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Madera Guides Students to Culinary Expertise
November 30, 2021During her childhood, Amy Madera got an early introduction to the tourism industry over weekend stays at her friend’s family motel in Florida. “My friend and I would take over a guest room, raid the vending machines and watch movies all night,” she said. Madera, who would grow up to direct Central Wyoming College’s culinary arts and hotel and restaurant management programs, saw beyond the recreational aspect of these mini-vacations.
Rustler Spotlight: Tova Miller
November 22, 2021Tova Miller is in the Bachelor of Applied Science program studying business and entrepreneurial leadership.
CWC to use RISE grant for Bootstrap Collaborative Center for Innovation
November 16, 2021Central Wyoming College will use USDA Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) grant money to fund the Bootstrap Collaborative Center for Innovation (BCCI). This project will unite five local partners to serve as a focal point for local business development.
Rustler Spotlight: Antoine Day
November 15, 2021Antoine Day is a photography, art, equine management, and criminal justice major. He is originally from Lander but spent a lot of time in San Francisco. Day said he appreciates the variety of skills he has acquired from the degrees he is studying which are related to many different occupations. Day said he wasn’t sure why he decided to study four different degrees but credits his decisions and success to the leaders in his life.
Rustler Spotlight: Shelby Weltz
November 9, 2021Shelby Weltz is from Fort Steele, British Columbia, studying engineering at CWC. She chose engineering because she really enjoys math and solving problems.
CWC Alumna Becomes a Business Owner, finds success with film and photography
November 3, 2021Erendira "Abbey" Morales always enjoyed holding a camera and it was while working on a television show in high school that jump-started her passion for photography and film. Morales’ passion eventually led her to Central Wyoming College which ultimately gave her the skills to open her own business.
Rustler Spotlight: Gregory Hernandez, Jr.
November 1, 2021Gregory Hernandez Jr. is a sophomore at CWC studying film and theater. Originally from Los Angeles, Hernandez decided to attend CWC for two reasons, the tuition was the best choice for him and he’d never seen snow before.
Rustler Spotlight: Aiden Hereford
October 22, 2021Aiden Hereford is a freshman at CWC from Fort Washakie, Wyoming. She chose CWC because it was close to home.
CWC Rolls out new mission, vision and values
October 20, 2021The Board of Trustees voted to approve the revisions Central Wyoming College made to their mission, vision and values statements on Oct. 20.
Rustler Spotlight: Brian Mwangi
October 15, 2021Brian Mwangi is a sophomore from Kenya, pursuing a degree in nursing.