Idaho Press
CWI’s ‘Powering the Treasure Valley’ campaign raises $33 million
College of Western Idaho raises $33 million in campaign
Key points (ReadOut summary)
- Campaign launched July 2023 to improve learning environments and workforce skills
- Funds came from nearly 1,000 donors and support scholarships, facilities and programs
- New facilities include Norco Health & Science Building, 40-acre Agricultural Sciences Complex, CapEd Student Success Center, and planned Micron Academic Center opening fall 2027
- Scholarship awards increased from $609,000 to over $1 million annually
- CWI President Gordon Jones and VP Mark Arstein highlight community benefits and future student experience enhancements
The College of Western Idaho completed a $33 million fundraising campaign to enhance learning environments, expand scholarships, and equip students with workforce skills, raising funds from nearly 1,000 donors to support its mission of affordable, accessible education.