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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

Fall enrollment at CEI may be record-breaking

Monday . September 16, 2024

IDAHO FALLS — College of Eastern Idaho is on track to have record-setting fall enrollment again. Three weeks into the new semester, CEI’s year-over-year enrollment was up 10.6% from Fall 2023, with many more students anticipated to enroll in early college and Block B courses throughout the semester.

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CEI breaks ground for new tech building

Thursday . August 01, 2024

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - The College of Eastern Idaho broke ground for its new future tech building Thursday morning.

The new 88,000 square-foot energy, innovation, and technology building will have two levels. It will hold courses for cyber security, energy systems, nuclear technology, and more.

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East Idaho News

It’s official! Construction on CEI’s new Future Tech building begins

Thursday . August 01, 2024

IDAHO FALLS – College of Eastern Idaho officially broke ground on its new Future Tech Building Thursday morning.

Construction on the 88,000-square-foot building is now underway in an empty field on the north side of the Idaho Falls campus. The two-level building will house energy, innovation and technology-related courses, such as cybersecurity and mechatronics, as well as IT and STEM programs.

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CEI’s to Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for Future Tech Building

Tuesday . July 30, 2024

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Future Tech building on Thursday, August 1, at 9:30 a.m. The community is invited to attend and participate in the celebration.


After a three-year effort, the construction of the two-level, 88,000 square foot energy, innovation, and technology building has begun on the north end of campus. The State of Idaho Department…

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CEI Foundation’s 15th Annual Great Race for Education to be held July 19

Wednesday . July 17, 2024

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Foundation will host its annual premier fundraiser, The Great Race for Education “Treasure Island” Edition on Friday, July 19, 2024. This largescale scavenger hunt sends teams of four runners through the Snake River Landing area following clues that take them to secret locations where they complete fun, complex challenges

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Lori Barber
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Dr. Lori Barber Named Second President to Lead CEI

Wednesday . June 26, 2024

The College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lori Barber as the second president of CEI. She is expected to assume the office on August 1, 2024.
The Board of Trustees thanks the entire College community for participating in the presidential finalist forums. All feedback was reviewed and greatly valued by the Board. This collaborative and concerted work truly enriched the…

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CEI Tutoring Center Awarded Level 1 Certification

Tuesday . June 18, 2024

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) is pleased to announce that the CEI Tutoring Center has been awarded certification as a Level 1 certified tutor training program by the internationally recognized College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA).

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3 Presidential Finalists Named for College of Eastern Idaho

Thursday . June 06, 2024

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - The College of Eastern Idaho Board of Trustees has picked three finalists for its new president. One of them will replace President Rick Aman who will retire in July.

The finalists are Josh Baker, Lori Barber, and Mark Browning. Their biographies are listed below.

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East Idaho News

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. Contractors are bidding on parts of the project, which could cost up to $36,407,023 in total. The money is being…

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CEI to Hold Commencement Ceremony at the Mountain America Center on May 7

Monday . May 06, 2024

College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) will hold its 2024 Commencement on Tuesday, May 7, at 7:00 p.m. in the Hero Arena at the Mountain America Center. Additionally, the CEI Nurse Pinning will be held at the same venue earlier in the day.

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