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CEI celebrates top ranked Practical Nursing program in Idaho

Friday . February 09, 2024

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - The College of Eastern Idaho is celebrating after one of its programs was dubbed number one in the Gem state. 

The school's practical nursing program is officially the top ranking program in all of Idaho. 

President Aman Receives Phi Theta Kappa Award of Distinction

Tuesday . January 30, 2024

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) announces President Rick Aman has been selected to receive the Phi Theta Kappa Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction, a prestigious award for community college presidents.

College presidents and campus CEOs are selected for this award based on outstanding efforts given toward promoting the goals of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) and overall student success. This award is…

Mark Madsen selected as VP of Strategic Partnerships at CEI

Monday . January 22, 2024

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Mark Madsen has been selected for the role of Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at College of Eastern Idaho, bringing a wealth of experience. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Spanish Language and Study of the Americas from George Mason University and a Juris Doctor degree from Brigham Young University.

Mark's career includes substantial contributions in Washington D.C. from 1984-1999, where he…

CEI reports another significant increase in enrollment

Saturday . January 13, 2024

IDAHO FALLS — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) had a 14.4 percent increase in credit student enrollment for the 2024 spring semester, the college reports. Enrollment for the spring semester is expected to continue to rise as Early College high school students continue to enroll over the coming weeks, the college said in a news release Friday.

“At a time when many educational institutions nationwide are facing challenges…

CEI enrollment jumps 14.4% for Spring 2024

Saturday . January 13, 2024

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) reports a 14.4% increase in credit student enrollment for the 2024 spring semester following the first week of classes.

The enrollment for the spring semester will continue to rise as regional Early College high school students enroll over the coming weeks.

CEI spring semester enrollment jumps 14.4%

Friday . January 12, 2024

College of Eastern Idaho saw a 14.4% increase in credit student enrollment for the 2024 spring semester following the first week of classes.

Spring semester enrollment is expected to rise as regional early college high school students enroll in the coming weeks, a college news release said.

Since transitioning from a technical college to a community college in 2017, CEI has seen consistent year-over year growth…

Idaho community colleges begin offering four-year degrees

Monday . January 08, 2024

Beginning in Fall 2024, the College of Western Idaho will offer its first four-year degree, a milestone that didn’t come easy.

At a Dec. 13 Idaho State Board of Education meeting, trustees approved plans for both CWI and the College of Eastern Idaho, based in Idaho Falls, to implement their first four-year degrees after much debate.

Future Economy of Eastern Idaho/CEI Feature Story

Monday . December 18, 2023

College of Eastern Idaho receives approval for two new bachelor degrees

Saturday . December 16, 2023

IDAHO FALLS — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) is proud to announce that the Idaho State Board of Education has granted approval for the institution to offer the first two Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degrees at the college. The decision, made on Wednesday, reflects the commitment of CEI to provide accessible and affordable higher education opportunities for learners in the region.

State Board of Education approves two 'first-of-a-kind' CEI bachelor’s programs

Thursday . December 14, 2023

College of Eastern Idaho will offer two Bachelor of Applied Science degrees in digital forensics
and analytics and operations management starting in the fall 2025.

The State Board of Education discussed the college’s proposal at length during its Wednesday
meeting before granting authorization.