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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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Part II, CEI celebrates top ranked Practical Nursing program in Idaho
Friday, February 16, 2024
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - The College of Eastern Idaho is celebrating after one of its programs was dubbed number one in the Gem state.
The school's practical nursing program is officially the top ranking program in all of Idaho.
Read MoreCEI president speaks to House Education Committee about growth
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) - Growth is happening for community colleges across the country, and it is no different for eastern Idaho.
College of Eastern Idaho President Rick Aman spoke to the House Education Committee Tuesday.
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Friday, February 09, 2024
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - The College of Eastern Idaho is celebrating after one of its programs was dubbed number one in the Gem state.
The school's practical nursing program is officially the top ranking program in all of Idaho.
Read MorePresident Aman Receives Phi Theta Kappa Award of Distinction
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) announces President Rick Aman has been selected to receive the Phi Theta Kappa Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction, a prestigious award for community college presidents.
College presidents and campus CEOs are selected for this award based on outstanding efforts given toward promoting the goals of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) and overall student success. This award is…
Mark Madsen selected as VP of Strategic Partnerships at CEI
Monday, January 22, 2024
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Mark Madsen has been selected for the role of Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at College of Eastern Idaho, bringing a wealth of experience. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Spanish Language and Study of the Americas from George Mason University and a Juris Doctor degree from Brigham Young University.
Mark's career includes substantial contributions in Washington D.C. from 1984-1999, where he…
Read MoreCEI enrollment jumps 14.4% for Spring 2024
Saturday, January 13, 2024
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) reports a 14.4% increase in credit student enrollment for the 2024 spring semester following the first week of classes.
The enrollment for the spring semester will continue to rise as regional Early College high school students enroll over the coming weeks.
Read MoreCEI reports another significant increase in enrollment
Saturday, January 13, 2024
IDAHO FALLS — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) had a 14.4 percent increase in credit student enrollment for the 2024 spring semester, the college reports. Enrollment for the spring semester is expected to continue to rise as Early College high school students continue to enroll over the coming weeks, the college said in a news release Friday.
“At a time when many educational institutions nationwide are facing challenges…
Read MoreCEI spring semester enrollment jumps 14.4%
Friday, January 12, 2024
College of Eastern Idaho saw a 14.4% increase in credit student enrollment for the 2024 spring semester following the first week of classes.
Spring semester enrollment is expected to rise as regional early college high school students enroll in the coming weeks, a college news release said.
Since transitioning from a technical college to a community college in 2017, CEI has seen consistent year-over year growth…
Read MoreIdaho community colleges begin offering four-year degrees
Monday, January 08, 2024
Beginning in Fall 2024, the College of Western Idaho will offer its first four-year degree, a milestone that didn’t come easy.
At a Dec. 13 Idaho State Board of Education meeting, trustees approved plans for both CWI and the College of Eastern Idaho, based in Idaho Falls, to implement their first four-year degrees after much debate.
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