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College of Eastern Idaho’s Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Earns International Recognition for the First Time

Wednesday . March 26, 2025

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho’s (CEI) Beta Chi Psi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society has earned multiple international recognitions, marking a historic milestone for the chapter. This is the first time CEI’s PTK members and advisor will be honored on stage at PTK Catalyst 2025, the society’s annual international convention, held April 3-5 in Kansas City,…

College of Eastern Idaho Builds New Future Tech Building, Receives Approval for Police Training Program

Tuesday . March 25, 2025

Trevor Elordi, Vice President of Workforce Training and Operations, spoke with Cody Miller from BYU-Idaho Radio about the new POST program coming to CEI. He shared what it took to gain unanimous approval from the state, his personal connection to the program, and what it will mean for law enforcement careers in East Idaho. Trevor also discussed Future Tech and how this facility will impact our college and community for years to…

College of Eastern Idaho’s Peace Officer Training Program Gains State Approval

Friday . March 14, 2025

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) is proud to announce the official approval of its Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) program, a major milestone that will bring vital law enforcement training to eastern Idaho. The program, unanimously approved by the state, will provide local, high-quality training for new recruits, eliminating the need for agencies to send officers to Boise or Pocatello for…

College of Eastern Idaho Student Advances to Final Round for National Merit Scholarship

Thursday . February 27, 2025

College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) is proud to announce that Avigail Oliver, an exceptional student enrolled in CEI’s dual-credit program, has advanced to the final round of the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program. This achievement places her among the top academic scholars in the nation, recognizing her dedication to excellence in education and her outstanding academic abilities.

College of Eastern Idaho Celebrates Topping Out Ceremony for Future Tech Building

Tuesday . February 18, 2025

College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) reached a major milestone in the construction of its Future Tech Building with a Topping Out Ceremony held on Tuesday, February 18. This tradition, signifying the placement of the final structural beam, brought together students, faculty, donors, community members, and industry partners to celebrate the continued growth of CEI’s campus.

Lori Barber Shows Us It’s Never Too Late To Pursue a Goal

Monday . February 17, 2025

There’s sometimes a notion in our country that if you don't do something by the time you're 25 or 30, then just forget about it. It's too late. But the president of the College of Eastern Idaho begs to differ. “It is never too late. It is never too late to pursue a goal,” Lori Barber said.

Statehouse roundup, 2.3.25: Income tax cut sails through House

Monday . February 03, 2025

The House overwhelmingly passed a $253 million tax cut Monday — after some debate about how the cut might affect education budgets.

House Bill 40 is the largest of a series of proposed tax cuts totaling more than $400 million. It includes a buffet of cuts — including a $12 million income tax reduction for veterans…

Pumped and purposeful: Taiko drummers perform at CEI

Wednesday . January 29, 2025

The College of Eastern Idaho’s halls filled with the deep, booming sounds of drums Wednesday, as local taiko drummers performed for the lunar new year.

“As a community college, we value opportunities to bring people together and create a welcoming environment,” Hailey Mack, dean of students and student affairs, said in an email to the Post Register. “Today’s event is a collaborative effort designed to recognize and…

President Barber joins host Brennan Summers on Main Street Idaho

Wednesday . January 29, 2025

President Barber joins host Brennan Summers on Main Street Idaho, alongside President Dean Fisher of College of Southern Idaho, to discuss the exciting developments happening in Idaho’s community college network. Check out this insightful conversation about the future of higher education in our state!

Certified solutions: Industry and schools are working together to solve workforce needs

Wednesday . January 22, 2025

For many of the more than 33 million small businesses nationwide, reaching out or seeking assistance to find much-needed workers who possess the skills and educational background to help keep their ventures prosperous is often what it takes to succeed.