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College of Eastern Idaho announces partnership to launch Future Tech Building, Applied STEM Institute

Thursday, August 21, 2025

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The College of Eastern Idaho (CEI), in partnership with Battelle Energy Alliance (BEA) and Frontier Credit Union, is launching a new chapter in workforce development and STEM education. This joint effort includes constructing the Future Tech Building, and creating the BEA Applied STEM Institute and Frontier

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Dr. Jessica Sargent of College of Eastern Idaho Wins Prestigious Innovative Educator Award

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) is proud to announce that Dr. Jessica Sargent, faculty lead and instructor in Social Sciences, has been awarded the Innovative Educator Award in the Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing at the 2024 General Education Summit.

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Clothesline Project returns to CEI for its fourth year

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

The Clothesline Project returns to Idaho Falls for its fourth year, taking place from Oct. 15-17 at College of Eastern Idaho. This meaningful interactive exhibit raises awareness of victims of assault and abuse while honoring survivors through the art of shirt-making.

The Clothesline Project offers a platform for survivors who have experienced any form of intimate violence in their lives to come forward and design a t-…

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CEI’s new Professional Development Center will ‘connect learners with better jobs’

Thursday, September 26, 2024

IDAHO FALLS – The completion of College of Eastern Idaho’s Professional Development Center is the culmination of an idea first proposed by former Bonneville County Commissioner Cliff Long.

That’s what Trevor Elordi, CEI’s vice president of workforce development and continuing education, told the crowd Thursday afternoon at a ribbon-cutting and open house of the new building.

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CEI to Hold Open House and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Professional Development Center

Monday, September 23, 2024

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) will hold an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, September 26, 12:00 PM at the new CEI Workforce Training Professional Development Center (PDC) on 240 Technology Drive.

This will be a celebration for the opening of the PDC building and the kickoff of CEI’s East Idaho Workforce Campus.

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Fall enrollment at CEI may be record-breaking

Monday, September 16, 2024

IDAHO FALLS — College of Eastern Idaho is on track to have record-setting fall enrollment again. Three weeks into the new semester, CEI’s year-over-year enrollment was up 10.6% from Fall 2023, with many more students anticipated to enroll in early college and Block B courses throughout the semester.

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CEI breaks ground for new tech building

Thursday, August 01, 2024

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - The College of Eastern Idaho broke ground for its new future tech building Thursday morning.

The new 88,000 square-foot energy, innovation, and technology building will have two levels. It will hold courses for cyber security, energy systems, nuclear technology, and more.

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It’s official! Construction on CEI’s new Future Tech building begins

Thursday, August 01, 2024

IDAHO FALLS – College of Eastern Idaho officially broke ground on its new Future Tech Building Thursday morning.

Construction on the 88,000-square-foot building is now underway in an empty field on the north side of the Idaho Falls campus. The two-level building will house energy, innovation and technology-related courses, such as cybersecurity and mechatronics, as well as IT and STEM programs.

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CEI’s to Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for Future Tech Building

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Future Tech building on Thursday, August 1, at 9:30 a.m. The community is invited to attend and participate in the celebration.


After a three-year effort, the construction of the two-level, 88,000 square foot energy, innovation, and technology building has begun on the north end of campus. The State of Idaho Department…

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CEI Foundation’s 15th Annual Great Race for Education to be held July 19

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Foundation will host its annual premier fundraiser, The Great Race for Education “Treasure Island” Edition on Friday, July 19, 2024. This largescale scavenger hunt sends teams of four runners through the Snake River Landing area following clues that take them to secret locations where they complete fun, complex challenges

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Dr. Lori Barber Named Second President to Lead CEI

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

The College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lori Barber as the second president of CEI. She is expected to assume the office on August 1, 2024.
The Board of Trustees thanks the entire College community for participating in the presidential finalist forums. All feedback was reviewed and greatly valued by the Board. This collaborative and concerted work truly enriched the…

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