NEWS

A New Year Gives CEI Chance to Reflect

Tuesday . December 31, 2019

Idaho Falls — Ringing in a New Year is a reflective time for many people, and it’s no different for College of Eastern Idaho administrators.

CEI transitioned from a technical college to a community college in 2017, and heading into year three, CEI President Rick Aman says goals have been met, new ones set and promises kept. Aman is…

CEI Students Can Soon Earn AA Degree Entirely Online

Thursday . December 19, 2019

Idaho Falls — Students at the College of Eastern Idaho soon have the opportunity to earn an Associate of Arts degree without ever stepping foot on campus.

The community college recently received the green light by its accreditation body, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, to offer an Associate of Arts (60 credits…

CEI Iadntros 2 Nursing Programs to Meet Soaring Demand

Thursday . December 05, 2019

Idaho Falls — The College of Eastern Idaho is preparing more students to fill a growing demand for nurses in Idaho.

The “Part-Time Registered Nurse Program” and the “LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to RN (Registered Nurse) Bridge Program” are being rolled out. Both will allow students who work full time during the day to do schooling…

CEI Can Be Overflow For EIRMC In Disaster

Friday . November 29, 2019

Idaho Falls — If a major disaster ever strikes in Idaho Falls, the College of Eastern Idaho could take some of the burden off Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

In the situation where EIRMC would have to evacuate patients or not be able to care for them, they could be moved to CEI’s nursing facilities.

CEI Emphasizes Options in Connecting Kids to College

Monday . September 30, 2019

Idaho Falls — Options are key to connecting kids to college, says Tonya Tracy. The more options, the better.

“We’re trying to explode the number of choices for students,” said Tracy, a state transition coordinator who works with the College of Eastern Idaho.

CEI's ‘Smash’ Tournament Heralds Future Possibilities

Tuesday . August 06, 2019

Idaho Falls — Dozens of gamers flocked to the College of Eastern Idaho’s Creek Building Saturday to battle head-to-head for “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” supremacy in the school’s “Smash” tournament.

The event was a double elimination-style tournament with contestants divided into two brackets depending on their age. The school had…

CEI Hosts Kids Cooking Academy

Monday . July 01, 2019

In the past, the College of Eastern Idaho has done cooking courses for adults. Then the question came up: why not do a summer camp for kids? "It's funny what they already come knowing, and the passion that they already have," said Blake Avery, the instructor for the course and sous chef for Catered Your Way.

Rural Students Seek More Education Options

Wednesday . May 01, 2019

Salmon resident Jackie Brownlee, a 30-year-old mother of two, is taking college nursing classes in hopes of improving her career opportunities.

She says there is no future for those Salmon residents and children who lack some form of
post-secondary education.

CEI opens new Armed Forces Center

Monday . April 15, 2019

Thursday, the College of Eastern Idaho cut a ribbon of new opportunity for those who have served with its new armed forces center. The project was made possible through a donation from the Maeck Foundation, and will be used as a tool to attract and serve more eastern Idaho veterans.