NEWS

2 new Bachelor of Applied Science degrees approved at CEI

Wednesday . December 13, 2023

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - The Idaho State Board of Education Wednesday approved requests by the College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) and the College of Western Idaho (CWI) to begin offering specific Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degrees.

Two will be offered at CEI and one at CWI.

CEI to Host Nurse Pinning Ceremony to Honor Graduates

Wednesday . December 06, 2023

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho is set to host its nurse pinning ceremony on Friday, December 8th, at the Bennion Student Union in University Place, Idaho Falls. The ceremony will be divided into two sessions, starting with the pinning of full-time RN program nurses at 3:00 pm, with approximately 30 participants, followed by the pinning of LPNs and part-time RNs, with an estimated 40 participants.

Tigers and Grizzlies offer new tutoring opportunity to students with CEI partnership

Friday . November 17, 2023

Skyline and Idaho Falls high school students are flocking to a new tutoring program being offered on-site at their schools in collaboration with College of Eastern Idaho.

“I started going to the tutoring because I have loss of-credit absences, so just missing school,” Idaho Falls junior Maria Villasez said. “Not going to lie, I thought it was going to be boring, and I was just going to sit there. But I was behind on my…

National Philanthropy Day: Service Learning Teaches Students About Their Community and Makes Them Better Writers

Wednesday . November 15, 2023

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Dr. Steve Harrison, the Written Communications Course Lead and an English faculty member at College of Eastern Idaho (CEI), has a unique twist to teaching writing skills—community service. Service-learning is a teaching and learning strategy that connects academic curriculum to community problem-solving.

Idaho LAUNCH – a game changer for eastern Idaho students

Tuesday . November 14, 2023

Eastern Idaho’s high school seniors have a lot going on. There are so many things to think about and do as they complete this stage of their lives.

But now is also the time to prepare for what comes next. And those looking to attend a college or university, attain a two-year certificate, or complete a timely workforce training program have access to an unprecedented opportunity: Idaho LAUNCH.

CEI Hosts Two Events for High School Students: Idaho Launch Help & Discovering In-Demand Healthcare Careers

Wednesday . November 08, 2023

IDAHO FALLS, ID — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) is thrilled to invite high school students and their parents for two exciting events taking place on Tuesday, November 14. The evening promises to be a valuable opportunity for prospective students and their families to explore careers in the healthcare field and learn about grant and scholarship opportunities across all careers.

CEI Practical Nursing program achieves top ranking in Idaho

Wednesday . November 01, 2023

The practical nursing program at College of Eastern Idaho has been named the top training program of its kind in the state.

“We really do have excellent graduates,” Kirsten Erickson, CEI nursing chairwoman/coadministrator, said. “… We have a first-class institution, here local, that is accessible, affordable, can give them a career that can really make a difference in their life and provide options for them in the future…

CEI hopes to keep graduating seniors local with Idaho LAUNCH

Friday . October 27, 2023

IDAHO FALLS – The College of Eastern Idaho is incentivizing local graduating seniors to stay local and become marketable with the Idaho LAUNCH program.

CEI President Rick Aman, Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce CEO Paul Baker, and Idaho Sen. Dave Lent, spoke on Friday about the new program thanks to the Idaho LAUNCH Grant, how it will work, and how they hope it will impact the community.

Time is ticking to apply to Idaho LAUNCH

Friday . October 27, 2023

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - Directors of the College of Eastern Idaho and Chamber of Commerce say time is ticking to apply to the Idaho LAUNCH program.

Idaho LAUNCH aims to inform high school seniors of their educational opportunities in high-demand, STEM fields like nursing, dental hygiene, plumbing and welding. 

Practical Nursing Program Ranked #1 in Idaho

Wednesday . October 25, 2023

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho's Practical Nursing (PN) program has emerged as the #1 Ranked Practical Nursing Program in Idaho, a distinction attributed to its consistent exceptional competency and a remarkable 100% first-time NCLEX pass rate over the past 5 years.