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CEI Summer Course Immerses Students in the Ecosystems of Yellowstone National Park

Monday, August 11, 2025

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Students at College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) now have the opportunity to earn college credit while spending two immersive weeks in and around Yellowstone National Park, exploring one of the most ecologically and geologically significant regions in the world.

The course, titled Ecosystems of Yellowstone National Park, is a summer field course designed and led by…

ISU and CEI partner to address Idaho’s workforce needs

Wednesday, August 06, 2025

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho State University (ISU) and the College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) are making it easier for students to continue their education in the Gem State. The two institutions have announced a new partnership to streamline the credit transfer process, ensuring students who start at CEI can seamlessly transition to ISU to complete their bachelor's or master's degrees.

College of Eastern Idaho Launches New Associate of Arts in Education to Support Idaho’s Growing Need for Teachers

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) is proud to announce the launch of a new Associate of Arts (AA) in Education degree program beginning fall 2025. The program is designed to prepare students for transfer into four-year teacher education programs and help meet the region’s growing need for qualified educators.

“The State of Idaho — and eastern Idaho in particular…

ISU, CEI address statewide program shortage through collaborative venture

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Idaho State University and College of Eastern Idaho have announced a strengthened partnership intended to provide increased educational experiences and access for students in Idaho Falls and eastern Idaho.

This enhanced collaboration reaffirms a shared commitment to advancing academic opportunities, enhancing student success, and creating seamless pathways for transfer mobility for students.

The agreement…

College of Eastern Idaho Launches First-Ever Police Academy

Wednesday, July 09, 2025

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) is proud to announce the start of its inaugural Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Patrol Academy. It began July 7^th, and marks a major milestone in CEI’s efforts to expand workforce training and directly support law enforcement needs in eastern Idaho.

“We are excited to offer a police academy for the first…

College of Eastern Idaho's College and Career Readiness Receives Grant from ProLiteracy to Expand ESL Access in Driggs

Wednesday, July 02, 2025

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (June 2025) — College of Eastern Idaho’s (CEI) College and Career Readiness (CCR) is proud to recognize its continued partnership with ProLiteracy, which awarded CCR a $5,000 grant in August 2024 to support the college’s English as a Second Language (ESL) efforts in Driggs, Idaho.

The funding helped maintain in-person ESL classes at CEI…

College of Eastern Idaho Board of Trustees Appoints Dana Kirkham as New Trustee

Thursday, June 26, 2025

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — At its meeting on Tuesday, June 24, the College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Board of Trustees appointed Dana Kirkham to fill the vacant Zone 5 trustee seat.

Kirkham brings extensive experience in government, economic development, and strategic leadership to her new role on the Board. She currently serves as Senior Director of Regulatory and Strategic Initiatives for the Idaho Environmental…

Trustee Scheid Tenders Resignation from the CEI Board of Trustees

Wednesday, June 04, 2025

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Board of Trustees announced the resignation of Trustee Carrie Scheid at its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 27. Her resignation is effective June 1, 2025.

Chairman Park Price noted that Trustee Scheid has served CEI faithfully throughout her eight years of service. “In many ways, Carrie was the driving force behind what CEI has become today. She was critical to the…

CEI Responds to Malware Incident with Swift Action and Ongoing Safeguards

Monday, June 02, 2025

Idaho Falls, ID — The College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) experienced a malware incident last week that prompted the college to proactively shut down its network systems as a precautionary measure.

The incident began when a student, using a personal laptop, accessed an external website that introduced malware into CEI’s network environment. CEI’s Information Technology (IT) team was actively monitoring and containing…

Congressman Mike Simpson Visits College of Eastern Idaho, Tours Key Programs and Future Tech Construction Site

Friday, May 30, 2025

I DAHO FALLS, Idaho — Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson visited College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) yesterday for a campus tour alongside CEI President Dr. Lori Barber and Trustee Chair Park Price. The visit highlighted CEI’s commitment to expanding workforce education and showcased several of the college’s high-demand training programs and facilities.

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