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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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Nursing graduate finds support, success through Center for New Directions
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
When Caitlyn Keelin walks the halls of Portneuf Medical Center’s progressive care unit, she’s not just a nurse tending to patients—she’s proof of what determination, community and the right support system can achieve.
Keelin’s path to nursing wasn’t a straight line. She became a mother at 15, earned her GED in Wyoming after leaving high school and started pursuing a career in pharmacy before stepping away to raise her…
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Two CEI Nursing Students Elected to Lead Idaho Student Nurses Association
Monday, January 26, 2026
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) is proud to announce that two student members of its campus Student Nurses Association (SNA) chapter, Karina Silva and Isabella Cantu, have been elected to serve as President and Vice President, respectively, of the Idaho Student Nurses Association (ISNA), a statewide chapter of the…
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AI Is Coming to English 101: CEI to Launch AI-Supported Writing Course in Fall 2026
Friday, January 23, 2026
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) will launch an updated English 101 course in Fall 2026 that emphasizes generative AI literacy, helping students understand, evaluate, and responsibly navigate AI tools. Making CEI one of the first institutions in Idaho to integrate this kind of instruction into its first-year composition curriculum.
With the…
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CEI new tech building update
Friday, January 23, 2026
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — If you have driven past College of Eastern Idaho lately, it would be hard to miss the construction of the brand new Battelle Energy Alliance Future Tech building that is nearing completion.
"We are very excited that both Frontier Credit Union and Battelle Energy Alliance came together to name this building, and it's going to house some of our most high-tech programs here on campus," says…
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How CEI is using AI and tech to fight the anticipated ‘Recession Baby’ enrollment cliff
Thursday, January 22, 2026
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — It’s been 18 years since the 2008 recession, and 2026 will be the first year "recession babies" reach college age. However, there will be fewer students nationwide due to a significant drop in birth rates.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, colleges and universities collectively experienced a 15% decline in enrollment between 2010 and 2021 due to various contributing factors.…
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CEI Apprenticeship Enrollment Hits Record High, Meeting Growing Workforce Demand in Eastern Idaho
Friday, January 16, 2026
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) is proud to announce a record-breaking 625 students enrolled in its apprenticeship programs this year. An all-time high that reflects rapid regional growth and a surging demand for skilled trades.
The programs, which include Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC, provide students with both classroom instruction and…
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Cybersecurity interns demonstrate strength of Idaho programs
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Though they’d never met before the summer of 2025, interns James Dawson and Andrew Bonilla were a dream team for the Idaho National Laboratory’s (INL) Cybercore Integration Center.
Dawson, from Idaho State University, specialized in industrial control systems and…
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Gabby Petito and Dylan Round’s parents back in Idaho with a message about domestic violence
Monday, December 01, 2025
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — In a forum at the College of Eastern Idaho, it was all ears as the parents of Gabby Petito and Dylan Rounds shared messages about the signs and symptoms of domestic violence.
"You know, domestic violence, it has a pattern, and patterns are predictable and what's predictable is preventable," said Nichole Schmidt, the mother of Gabby Petito and president of the Gabby Petito Foundation. "What…
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CEI Foundation Honors 2025 Award Recipients and Celebrates Over $400,000 in Student Support
Thursday, November 13, 2025
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Foundation celebrated campus and community excellence at its annual Celebration of Giving event on Thursday, November 6, held at the Westbank Convention Center.
The evening recognized the achievements of faculty, staff, and community partners who have made outstanding contributions to CEI and its students. The 2025 award recipients are:…
College of Eastern Idaho Celebrates First-Ever POST Academy Graduation
Friday, November 07, 2025
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) celebrated a major milestone this week with the graduation of its first-ever Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Patrol Academy. The momentous occasion marked the culmination of an intensive 18-week program designed to prepare new officers for careers in law enforcement and the beginning of five new careers in agencies across eastern Idaho.…
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