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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

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East Idaho News

New Trustee Appointed to College of Eastern Idaho Board

Friday . July 01, 2022

Idaho Falls, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Amy Gardels to fill the Zone 1 trustee vacancy during their regular meeting held Tuesday, June 28. She is assuming the trustee role previously held by Stephanie Mickelsen, who resigned following her victory in the primary election for Legislative District 32. Gardels will serve until the next trustee election, which is in November 2022.…

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Post Register

CEI Board Interviews Candidates to Fill Trustee Vacancy

Wednesday . June 22, 2022

The College of Eastern Idaho’s board of trustees held a meeting Monday to interview candidates to fill its recent board vacancy, left by Stephanie Mickelsen’s resignation.

Mickelsen resigned in May after her victory against Nicholas Christiansen in the primary election for Legislative District 32 in the Idaho House of Representatives.

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KIFI/KIDK

CEI Board of Trustees increases fees for Fall 2022

Monday . June 06, 2022

Idaho Falls, Idaho (KIFI) — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Board of Trustees has approved a general fee increase of $11 per credit hour effective for the Fall 2022 semester.

The new total for tuition and fees will be $140 per credit hour.

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Press Release

CEI looking to fill vacancy on board of trustees

Thursday . May 26, 2022

The College of Eastern Idaho board of trustees is seeking to fill a vacancy following the
resignation of Trustee Stephanie Mickelsen, who will represent Legislative District 32
following her recent primary election victory.

The board on Tuesday announced Mickelsen’s resignation, which goes into effect June
28, the date of the next board meeting. Mickelsen is currently the board's vice
chairwoman.

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Press Release

Trustee Mickelsen Tenders Resignation from CEI Board of Trustees

Sunday . May 22, 2022

Idaho Falls, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Board of Trustees
announced the resignation of Trustee Stephanie Mickelsen at the regular meeting
held Tuesday, May 24. Trustee Mickelsen tendered her resignation following her
victory in the primary election for Legislative District 32. The resignation is effective
on June 28, 2022, the date of the next CEI Board of Trustees meeting.

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KIFI/KIDK

College of Eastern Idaho Graduates Walk the Stage

Wednesday . May 11, 2022

Idaho Falls, Idaho (KIFI) – College of Eastern Idaho graduates got their chance to walk the stage and officially graduate with their associates degree.

The college held three ceremonies on Tuesday at 3pm, 5pm and 7pm to celebrate their achievements.

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East Idaho News

College of Eastern Idaho Named as Finalist for $1 Million Prize

Tuesday . May 10, 2022

Idaho Falls – The College of Eastern Idaho has been selected as a finalist by the Lumina Foundation in The Million Dollar Community College Challenge.

The competition aims to support marketing and brand building at community colleges by awarding the first place winner a $1 million prize.

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CEI top finalist in The Million Dollar Community College Challenge

Wednesday . April 27, 2022

Idaho Falls, Idaho - College of Eastern Idaho is engineered so that working people with real-life responsibilities achieve their chosen degrees and/or high-quality credentials.

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Idaho Ed News

BEA Donates $1 Million to Help Fund Future Tech Building at CEI

Friday . April 22, 2022

Idaho Falls (IdahoEdNews.org) — The College of Eastern Idaho and the company that manages the Idaho National Laboratory announced a partnership Wednesday to prepare the laboratory’s future workforce. The partnership includes a $1 million donation to help fund a 40,000-square-foot tech education facility.

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KIFI/KIDK

CEI celebrates Earth Day with campus clean up

Friday . April 22, 2022

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - The College of Eastern Idaho's science club committed to cleaning up the school this Earth Day.

With the help of the campus student senate and several Biology instructors, they were able to organize the second school clean-up.

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