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Construction slated to begin on new Future Tech building at CEI in June
Tuesday . May 14, 2024
After three years of planning, a new Future Tech building at College of Eastern Idaho is finally moving forward.
CEI’s Board of Trustees recently approved the construction of a two-level, 88,000-square-foot energy, innovation and technology building in an empty field on the north side of the Idaho Falls campus.
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CEI Board Interviews Candidates to Fill Zone 4 Trustee Vacancy
Friday . March 31, 2023
Idaho Falls, ID — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting the
evening of Thursday, March 30, 2023, to interview candidates to fill the vacancy left by Trustee
Craig Miller.
The Board interviewed the following three candidates who applied and live in Zone 4:
• Cecile Pérez — Community advocate and volunteer; Planning to return to CEI as a
student this fall
• Ethan Huffman —…
A Dinosaur Gets its Day in Senate State Affairs
Friday . March 10, 2023
Idaho’s most powerful senators were no match on Friday morning for a 95 million-year-old dinosaur and a bunch of persuasive fourth-graders.
The leadership-heavy Senate State Affairs Committee endorsed a student-led push for a state dinosaur designation — recognizing an Idaho native.
Read MoreINL Projections Point to Continued Growth, High Demand for Top Talent
Thursday . March 09, 2023
Idaho National Laboratory is projecting significant growth as the lab remains at the forefront of scientific innovation and technology.
“The lab is achieving breakthroughs that will make the world safer, cleaner and more secure for future generations,” INL Director John Wagner said. “With increased support for our clean energy and national security missions, it is critically important that we have the workforce…
Read MoreFinding Hope – Climbing From Addiction to Achievement
Thursday . March 02, 2023
Idaho Falls, Idaho – On Wednesday, the College of Eastern Idaho will host Stephanie Taylor-Thompson to share her story of falling to addiction and overcoming through achievement.
Read MoreTrustee Miller Tenders Resignation from CEI Board of Trustees
Wednesday . March 01, 2023
Idaho Falls, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Board of Trustees announced the resignation of Trustee Craig Miller at the regular meeting held Tuesday, February 28th. His resignation is effective March 1, 2023.
Read MoreIdaho's Higher Ed Leaders Participate in Cybersecurity Exercise
Friday . February 17, 2023
Idaho’s Higher Ed Leaders Participate in Cybersecurity Exercise
Event Simulates Challenges, Responses in Cyber Attack Module
Boise, Idaho – Higher education leaders from across Idaho recently gathered to
learn about the cybersecurity threat landscape in higher education and study
simple steps school leaders can take to measurably reduce their cyber risk and
protect students and faculty.
CEI sees continued growth at start of 2023 (KIFI)
Wednesday . February 08, 2023
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — As College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) wraps up the second week of the semester, CEI continues to buck the national trend of enrollment declines, instead announcing a 4.7% increase in credit student enrollment over spring 2022.
Read MoreCampus news items: Research alliance will focus on regional economic growth
Monday . February 06, 2023
Kevin Richert 02/06/2023
Idaho’s three universities have formed a research alliance designed to foster economic growth in the region.
The Mountains and Plains University Innovation Alliance hopes to support industry and high-tech innovation in Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming.
Read MoreBoise State, CEI Forge Cybersecurity Program Partnership
Monday . February 06, 2023
Idaho’s three universities have formed a research alliance designed to foster economic growth in the region.
The Mountains and Plains University Innovation Alliance hopes to support industry and high-tech innovation in Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming.
Read MoreUcon 4th Grade Class Gets Involved, Pushes for State Dinosaur Designation
Thursday . February 02, 2023
Ucon 4th grade class gets involved, pushes for state dinosaur designation
By Ileana Hunter, Post Register | Published February 25, 2023 and Updated March 13, 2023
From the mountain bluebird to the huckleberry, syringa, monarch butterfly and even the giant
salamander, the state of Idaho has chosen several different emblems or symbols that set the state apart
from the rest.