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From the College of Eastern Idaho to Stanford: Recent graduate blazes path to opportunity

Tuesday . June 06, 2023

Gabe Clark credits the College of Eastern Idaho with changing his life. The recent community college
graduate is headed to Stanford University this fall after being awarded the Cooke Undergraduate Transfer
Scholarship.
As a Cooke Scholar, Clark can receive up to $55,000 per year to apply toward “tuition, living expenses,
books and required fees at a four-year accredited undergraduate school,” according to the foundation…

Ammon student earned associates degree while in high school, plans to intern at INL

Sunday . June 04, 2023

AMMON — Keaton Adams just graduated and has earned his associates degree while attending Hillcrest High School.

The 18-year-old took classes at the College of Eastern Idaho.

CEI’s College & Career Readiness Program to Celebrate 2023 GED Graduates on June 3rd

Friday . June 02, 2023

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — On Saturday, June 3rd, College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) will celebrate 20 students earning their high school equivalency diploma, or GED, this year. The graduates, who range in age from 16 to 51, earned their diplomas with the help of CEIs College & Career Readiness program, which provides opportunities for adults to learn the basic academic and English language skills they need to transition to college,…

College of Eastern Idaho Debate Team Wins Gold at National Tournament in Washington, DC

Tuesday . May 30, 2023

IDAHO FALLS, ID — College of Eastern Idaho’s (CEI) debate team brought home a national title from the Phi Rho Pi Annual National Tournament in Washington, DC last month.

CEI sent two students, Gabe Clark and Liberty Madsen, to compete in the tournament and they were accompanied by their coach, Dr. Jill Kirkham, who is a General Education Instructor at the College. More than 50 community colleges from around the nation…

CEI grad earns prestigious scholarship and acceptance to Stanford

Monday . May 22, 2023

IDAHO FALLS — Gabe Clark of Idaho Falls sees a world of possibilities at his fingertips.

The College of Eastern Idaho graduate learned on his graduation day last week that he has been awarded the highly-competitive Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. As part of that — his dream of attending Stanford University in California has also become a reality.

“Actually, I was asleep,” he told EastIdahoNews.com. “…

College of Eastern Idaho Graduate Awarded Prestigious Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, Attending Stanford this Fall

Wednesday . May 17, 2023

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) is excited to announce that Gabe Clark has been selected as one of 60, nation-wide, high-achieving community college students to receive the prestigious Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. Clark, who graduated from CEI earlier this month with his associate of arts degree, will use the award to study political science at Stanford University this fall. The highly competitive…

College of Eastern Idaho celebrates commencement

Wednesday . May 10, 2023

The College of Eastern Idaho convened the first-ever commencement ceremonies held in the Mountain
America Center on Tuesday evening.
Graduates in blue robes were individually recognized and received their graduation certificates from the
college's administration and faculty. The vast majority of the graduates already have secured jobs or will
continue their studies as juniors at four-year universities. More than 400…

College of Eastern Idaho to hold commencement at the Mountain America Center

Saturday . May 06, 2023

IDAHO FALLS — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) will hold its 2023 Commencement the evening of Tuesday, May 9, in the Hero Arena at the Mountain America Center thanks to the generous financial support of Mountain View and Idaho Falls Community Hospitals.

For the first time in several years, CEI will be able to celebrate all of its graduates in one, unified ceremony with the large event space that the Mountain America Center…

College of Eastern Idaho to Hold Area’s First Commencement Ceremony at the Mountain America Center on May 9 th

Friday . May 05, 2023

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) will hold its 2023 Commencement the evening of Tuesday, May 9, in the Hero Arena at the Mountain America Center thanks to the generous financial support of Mountain View and Idaho Falls Community Hospitals. For the first time in several years, CEI will be able to celebrate all of its graduates in one, unified ceremony with the large event space that the Mountain America Center now…

Energy Days electrifies students: Experts share opportunities available at INL

Friday . May 05, 2023

Topics including nuclear fission, microreactors, hydrogen technologies, bioenergy and cybersecurity were
featured at the inaugural Energy Days, hosted Thursday by Idaho National Laboratory and the College of
Eastern Idaho.
The event brought together high school and college students, nuclear industry experts and legislators to
learn about the future of energy technologies and opportunities in the field. It was held in…