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Eyes on the Future at CEI: New Building to Focus on Technology and Workforce Training

Monday, January 17, 2022

In business, development is spurred by demand. But in order for a community to meet that demand, it has to first build a foundation in education and training.

For Idaho Falls, we can file this emerging challenge under the header of “Good Problem to Have,” thanks to the emerging workforce training and technology programs at the…

Distinguished Under 40 - Justin Esplin

Sunday, January 16, 2022

For the past 6 years, Justin Esplin has worked in the Student Affairs department at College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) and was recently promoted to Interim Director of Admissions. During the pandemic, he was instrumental in developing a virtual New Student Orientation, keeping CEI the only public institution in the state with consistent enrollment…

CEI provides details of upcoming Future Tech building to City Club

Friday, January 14, 2022

College of Eastern Idaho officials expect
to start construction work this July on its
planned Future Tech building, with more
than 70% of the $43 million project
being funded.

The City Club of Idaho Falls held its first
in-person event on Thursday in two
years because of COVID-19. College of
Eastern Idaho…

Over $50K Goes to CEI Education Foundation Fund

Tuesday, January 04, 2022

Talk about major winnings, Bank of Idaho who hosted the annual year-end Idaho Falls Greater
Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, on Thursday, December 16, 2021, presented a
giant check for $51,719 to College of Eastern Idaho — passing on proceeds earned from their
Swing for the Green golf tournament held in June.

Associate Register Nursing Program Now Fully Accredited

Monday, October 25, 2021

Idaho Falls – The associate registered nursing program at the College of Eastern Idaho has been granted initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

The effective date for initial accreditation of the associate RN program backdates to July 2, 2019. This means anyone who graduated from CEI’s RN…

‘This is a Big Deal.’ CEI’s Cybersecurity Program Validated by National Security Agency

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Idaho Falls — After years in the works, College of Eastern Idaho’s cybersecurity program has reached a milestone.

CEI was recently designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense. This announcement came after the college’s Information Assurance and Cybersecurity program was validated in August by the National…

Ray Fox new Chief Information Officer at CEI

Friday, September 03, 2021

Albert (Ray) Fox has been selected to
serve as the Chief Information Officer at
College of Eastern Idaho.

Ray comes to CEI with an MBA in
Business Administration (Information
Assurance emphasis) and extensive
experience in the information
technology field.

CEI Announces Mask Requirement for Fall Semester

Friday, August 20, 2021

College of Eastern Idaho begins the fall semester Monday, August 23.
After consultation and deliberation with the College Board of Trustees and
Administration, CEI announces a mandatory face mask requirement in all
CEI buildings beginning the first day of fall semester classes, August 23.