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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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2 new Bachelor of Applied Science degrees approved at CEI
Wednesday . December 13, 2023
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - The Idaho State Board of Education Wednesday approved requests by the College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) and the College of Western Idaho (CWI) to begin offering specific Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degrees.
Two will be offered at CEI and one at CWI.
Read MoreCEI to Host Nurse Pinning Ceremony to Honor Graduates
Wednesday . December 06, 2023
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho is set to host its nurse pinning ceremony on Friday, December 8th, at the Bennion Student Union in University Place, Idaho Falls. The ceremony will be divided into two sessions, starting with the pinning of full-time RN program nurses at 3:00 pm, with approximately 30 participants, followed by the pinning of LPNs and part-time RNs, with an estimated 40 participants.
… Read MoreTigers and Grizzlies offer new tutoring opportunity to students with CEI partnership
Friday . November 17, 2023
Skyline and Idaho Falls high school students are flocking to a new tutoring program being offered on-site at their schools in collaboration with College of Eastern Idaho.
“I started going to the tutoring because I have loss of-credit absences, so just missing school,” Idaho Falls junior Maria Villasez said. “Not going to lie, I thought it was going to be boring, and I was just going to sit there. But I was behind on my…
Read MoreNational Philanthropy Day: Service Learning Teaches Students About Their Community and Makes Them Better Writers
Wednesday . November 15, 2023
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Dr. Steve Harrison, the Written Communications Course Lead and an English faculty member at College of Eastern Idaho (CEI), has a unique twist to teaching writing skills—community service. Service-learning is a teaching and learning strategy that connects academic curriculum to community problem-solving.
Read MoreIdaho LAUNCH – a game changer for eastern Idaho students
Tuesday . November 14, 2023
Eastern Idaho’s high school seniors have a lot going on. There are so many things to think about and do as they complete this stage of their lives.
But now is also the time to prepare for what comes next. And those looking to attend a college or university, attain a two-year certificate, or complete a timely workforce training program have access to an unprecedented opportunity: Idaho LAUNCH.
… Read MoreCEI Hosts Two Events for High School Students: Idaho Launch Help & Discovering In-Demand Healthcare Careers
Wednesday . November 08, 2023
IDAHO FALLS, ID — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) is thrilled to invite high school students and their parents for two exciting events taking place on Tuesday, November 14. The evening promises to be a valuable opportunity for prospective students and their families to explore careers in the healthcare field and learn about grant and scholarship opportunities across all careers.
Read MoreCEI Practical Nursing program achieves top ranking in Idaho
Wednesday . November 01, 2023
The practical nursing program at College of Eastern Idaho has been named the top training program of its kind in the state.
“We really do have excellent graduates,” Kirsten Erickson, CEI nursing chairwoman/coadministrator, said. “… We have a first-class institution, here local, that is accessible, affordable, can give them a career that can really make a difference in their life and provide options for them in the future…
Read MoreCEI hopes to keep graduating seniors local with Idaho LAUNCH
Friday . October 27, 2023
IDAHO FALLS – The College of Eastern Idaho is incentivizing local graduating seniors to stay local and become marketable with the Idaho LAUNCH program.
CEI President Rick Aman, Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce CEO Paul Baker, and Idaho Sen. Dave Lent, spoke on Friday about the new program thanks to the Idaho LAUNCH Grant, how it will work, and how they hope it will impact the community.
… Read MoreTime is ticking to apply to Idaho LAUNCH
Friday . October 27, 2023
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - Directors of the College of Eastern Idaho and Chamber of Commerce say time is ticking to apply to the Idaho LAUNCH program.
Idaho LAUNCH aims to inform high school seniors of their educational opportunities in high-demand, STEM fields like nursing, dental hygiene, plumbing and welding.
Read MorePractical Nursing Program Ranked #1 in Idaho
Wednesday . October 25, 2023
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho's Practical Nursing (PN) program has emerged as the #1 Ranked Practical Nursing Program in Idaho, a distinction attributed to its consistent exceptional competency and a remarkable 100% first-time NCLEX pass rate over the past 5 years.
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