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College of Eastern Idaho Partnered with Local Business for a Diesel Camp

Monday, August 10, 2026

A local business hosted a diesel camp at the College of Eastern Idaho for High School students. Titan Machinery partnered with the college to host the camp.

The two day camp taught students about diesel mechanics, technology and what those in the field face on a daily basis. 

Campers had the opportunity to learn about…

CEI Announces New BEA Applied STEM Institute

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI), in partnership with Battelle Energy Alliance (BEA), will launch the BEA Applied STEM Institute this fall, creating new hands-on learning opportunities and pipeline development for students interested in high-demand STEM fields. BEA…

The Great Race for Education brings Valhalla-sized competition to Idaho Falls

Thursday, July 23, 2026

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — More than 300 participants raced across Idaho Falls on Friday, July 17, during the College of Eastern Idaho Foundation’s annual The Great Race for Education.

This year’s event, The Great Race for Education – Valhalla Edition, brought together 19 teams from the community for a day of clue…

CEI president calls Future Tech Building a game changer

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Furniture and equipment are being moved in for the new $52 million building on the campus at the College of Eastern Idaho in Idaho Falls as the Aug. 13 grand opening draws closer.

“We have invited over 800 people from all around the state,” said Dr. Lori Barber, CEI president. “We are expecting it to be the event of August for Idaho…

College of Eastern Idaho Foundation Awards More Than $50,000 in Campus Grants

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Foundation has awarded more than $50,000 in campus grants to support student success, workforce training, and educational opportunities across College of Eastern Idaho during the 2026-27 academic year.

The grants will…

College of Eastern Idaho’s College and Career Readiness Program Celebrates Record GED Completions

Thursday, June 25, 2026

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho’s College and Career Readiness program is celebrating a record year of GED completions. As of June 11, 2026, CEI’s College and Career Readiness program has recorded 79 GED completions, continuing a strong upward trend for adult learners in eastern Idaho.…

College of Eastern Idaho Early College Program Earns National Accreditation

Monday, June 22, 2026

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho's Early College Program has earned accreditation from the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP), the nation's only accrediting organization dedicated specifically to concurrent/dual enrollment programs.

The…

Teton Flood 50th Discussion Panel

Wednesday, June 03, 2026

6:00 PM • COLLEGE OF EASTERN IDAHO • BUILDING 3, ROOM 306

Teton Dam Flood—That Day in June
Join a panel of scholars and storytellers to explore the dam’s rise, collapse, and lasting impact on Idaho’s land, people, and policies.

Panelists:

College of Eastern Idaho to Host First Ag Tech Robotics Challenge for High School Students

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho will host the first Ag Tech Robotics Challenge on May 14, bringing high school students from across eastern Idaho together for a hands-on competition focused on agriculture technology, coding, and problem-solving.

The free event, organized…

CEI Honors 626 Graduates During Record-Breaking 2026 Commencement

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Graduates crossed the stage Tuesday night as College of Eastern Idaho celebrated its largest graduating class in college history during the 2026 Commencement Ceremony held at the Mountain America Center.

A total of 626 students earned degrees or certificates during the 2025-2026 academic year, reflecting CEI’s…