NEWS

CEI Announces Mask Requirement for Fall Semester

Friday, August 20, 2021

College of Eastern Idaho begins the fall semester Monday, August 23.
After consultation and deliberation with the College Board of Trustees and
Administration, CEI announces a mandatory face mask requirement in all
CEI buildings beginning the first day of fall semester classes, August 23.

CEI Foundation Raises Tens of Thousands of Dollars to Help Students Attend College

Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Idaho Falls — If raising money to help people go to college is satisfying, then raising tens of thousands of dollars with a scavenger hunt in downtown Idaho Falls is the icing on the cake.

New Future Tech Building - "Gateway to Opportunity"

Monday, June 21, 2021

Idaho Falls, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) has released the latest
design concepts for its new Future Tech building. The College is aggressively
fundraising for the state-of-the-art facility and hope to complete the project in late
2023 or early 2024.

Idaho Colleges & Universities Face Enrollment Decline, Except for CEI

Monday, June 21, 2021

Boise – Idaho’s public colleges and universities have lost more than 5,000 students since the pandemic.

It’s not worst-case scenario stuff. The 18-month dropoff was 8.7%, but administrators feared a 20% decrease.

Idaho Colleges & Universities Face Enrollment Decline, Except for CEI

Monday, June 21, 2021

Boise – Idaho’s public colleges and universities have lost more than 5,000 students since the pandemic.

It’s not worst-case scenario stuff. The 18-month dropoff was 8.7%, but administrators feared a 20% decrease.

CTE Programs See Huge Enrollment Boost

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

The pandemic has brought unique challenges for young people entering the workforce, but local education programs like Career and Technical Education (CTE) are working to help.

CEI to Hold Virtual Graduation for Class of 2021

Thursday, May 20, 2021

Idaho Falls, Idaho (KIFI) — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) will hold a virtual 2021 graduation ceremony Thursday, May 13.

The virtual ceremony can be viewed at 7 p.m. on CEI Facebook Live and the CEI homepage at cei.edu…

CEI Board of Trustees Lifts Mask and Distancing Requirements

Sunday, May 16, 2021

Idaho Falls, Idaho — On Friday, May 14, the College of Eastern Idaho
Board of Trustees conducted a Special Meeting to discuss the existing
COVID-19 mask and physical distancing requirements in place on the CEI
campus. After a brief discussion, the Board unanimously approved
discontinuing the requirement for masks and physical distancing, effective
Monday, May 17, 2021.

Teacher Talk: Lorin McArthur

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Name: Lorin McArthur
Position: Energy systems program instructor at College of
Eastern Idaho
Years experience: 11 years at CEI/ Eastern Idaho Technical
College, 32 years teaching at Idaho universities

Construction Combine: Students & Builders Partner to Construct for a Cause

Wednesday, April 07, 2021

Idaho Falls — Local students got hands-on experience Wednesday with different trades at the two-day Idaho Falls Construction Combine.

The Home Depot Foundation, College of Eastern Idaho and the Eastern Idaho Home Builders Association teamed up for the event. While the first combine began years ago in Pocatello, the events spread to Idaho Falls in 2019, giving more opportunities to students in the area.