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Lori Barber officially inaugurated as president of College of Eastern Idaho

Sunday . November 17, 2024

It’s been about 100 days since Lori Barber took the helm of College of Eastern Idaho as its second president.

She was formally inaugurated in her new role Friday night during a celebration at the Downtown Event Center in Idaho Falls. During the event, Barber received high praise from local leaders, educators and the

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Press Release

CEI Medical Assisting Program Embraces National Giving Day with Successful Coat Drive

Tuesday . December 10, 2024

In the spirit of National Giving Day, College of Eastern Idaho’s (CEI) Medical Assisting Program organized a heartwarming coat drive through December 3, collecting over 50 coats to benefit the Idaho Falls Humanitarian Center. This initiative underscores CEI’s commitment to making a positive impact on the community through service and generosity.

The Idaho Falls Humanitarian Center, known for its far-reaching efforts…

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Idaho State Journal

College of Eastern Idaho president highlights Idaho State Journal's annual Women of Influence awards

Friday . December 06, 2024

Luminescent trees wrapped in brightly colored Christmas lights adorned the expanse of the Shoshone-Bannock Hotel and Casino as attendees gathered this week for the Idaho State Journal's annual Women of Influence awards event.

A large crowd assembled for the celebration in the hotel's events center to honor several of the region's most influential women. 

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East Idaho News

Lori Barber officially inaugurated as president of College of Eastern Idaho

Sunday . November 17, 2024

It’s been about 100 days since Lori Barber took the helm of College of Eastern Idaho as its second president.

She was formally inaugurated in her new role Friday night during a celebration at the Downtown Event Center in Idaho Falls. During the event, Barber received high praise from local leaders, educators and the Idaho State Board of Education.

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Press Release

College of Eastern Idaho’s Workforce Training Apprenticeships Earn Federal Recognition

Wednesday . November 06, 2024

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) is excited to announce that two of its Workforce Training and Continuing Education (WTCE) apprenticeship programs, in electrical and construction, have been awarded federal recognition through collaboration with Idaho Business for Education (IBE).

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Dr. Jessica Sargent of College of Eastern Idaho Wins Prestigious Innovative Educator Award

Wednesday . October 23, 2024

College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) is proud to announce that Dr. Jessica Sargent, faculty lead and instructor in Social Sciences, has been awarded the Innovative Educator Award in the Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing at the 2024 General Education Summit.

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Clothesline Project returns to CEI for its fourth year

Tuesday . October 15, 2024

The Clothesline Project returns to Idaho Falls for its fourth year, taking place from Oct. 15-17 at College of Eastern Idaho. This meaningful interactive exhibit raises awareness of victims of assault and abuse while honoring survivors through the art of shirt-making.

The Clothesline Project offers a platform for survivors who have experienced any form of intimate violence in their lives to come forward and design a t-…

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East Idaho News

CEI’s new Professional Development Center will ‘connect learners with better jobs’

Thursday . September 26, 2024

IDAHO FALLS – The completion of College of Eastern Idaho’s Professional Development Center is the culmination of an idea first proposed by former Bonneville County Commissioner Cliff Long.

That’s what Trevor Elordi, CEI’s vice president of workforce development and continuing education, told the crowd Thursday afternoon at a ribbon-cutting and open house of the new building.

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CEI to Hold Open House and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Professional Development Center

Monday . September 23, 2024

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) will hold an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, September 26, 12:00 PM at the new CEI Workforce Training Professional Development Center (PDC) on 240 Technology Drive.

This will be a celebration for the opening of the PDC building and the kickoff of CEI’s East Idaho Workforce Campus.

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East Idaho News

Fall enrollment at CEI may be record-breaking

Monday . September 16, 2024

IDAHO FALLS — College of Eastern Idaho is on track to have record-setting fall enrollment again. Three weeks into the new semester, CEI’s year-over-year enrollment was up 10.6% from Fall 2023, with many more students anticipated to enroll in early college and Block B courses throughout the semester.

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CEI breaks ground for new tech building

Thursday . August 01, 2024

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - The College of Eastern Idaho broke ground for its new future tech building Thursday morning.

The new 88,000 square-foot energy, innovation, and technology building will have two levels. It will hold courses for cyber security, energy systems, nuclear technology, and more.

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