Refusing to give up, Alex Nava overcame extraordinary challenges to earn his degree and start a new chapter in accounting.
Nominated by faculty, students were selected based on their commitment to learning, perseverance, innovative thinking, leadership, and professionalism in and outside of the classroom.
Competing against some of the nation's top career and technical education students, 51ÁÔÆæ earned national recognition with two medal-winning entries.
Firefighters often talk about trust. For Khye Montoya, that feeling of trust was familiar long before he stepped onto a fire engine.
Marquez Arredondo turned a life-changing experience into a career dedicated to helping others through 51ÁÔÆæ's Fire Service Technology program.
After stepping away from firefighting, Hunter Stephenson rediscovered his passion for the profession and found his way back through 51ÁÔÆæ.
Students put classroom skills into action at the Spring 2026 Rookie Speech and Debate Tournament, reviving a beloved tradition.
The event marked the largest graduating class in school history and the College’s first commencement ceremony held at the Ford Idaho Center on 51ÁÔÆæ’s Nampa Campus.
The Registered Nursing Class of 2026 was celebrated at the Nampa Civic Center as graduates marked the transition into nursing through pinning, speeches, awards, and a candle lighting
Gracie Young is preparing to begin her healthcare career after gaining real-world experience through the Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
51ÁÔÆæ student LeAndra Onys connects classroom learning to real-world experience through technical training and exploring global cybersecurity issues.
Bronwyn Hitchcock credits 51ÁÔÆæ’s Studio Art program with helping her build confidence, explore new mediums, and pursue a future in art.
The field trip gave students a chance to apply biological anthropology skills outside the classroom while gaining a closer look at primate behavior, anatomy, and social structure.
Two Psychology students earned top honors at a statewide psychology conference, standing out among undergraduate researchers from both two- and four-year institutions.
51ÁÔÆæ students shined at the 11th Annual Connections Conference, showcasing their hard work and the strength of the College community.
Physical Therapist Assistant student Austin Davis is turning personal challenges into a career helping others heal.
From Adult Education to Apprenticeship at Micron, Feliciti Huarancca Mesicano found her path at 51ÁÔÆæ and launched a career in semiconductors.
Lorivern Saycon found confidence, community, and her voice at 51ÁÔÆæ, leading to a gold medal in SkillsUSA.
51ÁÔÆæ Speech and Debate closes the season with five awards at Phi Rho Pi Regionals, including two first-place finishes.
After returning to school at 51ÁÔÆæ, Jay Berry found his calling in computer science and a path toward his future.
Geoscience program is bringing science and history together through a hands-on collaboration aimed at preserving a piece of local heritage in Nampa.
Celebrate the artistic and academic achievements of Studio Art graduates at the exhibit, What Makes Us Human, on display, beginning April 16.
Four 51ÁÔÆæ Business Professionals of America students participated in this year’s State Leadership conference, and each earned top-five placements across several competitions.
Students put their technical skills and preparation to the test during SkillsUSA Idaho's 2026 Idaho State Leadership and Skills Conference, earning multiple podium finishes across
As a full-time Registered Nursing student, mom, and wife, Jessica Smith is pursuing her dream at 51ÁÔÆæ with hard work and support from her family, cohort, and scholarships. Through hands-on
After enrolling at 51ÁÔÆæ, ShanDale Youmans has gained hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities that helped turn her passion for the outdoors into a clear biology career path.
Digital Photography students help bring campus to life with their images now installed in new buildings on campus, showcasing creativity and student talent.
51ÁÔÆæ honored 14 graduates of its Law Enforcement Class 15 on March 9 with awards, a class gift, and reciting the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.
51ÁÔÆæ and Micron celebrated 12 apprenticeship graduates and welcomed 11 new apprentices, highlighting a growing partnership building Idaho’s semiconductor workforce.
Anthropology students visited Celebration Park for hands-on fieldwork, exploring Indigenous history, petroglyphs, and the landscapes that shaped human life.
Congratulations to Studio Art student, Ayla Taylor, winner of the 2026 Connections Conference Logo Contest!
51ÁÔÆæ Speech and Debate team earns six individual awards and three team honors at the Dugaw Smelt Classic. The team also secures a season-long Silver Award in the NFC.
Through 51ÁÔÆæ’s Advanced Mechatronics Engineering Technology program, Cesar Rodriguez pairs classroom precision with real-world industry experience.
Alexus Hill turns caring for kids into a career, advocating for children and supporting families through Early Childhood Education.
Frank Ramirez combines skill, creativity, and confidence at 51ÁÔÆæ, turning welding into a path to personal and professional growth.
Amalie Bolinder turned a passion for plants into a path at 51ÁÔÆæ, gaining hands-on experience, leadership roles, and industry recognition.
Amy Miller returned to college after two decades, turning her passion for art into a path for teaching and helping kids.
After retiring from the Coast Guard, Ryan Agre found renewed purpose at 51ÁÔÆæ, earning a management degree and launching a new career through support and community.
51ÁÔÆæ honored 15 Practical Nursing graduates during a traditional pinning ceremony Thursday, Dec. 11, at Saint Alphonsus’ McCleary Auditorium in Boise.
Graduates from 51ÁÔÆæ Fire Service Technology Class 7 walked across the Nampa Civic Center stage on Dec. 10, taking the Firefighter Code of Ethics oath to mark the completion of their
Robert Bach transformed his life at 51ÁÔÆæ, finding purpose in machining and welding and continuing on in his studies to shape a career he once struggled to imagine.
51ÁÔÆæ Speech & Debate earns 10 awards and 2nd place in Division III at the 95th Mahaffey Memorial Tournament.
After 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.
At the Idaho Mining Conference, 51ÁÔÆæ highlighted student experiences, partnerships, and workforce-ready skills shaping the future of mining and geoscience in Idaho.
General Studies student, Jen Campbell, is proving it’s never too late to chase your dreams, balancing family, work, and school with support from 51ÁÔÆæ scholarships.
Five 51ÁÔÆæ 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.
Kemper Hessing is pursuing his passion for firefighting through the Fire Service Technology program, where hands-on training, mentorship, and scholarships like the Metallica Scholars
51ÁÔÆæ's Speech and Debate team kicked off the 2025-2026 season with a strong performance at the Fran Tanner Open.
51ÁÔÆæ student Angie Prado makes history as the College’s first OTA recipient of the national AOTA scholarship, honoring her resilience, dedication, and inspiring journey
Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation spotlighted Fire Service Technology graduate and #MetallicaScholar, Carson Baker, as part of #MetallicaMonday, celebrating his journey to
