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CEI Opens Future Tech Building, a New Hub for Hands-On Learning and Idaho’s Workforce
Thursday, August 13, 2026
CEI will celebrate the opening of the approximately $52 million, 88,000-square-foot facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony today, Aug. 13, at 1 p.m. The new building was created to meet growing student demand, expand hands-on training and prepare more Idahoans for careers in some of the region’s fastest-growing industries. That
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CEI partners with Project Lead The Way to expand STEM pipelines in Eastern Idaho
Thursday, October 22, 2026
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The BEA Applied STEM Institute at College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) has partnered with Project Lead The Way (PLTW) to expand access to engineering, advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity pathways for students across eastern Idaho.
PLTW is an organization dedicated to preparing PreK–12 students for careers, college and life through hands-on…
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CEI Brings Community Together to Support Survivors
Thursday, October 22, 2026
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho hosted its sixth annual Clothesline Project Oct. 20–22, a visual display of shirts decorated with personal messages and artwork to give a voice to survivors of violence and honor those whose lives have been affected. The event brought students, employees and community members together to raise awareness of abuse, remember those lost to violence…
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CEI Nursing celebrates 50 years of service, education and excellence
Monday, October 19, 2026
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho will celebrate 50 years of nursing education with an open house Thursday, Oct. 22, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Battelle Energy Alliance Future Tech Building in partnership with Frontier Credit Union. A formal program will begin at 6 p.m.
CEI’s nursing program began in 1976 at Eastern Idaho Vocational Technical School, which later…
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CEI Instructor Heidi Tighe Receives Statewide Award for Innovative Teaching
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho instructor Heidi Tighe received the Idaho GEM Innovative Educator Award in Written Communication at the Idaho General Education Summit, held Oct. 1–2 in Boise. This marks the third consecutive year a CEI faculty member has earned one of the statewide GEM Awards.
The Idaho GEM (General Education…
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Building a college, leaving a legacy: Park Price helps transform College of Eastern Idaho
Friday, September 25, 2026
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) honored Park Price Thursday for nine years of service as the first Chairman of its Board of Trustees.
Under Price’s guidance, the campus expanded significantly with a brand-new 88,000-square-foot Battelle Energy Alliance Future Tech Building in Partnership with Frontier Credit Union.
"It's been a fabulous journey. It's one of those journeys that proved…
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CEI Foundation awards $350,000 in scholarships to 250 students
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The College of Eastern Idaho Foundation awarded $350,000 in scholarships to 250 students for the 2026–27 academic year, helping students pursue their education with fewer financial barriers.
The CEI Foundation scholarships are made possible by generous individuals, businesses and community organizations. Scholarships support students…
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Showcasing STEM: First-ever Nuclear Symposium at CEI inspires high school students
Thursday, September 17, 2026
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – College of Eastern Idaho’s first-ever ‘Let’s Talk Nuclear’ symposium launched today for 250 high students to explore future career options at Idaho National Laboratory.
Students from across the region learned about AI, radioisotope power systems, nuclear construction, business management, communications, project management, fire education, finances and nuclear medicine.
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College of Eastern Idaho Board of Trustees Appoints Jeff Carr as New Trustee
Friday, September 11, 2026
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — At a special meeting on Tuesday, September 8, College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Board of Trustees appointed Jeff Carr to fill the vacant Zone 3 trustee seat.
Carr currently serves as executive director of the Museum of Idaho, where he has worked since returning to Idaho Falls in 2017. He became the museum's executive director in January 2023.
A native…
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Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce: Idaho Intern's Journey in Project Controls
Wednesday, September 09, 2026
A partnership between Idaho Cleanup Project contractor Idaho Environmental Coalition and the College of Eastern Idaho is creating pathways to in-demand careers in project management and project controls.
A partnership between …
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Registration Opens for First BEA Applied STEM Institute Programs
Thursday, September 03, 2026
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Registration is now open for the first two student programs offered through the BEA Applied STEM Institute at College of Eastern Idaho (CEI).
Beginning in September, the Nuclear Industry Symposium and IDEA Academy will connect students with industry professionals, emerging technologies and career pathways shaping the future of Idaho’s workforce.
Nuclear Industry Symposium…
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