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CEI Opens Future Tech Building, a New Hub for Hands-On Learning and Idaho’s Workforce
Thursday, August 13, 2026
CEI will celebrate the opening of the approximately $52 million, 88,000-square-foot facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony today, Aug. 13, at 1 p.m. The new building was created to meet growing student demand, expand hands-on training and prepare more Idahoans for careers in some of the region’s fastest-growing industries. That
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CEI Opens Future Tech Building, a New Hub for Hands-On Learning and Idaho’s Workforce
Thursday, August 13, 2026
CEI will celebrate the opening of the approximately $52 million, 88,000-square-foot facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony today, Aug. 13, at 1 p.m. The new building was created to meet growing student demand, expand hands-on training and prepare more Idahoans for careers in some of the region’s fastest-growing industries. That demand continues to rise: CEI saw an 8.8% increase in summer headcount and is currently tracking an…
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College of Eastern Idaho Partnered with Local Business for a Diesel Camp
Monday, August 10, 2026
A local business hosted a diesel camp at the College of Eastern Idaho for High School students. Titan Machinery partnered with the college to host the camp.
The two day camp taught students about diesel mechanics, technology and what those in the field face on a daily basis.
Campers had the opportunity to learn about hydraulics, AC work and electrical, with hands on projects and classroom instruction.…
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CEI Announces New BEA Applied STEM Institute
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI), in partnership with Battelle Energy Alliance (BEA), will launch the BEA Applied STEM Institute this fall, creating new hands-on learning opportunities and pipeline development for students interested in high-demand STEM fields. BEA operates Idaho National Laboratory (INL) for the Department of Energy.…
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The Great Race for Education brings Valhalla-sized competition to Idaho Falls
Thursday, July 23, 2026
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — More than 300 participants raced across Idaho Falls on Friday, July 17, during the College of Eastern Idaho Foundation’s annual The Great Race for Education.
This year’s event, The Great Race for Education – Valhalla Edition, brought together 19 teams from the community for a day of clue-solving, physical challenges and friendly competition—all while raising over $65,000 to…
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CEI president calls Future Tech Building a game changer
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Furniture and equipment are being moved in for the new $52 million building on the campus at the College of Eastern Idaho in Idaho Falls as the Aug. 13 grand opening draws closer.
“We have invited over 800 people from all around the state,” said Dr. Lori Barber, CEI president. “We are expecting it to be the event of August for Idaho Falls.”
The official name for CEI’s newest addition is the Battelle Energy…
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College of Eastern Idaho Foundation Awards More Than $50,000 in Campus Grants
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Foundation has awarded more than $50,000 in campus grants to support student success, workforce training, and educational opportunities across College of Eastern Idaho during the 2026-27 academic year.
The grants will fund 16 faculty- and staff-led projects spanning health sciences, agricultural…
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College of Eastern Idaho’s College and Career Readiness Program Celebrates Record GED Completions
Thursday, June 25, 2026
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho’s College and Career Readiness program is celebrating a record year of GED completions. As of June 11, 2026, CEI’s College and Career Readiness program has recorded 79 GED completions, continuing a strong upward trend for adult learners in eastern Idaho. The program saw 40 GED completions in FY 2024 and 56 in FY 2025.
College and…
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College of Eastern Idaho Early College Program Earns National Accreditation
Monday, June 22, 2026
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho's Early College Program has earned accreditation from the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP), the nation's only accrediting organization dedicated specifically to concurrent/dual enrollment programs.
The accreditation recognizes CEI's commitment to providing high-quality college coursework to high…
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Teton Flood 50th Discussion Panel
Wednesday, June 03, 2026
6:00 PM • COLLEGE OF EASTERN IDAHO • BUILDING 3, ROOM 306
Teton Dam Flood—That Day in June
Join a panel of scholars and storytellers to explore the dam’s rise, collapse, and lasting impact on Idaho’s land, people, and policies.
Panelists:
College of Eastern Idaho to Host First Ag Tech Robotics Challenge for High School Students
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho will host the first Ag Tech Robotics Challenge on May 14, bringing high school students from across eastern Idaho together for a hands-on competition focused on agriculture technology, coding, and problem-solving.
The free event, organized in partnership with University of Idaho Extension, introduces students to…
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