NEWS

Trustee Scheid Tenders Resignation from the CEI Board of Trustees

Wednesday, June 04, 2025

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Board of Trustees announced the resignation of Trustee Carrie Scheid at its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 27. Her resignation is effective June 1, 2025.

Chairman Park Price noted that Trustee Scheid has served CEI faithfully throughout her eight years of service. “In many ways, Carrie was the driving force behind what CEI has become today. She was critical to the…

CEI Responds to Malware Incident with Swift Action and Ongoing Safeguards

Monday, June 02, 2025

Idaho Falls, ID — The College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) experienced a malware incident last week that prompted the college to proactively shut down its network systems as a precautionary measure.

The incident began when a student, using a personal laptop, accessed an external website that introduced malware into CEI’s network environment. CEI’s Information Technology (IT) team was actively monitoring and containing…

Congressman Mike Simpson Visits College of Eastern Idaho, Tours Key Programs and Future Tech Construction Site

Friday, May 30, 2025

I DAHO FALLS, Idaho — Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson visited College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) yesterday for a campus tour alongside CEI President Dr. Lori Barber and Trustee Chair Park Price. The visit highlighted CEI’s commitment to expanding workforce education and showcased several of the college’s high-demand training programs and facilities.

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CEI Hosts First-Ever Student Presentation Day to Showcase Innovation and Achievement

Thursday, May 29, 2025

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) held its inaugural Student Presentation Day on Friday, May 2, offering students a unique opportunity to showcase their work in robotics, research, digital media, and more. The open-house style event was designed to highlight student achievement and celebrate the knowledge and skills developed throughout the semester.

The event…

Record-Breaking Year for CEI’s Early College Program: Over 80 High School Seniors Earn Associate Degrees

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) celebrated a major milestone during its 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Tuesday, May 13, over 80 high school seniors from 19 area high schools crossed the stage with associate degrees in hand, all before receiving their high school diplomas. This marks the largest group of Early College graduates in CEI’s history.

CEI hosts JFAC in historic visit to the community college

Monday, May 19, 2025

IDAHO FALLS — For the first time in College of Eastern Idaho’s history, the state’s Joint Financial Appropriation Committee visited the institution.

The 50 members of Idaho’s JFAC, which has provided financial support for CEI since 2017, heard testimony from industry leaders about the school’s ability to prepare community members for jobs.

CEI’s President Lori Barber told the committee it has funded nearly $1.7…

Registration underway for CEI’s Great Race for Education

Monday, May 19, 2025

IDAHO FALLS — A race for the body and mind? The College of Eastern Idaho’s Great Race for Education is set to return for its 16th year to raise money for education and provide a challenge.

On July 18, at 10 a.m., 20 teams will participate in CEI’s Great Race for Education at the Waterfront at the Snake River Landing.

Modeled after the TV show “The Amazing Race”, this race will challenge teams physically and…

College of Eastern Idaho to Celebrate 2025 Graduates at Commencement Ceremony

Monday, May 12, 2025

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) will host its 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Tuesday, May 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hero Arena in the Mountain America Center. CEI’s Nurse Pinning Ceremony will also take place earlier in the day at the same venue, honoring nursing graduates as they prepare to enter the healthcare field.

This year…

Judges visit CEI for Law Day

Thursday, May 01, 2025

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — May 1 is National Law Day, and the College of Eastern Idaho has been found guilty of giving its students an excellent opportunity to learn about the Judicial Branch.

Judges visited the college to teach the students about what they do in a week, as well as the court system in the 7th District and Bonneville County.

College of Eastern Idaho Earns National Recognition as an "Opportunity College and University"

Thursday, May 01, 2025

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) is proud to announce that it has been recognized as an Opportunity College and University by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education for 2025 — making CEI the only institution in Idaho and one of just 479 schools nationwide to receive this prestigious new designation.

The new …