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College of Eastern Idaho Launches New Alumni Network

Monday, February 09, 2026

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho has officially launched a new Alumni Network, creating a dedicated space for graduates to reconnect with their alma mater and build stronger ties within the Falcon Family.

The CEI Alumni Network is run by the CEI Foundation and is open to all CEI alumni at no cost. Alumni can register online and immediately begin…

Idaho Community Foundation Awards $4,000 to Support Student Success at College of Eastern Idaho

Friday, February 06, 2026

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) has been awarded $4,000 in grant funding from the Idaho Community Foundation (ICF) to support student success initiatives through CEI’s Center for New Directions.

The funding includes a $1,000 grant from ICF’s Forever Idaho East grant cycle and a $3,000 grant from the Kissler Family Foundation Philanthropic Gift Fund. These funds will help remove financial and…

New Dino? ISU Paleontologists Homing in on Possible New Species in Wyoming

Monday, February 02, 2026

Detailed in a paper published by the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, L.J. Krumenacker,…

College of Eastern Idaho Sees Strong Early Spring Enrollment Growth

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) is experiencing strong early momentum in spring enrollment, with increases in both student headcount and total credits compared to the same time last year.

As of January 26th, 1,944 students are enrolled for Spring 2026, representing a 7.3% increase year over year. Those…

Nursing graduate finds support, success through Center for New Directions

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

When Caitlyn Keelin walks the halls of Portneuf Medical Center’s progressive care unit, she’s not just a nurse tending to patients—she’s proof of what determination, community and the right support system can achieve.

Keelin’s path to nursing wasn’t a straight line. She became a mother at 15, earned her GED in Wyoming after leaving high school and started pursuing a career in pharmacy before stepping away to raise her…

Two CEI Nursing Students Elected to Lead Idaho Student Nurses Association

Monday, January 26, 2026

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) is proud to announce that two student members of its campus Student Nurses Association (SNA) chapter, Karina Silva and Isabella Cantu, have been elected to serve as President and Vice President, respectively, of the Idaho Student Nurses Association (ISNA), a statewide chapter of the…

CEI new tech building update

Friday, January 23, 2026

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — If you have driven past College of Eastern Idaho lately, it would be hard to miss the construction of the brand new Battelle Energy Alliance Future Tech building that is nearing completion. 

"We are very excited that both Frontier Credit Union and Battelle Energy Alliance came together to name this building, and it's going to house some of our most high-tech programs here on campus," says…

AI Is Coming to English 101: CEI to Launch AI-Supported Writing Course in Fall 2026

Friday, January 23, 2026

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) will launch an updated English 101 course in Fall 2026 that emphasizes generative AI literacy, helping students understand, evaluate, and responsibly navigate AI tools. Making CEI one of the first institutions in Idaho to integrate this kind of instruction into its first-year composition curriculum.

With the…

How CEI is using AI and tech to fight the anticipated ‘Recession Baby’ enrollment cliff

Thursday, January 22, 2026

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — It’s been 18 years since the 2008 recession, and 2026 will be the first year "recession babies" reach college age. However, there will be fewer students nationwide due to a significant drop in birth rates.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, colleges and universities collectively experienced a 15% decline in enrollment between 2010 and 2021 due to various contributing factors.…

CEI Apprenticeship Enrollment Hits Record High, Meeting Growing Workforce Demand in Eastern Idaho

Friday, January 16, 2026

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) is proud to announce a record-breaking 625 students enrolled in its apprenticeship programs this year. An all-time high that reflects rapid regional growth and a surging demand for skilled trades.

The programs, which include Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC, provide students with both classroom instruction and…