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College of Eastern Idaho’s Peace Officer Training Program Gains State Approval

Friday, March 14, 2025

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) is proud to announce the official approval of its Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) program, a major milestone that will bring vital law enforcement training to eastern Idaho. The program, unanimously approved by the state, will provide local, high-quality training for

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College of Eastern Idaho Debate Team Wins Gold at National Tournament in Washington, DC

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

IDAHO FALLS, ID — College of Eastern Idaho’s (CEI) debate team brought home a national title from the Phi Rho Pi Annual National Tournament in Washington, DC last month.

CEI sent two students, Gabe Clark and Liberty Madsen, to compete in the tournament and they were accompanied by their coach, Dr. Jill Kirkham, who is a General Education Instructor at the College. More than 50 community colleges from around the nation…

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CEI grad earns prestigious scholarship and acceptance to Stanford

Monday, May 22, 2023

IDAHO FALLS — Gabe Clark of Idaho Falls sees a world of possibilities at his fingertips.

The College of Eastern Idaho graduate learned on his graduation day last week that he has been awarded the highly-competitive Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. As part of that — his dream of attending Stanford University in California has also become a reality.

“Actually, I was asleep,” he told EastIdahoNews.com. “…

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College of Eastern Idaho Graduate Awarded Prestigious Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, Attending Stanford this Fall

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) is excited to announce that Gabe Clark has been selected as one of 60, nation-wide, high-achieving community college students to receive the prestigious Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. Clark, who graduated from CEI earlier this month with his associate of arts degree, will use the award to study political science at Stanford University this fall. The highly competitive…

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College of Eastern Idaho celebrates commencement

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

The College of Eastern Idaho convened the first-ever commencement ceremonies held in the Mountain
America Center on Tuesday evening.
Graduates in blue robes were individually recognized and received their graduation certificates from the
college's administration and faculty. The vast majority of the graduates already have secured jobs or will
continue their studies as juniors at four-year universities. More than 400…

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East Idaho News

College of Eastern Idaho to hold commencement at the Mountain America Center

Saturday, May 06, 2023

IDAHO FALLS — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) will hold its 2023 Commencement the evening of Tuesday, May 9, in the Hero Arena at the Mountain America Center thanks to the generous financial support of Mountain View and Idaho Falls Community Hospitals.

For the first time in several years, CEI will be able to celebrate all of its graduates in one, unified ceremony with the large event space that the Mountain America Center…

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College of Eastern Idaho to Hold Area’s First Commencement Ceremony at the Mountain America Center on May 9 th

Friday, May 05, 2023

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) will hold its 2023 Commencement the evening of Tuesday, May 9, in the Hero Arena at the Mountain America Center thanks to the generous financial support of Mountain View and Idaho Falls Community Hospitals. For the first time in several years, CEI will be able to celebrate all of its graduates in one, unified ceremony with the large event space that the Mountain America Center now…

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Energy Days electrifies students: Experts share opportunities available at INL

Friday, May 05, 2023

Topics including nuclear fission, microreactors, hydrogen technologies, bioenergy and cybersecurity were
featured at the inaugural Energy Days, hosted Thursday by Idaho National Laboratory and the College of
Eastern Idaho.
The event brought together high school and college students, nuclear industry experts and legislators to
learn about the future of energy technologies and opportunities in the field. It was held in…

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Five Firth High School seniors graduate with a college Associate of Science Degree

Friday, May 05, 2023

FIRTH:  When five Firth High School seniors graduate in the next couple weeks, they will not only walk with their fellow students to receive their high school diplomas but will walk with fellow students from the College of Eastern Idaho to receive their Associate of Science degree.

For the past three years, Strider Perry, Nateah Hawkins, Cy Marchant, Sage Morris, and Connor Johnson took dual-credit college classes…

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College of Eastern Idaho to award 296 degrees at commencement

Friday, May 05, 2023

The College is Eastern Idaho’s 2023 Commencement will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Mountain
America Center.
The college will issue more than 400 awards — 296 associate degrees and 119 certificates.

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Leadership In Nuclear Energy Commission returns to Idaho Falls

Thursday, May 04, 2023

The Leadership In Nuclear Energy Commission, the governor’s advisory group on nuclear energy, met
Wednesday in Idaho Falls to discuss the future of the Idaho National Laboratory and the nuclear energy
industry.
Co-chaired by Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke and Idaho National Laboratory Director John Wagner, the commission
consists of leaders from the Idaho National Laboratory, state government officials, policymakers and
local…

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