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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 to Hold Nurse Pinning at Drive-in, Virtual Graduation and Other Events for Students
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Idaho Falls — The College of Eastern Idaho community found itself in the same boat as other schools — wanting to celebrate its 2020 class but needing to come up with a creative way to do so.
CEI’S traditional May commencement at the Idaho Falls Civic Center was canceled because of the global COVID-19 pandemic. But the college is planning to honor students by holding a virtual graduation Thursday evening at 6 p.m., and a…
Read MoreDr. Angela Sackett new Dean of General Education
Saturday, May 09, 2020
Dr. Angela Sackett has accepted the Dean of General Education position at College of Eastern Idaho (CEI).
Dr. Angela Sackett is an Idaho Falls native. She attended local schools and graduated from BYU-I formerly Ricks College) and ISU with degrees in Microbiology. During her time at ISU, she spent nearly two years on a fellowship with Associated Western Universities at Idaho National Laboratory. She worked on various…
Read MoreTom Marcotte Hired as Director of IT Services
Saturday, May 09, 2020
Tom Marcotte has accepted the Director of IT Services position at College of Eastern Idaho (CEI). Tom spent the last 20 years at Skidmore College, in Saratoga Springs, NY, where he most recently served as the Assistant Chief Technology Officer.
Read MoreWGU and CEI Partner to Offer Graduates Pathways to Complete University Degrees
Thursday, May 07, 2020
Salt Lake City, Utah — Online, nonprofit Western Governors University (WGU) and
College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) announce an agreement to offer graduates of CEI pathways
to in-demand university degrees. The partnership extends a generous transfer credit policy
to CEI alumni enrolling at WGU – meaning more of their hard work at CEI will be
recognized, saving them money and allowing them to graduate sooner. Additionally,…
Community COVID Conversations
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Thursday, April 30th, from 12:00 to 1:00pm, CEI and Idaho Falls Community Hospital will
host a conversation on COVID-19 and its impact on the local community on YouTube Live.
Local medical experts will share practical tips on how to protect yourself, debunk misconceptions
and direct you to important local resources. Everyone in our community is invited to join via
https://youtu.be/-Y18WZnjdrU. Questions can be submitted…
Tiffany Cleverly Appointed Director of Financial Aid
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Tiffany Cleverly has been appointed the Director of Financial Aid at College of Eastern Idaho (CEI). Tiffany has worked in Financial Aid for 14 years.
Read MoreHow Local Institutions Are Dealing With COVID-19
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Idaho Falls — One month ago, life dramatically changed for more than 35,000 college and university students in eastern Idaho when Brigham Young University-Idaho, Idaho State University, and College of Eastern Idaho closed their campuses due to the threat of COVID-19.
The schools moved instruction online, and graduation ceremonies they would be holding this time of year were canceled. Summer semesters are being figured out…
Read MoreCEI To Offer All GenEd Classes Online for Summer Semester
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Idaho Falls, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) has announced the summer semester will be offered fully online.
The semester begins June 1, and summer registration going on now.
Read MoreLes Scott Named New Director of Facilities at CEI
Thursday, February 20, 2020
RE: Business News Announcement
Lester (Les) Scott has been named Director of Facilities for College of Eastern Idaho (CEI). Les
holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Idaho State University and has over 31 years of
both technical and leadership experience at Idaho National Laboratory (INL).
Amanda Logan Chosen as New Executive Liaison for CEI
Thursday, February 20, 2020
RE: Business News Announcement
Amanda Logan has been named Executive Liaison for College of Eastern Idaho (CEI). Amanda was
raised in Idaho Falls and graduated magna cum laude from Skyline High School. She graduated summa
cum laude from Moravian College (Bethlehem, PA) with a bachelor’s degree in economics and political
science. Amanda began her career conducting economic policy research and analysis at a think tank in…