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CEI Launches Dental Hygiene Program

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Smiles across Eastern Idaho will soon have a few more helping hands. College of Eastern Idaho is launching a new Dental Hygiene program designed to prepare students for one of the region’s most in-demand healthcare careers while expanding access to oral health care for the community.

The program has been granted Initial Accreditation by the Commission on…

Failure Is a Part of the Journey: Kaden Scott Bybee’s CEI Story

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Kaden Scott Bybee knew that he wanted to be a pharmacist in eighth grade. But in May 2016 he was working as a bagger at Albertson’s instead of walking across the stage to receive his high school diploma. Now in his third year of pharmacy school at Idaho State University (ISU), Bybee has proven to himself and others that it’s never too late to achieve…

A Day In The Life of Dr Lori Barber, President of College of Eastern Idaho

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

With a packed schedule and few hours of free time in the day, Lori Barber, the President of the College of Eastern Idaho, starts her typical day off pretty peacefully.

As a longtime practitioner of yoga and someone who taught it for a decade, every morning at 4 a.m. Barber gets up and meditates.

Analysis: As the session continues, a semester of uncertainty unfolds on campuses

Thursday, February 26, 2026

In his second year as Boise State University’s student body president, Isaac Celedon is accustomed to spending his winters with one eye on higher education politics.

He says his classmates are paying more attention this year. They’re worried about paying more for tuition, when they’re already paying more for rent and food. Celedon wants to see students get engaged; he just hopes they don’t blame university leaders or the…

College of Eastern Idaho Celebrates Career and Technical Education Month

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, a nationwide celebration recognizing the value of hands-on education in preparing students for high-wage, high-skill, and in-demand careers. At College of Eastern Idaho (CEI), more than 20 CTE programs are equipping students with practical skills that directly support local workforce needs…

College of Eastern Idaho Launches New Alumni Network

Monday, February 09, 2026

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho has officially launched a new Alumni Network, creating a dedicated space for graduates to reconnect with their alma mater and build stronger ties within the Falcon Family.

The CEI Alumni Network is run by the CEI Foundation and is open to all CEI alumni at no cost. Alumni can register online and immediately begin…

Idaho Community Foundation Awards $4,000 to Support Student Success at College of Eastern Idaho

Friday, February 06, 2026

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) has been awarded $4,000 in grant funding from the Idaho Community Foundation (ICF) to support student success initiatives through CEI’s Center for New Directions.

The funding includes a $1,000 grant from ICF’s Forever Idaho East grant cycle and a $3,000 grant from the Kissler Family Foundation Philanthropic Gift Fund. These funds will help remove financial and…

New Dino? ISU Paleontologists Homing in on Possible New Species in Wyoming

Monday, February 02, 2026

Detailed in a paper published by the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, L.J. Krumenacker,…

College of Eastern Idaho Sees Strong Early Spring Enrollment Growth

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) is experiencing strong early momentum in spring enrollment, with increases in both student headcount and total credits compared to the same time last year.

As of January 26th, 1,944 students are enrolled for Spring 2026, representing a 7.3% increase year over year. Those…

Nursing graduate finds support, success through Center for New Directions

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

When Caitlyn Keelin walks the halls of Portneuf Medical Center’s progressive care unit, she’s not just a nurse tending to patients—she’s proof of what determination, community and the right support system can achieve.

Keelin’s path to nursing wasn’t a straight line. She became a mother at 15, earned her GED in Wyoming after leaving high school and started pursuing a career in pharmacy before stepping away to raise her…