NEWS

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.

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.

CEI 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.

Tigers 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…

National 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.

Idaho 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.

CEI 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.

CEI 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…

Time 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.