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CEI joins in candlelight vigil to honor U of I students

Tuesday . November 29, 2022

College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) and the Idaho Falls campuses of University of Idaho and Idaho State University invite the community to join us for a candlelight vigil this Wednesday, November 30 at 6 p.m. to honor the memory of the four University students tragically killed earlier this month: Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Kaylee Goncalves.

CEI, ISU holding vigil in Idaho Falls for slain University of Idaho students

Tuesday . November 29, 2022

Idaho Falls — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) and the Idaho Falls campuses of University of Idaho and Idaho State University invite the community to join us for a candlelight vigil this Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. to honor the memory of the four University students tragically killed earlier this month: Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Kaylee Goncalves.

CEI Esports competing in collegiate playoffs

Sunday . November 27, 2022

Idaho Falls — College of Eastern Idaho is experiencing success competing in Esports at the collegiate level. This fall semester, CEI had competitive teams finish the regular season atop the standings in their respective divisions. There are seven CEI competitive teams. Four of the teams will be progressing into playoffs, attempting to bring home the first competitive title to the CEI Esports trophy cabinet.…

CEI Esports Competing in Collegiate Playoffs

Monday . November 21, 2022

Idaho Falls, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) is experiencing success
competing in Esports at the collegiate level. This fall semester, CEI had competitive
teams finish the regular season atop the standings in their respective divisions.
There are seven CEI competitive teams. Four of the teams will be progressing into
playoffs, attempting to bring home the first competitive title to the CEI…

How INL Builds for Innovation

Tuesday . November 08, 2022

Sharon Fisher |Idaho Business Review | November 8, 2022
One of the most innovative companies in Idaho must surely be Idaho National Laboratory (INL).
Consequently, if one is interested in best practices in designing innovation spaces for business, it makes
sense to see what INL is doing.
And what INL is doing has taken a radical shift in the past two years because of responding to COVID-19
and the…

CEI sees 8% Increase in Enrollment

Monday . October 31, 2022

Idaho Falls — College of Eastern Idaho announces an 8% increase in credit student enrollment over fall 2021. 2,324 credit students are enrolled for fall 2022 compared to 2,152 for fall 2021.

Overall 2022 fiscal year college-wide enrollment was 21,248 (fall 2021 through summer 2022). This total is comprised of students taking classes for credit (3,225) as well as classes for certifications and upgraded work skills through…

Opinion: CEI Brings Great Things To Our Community

Sunday . October 30, 2022

By Stephanie Mickelsen | Guest columnist, Oct 30, 2022
Idaho is a great place to live. That’s something all of us can agree with. People around the nation
are beginning to take notice. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Idaho is the fastest-growing
state in the country. Under Republican leadership, we have a growing economy, historic
investments in education and safe communities. Idaho has been…

CEI Continues to Grow With 8% Increase for Fall 2022

Friday . October 28, 2022

Idaho Falls, Idaho (KIFI) — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) saw an 8% increase in credit student enrollment over fall 2021. 2,324 credit students are enrolled for fall 2022 compared to 2,152 for fall 2021.

Overall 2022 fiscal year, college-wide enrollment was 21,248 (fall 2021 through summer 2022). This total is comprised of students taking classes for credit (3,225) as well as classes for certifications and…

Gov. Little Announces Substantial Grants for Area CTE Schools

Thursday . October 13, 2022

Gov. Brad Little announced Wednesday that Idaho’s secondary and postsecondary
career technical education programs would be awarded $8 million in grants as part of
his “Leading Idaho” initiative.

The grants are in addition to the $80 million the governor and Legislature approved
during the Sept. 1 special session in which additional in-demand career training was
discussed, a release from the governor said.…

CEI Clothesline Exhibit Spreads Awareness of Sexual Abuse and Domestic Violence

Wednesday . October 12, 2022

 Idaho Falls, Idaho (KIFI) - The College of Eastern Idaho is holding an exhibit to address the issues of domestic violence and sexual assault. The project allows survivors and people affected by assault to share their stories.

Former CEI student Melissa Sudweeks launched the exhibit idea as her capstone project in 2019, but it had to be delayed due to COVID-19. Now the campus plans to host the exhibit annually.