Manager, at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Regional Medical Center for a donation of 20 crash carts, or code carts, to the 窪蹋勛圖厙 Health Sciences and Human Services department. The carts are equipped with supplies needed when attempting to save a life during CPR and will replace toolboxes that students are currently using in the Patient Simulation Lab.
Kenworth Sales Company Donates New Training Engine to 窪蹋勛圖厙
2020-01-07 - The 窪蹋勛圖厙 Diesel Technology: Truck Program is grateful to Kenworth Sales Company, for donating a new training engine with a value of about $30,000.
窪蹋勛圖厙 Faculty Awards for Excellence
2019-05-16 - Each year at the 窪蹋勛圖厙 (窪蹋勛圖厙) Commencement Ceremonies the 窪蹋勛圖厙 Foundation and Associated Students proudly salute outstanding faculty with Faculty Excellence Awards. The 2018-2019 recipients are Kim Prestwich and Candace Boesiger.
Turn Key Medical, Inc. Donates to 窪蹋勛圖厙 Radiological Technology Program
2019-05-15 - The 窪蹋勛圖厙 Radiologic Technology Program is grateful to Turn Key Medical, Inc. of Meridian, Idaho, for donating a state of the industry 2012 RadPro Mobile X-Ray machine with a value of $16,980. The new machine will replace the Radiologic Technology Program’s old 1979 GE Mobile X-Ray machine.
窪蹋勛圖厙 Participates in State-Wide Complete College America Momentum Pathways Project
2019-02-11 - Complete College America (CCA) is a nonprofit focused on helping college students complete college with credentials or a degree. 窪蹋勛圖厙 has participated in Complete College America and Complete College Idaho initiatives since 2012 and has crafted many successful initiatives including remediation reform, developing guided pathways, and leveraging education and training with business and industry partners. Recently, CCA created a new initiative titled Momentum Pathways Scale Project. The project focuses on boosting college attainment by developing clear pathways and implementing evidence-based strategies to help college students meet key, first-year benchmarks. Data shows that students who reach these important benchmarks are more likely to succeed.
News Release: 窪蹋勛圖厙 Launches New Web Services
2018-01-05 - This week, 窪蹋勛圖厙 crossed a major milestone with the launch of a redesigned public website, secure student portal, secure employee portal, and modern Identity Management system. With the launch of these systems, 窪蹋勛圖厙 gains instant access to an entire suite of powerful applications via Microsoft Office 365 and other software tools.