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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
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Five Firth High School seniors graduate with a college Associate of Science Degree
Friday . May 05, 2023
FIRTH: When five Firth High School seniors graduate in the next couple weeks, they will not only walk with their fellow students to receive their high school diplomas but will walk with fellow students from the College of Eastern Idaho to receive their Associate of Science degree.
For the past three years, Strider Perry, Nateah Hawkins, Cy Marchant, Sage Morris, and Connor Johnson took dual-credit college classes…
Read MoreCollege of Eastern Idaho to award 296 degrees at commencement
Friday . May 05, 2023
The College is Eastern Idaho’s 2023 Commencement will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Mountain
America Center.
The college will issue more than 400 awards — 296 associate degrees and 119 certificates.
Leadership In Nuclear Energy Commission returns to Idaho Falls
Thursday . May 04, 2023
The Leadership In Nuclear Energy Commission, the governor’s advisory group on nuclear energy, met
Wednesday in Idaho Falls to discuss the future of the Idaho National Laboratory and the nuclear energy
industry.
Co-chaired by Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke and Idaho National Laboratory Director John Wagner, the commission
consists of leaders from the Idaho National Laboratory, state government officials, policymakers and
local…
Idaho Steels Partners with College of Eastern Idaho for Construction Combine
Thursday . May 04, 2023
Idaho Steel is partnering with the College of Eastern Idaho to support local education and workforce development initiatives.
Currently, there is a shortage of workers with necessary skills and experience to fill roles in the food processing equipment manufacturing sector. The partnership aims to address that issue.
Read MoreIdaho Steel partners with CEI to showcase trade opportunities for students
Wednesday . May 03, 2023
IDAHO FALLS – Idaho Steel, an international food processing equipment manufacturer, is proud to announce its partnership with the College of Eastern Idaho to support local education and workforce development initiatives.
The partnership aims to showcase opportunities available in the skilled trades and recruit the next generation of talented professionals in the industry.
… Read MoreCollege of Eastern Idaho hosts inaugural Energy Days on May 4
Tuesday . May 02, 2023
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The public is invited to attend Energy Days, an event that will kick off on May 4 at 7:30 a.m. in College of Eastern Idaho’s boardroom in building 3 with an Up & Atom Breakfast. Meeting attendees will learn from Idaho lawmakers and leading advocates for the nuclear energy industry. Speakers will include Idaho National Laboratory Director John Wagner, the Nuclear Energy Institute, local legislators,…
Read MoreCome learn about the future of energy in the region at a brand-new Energy Days event, hosted by the College of Eastern Idaho on Thursday
Monday . May 01, 2023
Come learn about the future of energy in the region at a brand-new Energy Days event, hosted by the
College of Eastern Idaho, on Thursday.
Leaders at the Idaho National Laboratory, legislators and other energy providers will be sharing
information with the public about current projects and employment opportunities.
College of Eastern Idaho will host inaugural Energy Days on May 4
Sunday . April 30, 2023
IDAHO FALLS — The College of Eastern Idaho is inviting the public to attend Energy Days, according to a news release from the college. The event will focus on engaging local students and community members with the energy industry.
Those who attend will learn from Idaho lawmakers and leading advocates for the nuclear energy industry. Speakers will include Idaho National Laboratory Director John Wagner, the Nuclear Energy…
Read MoreCollege of Eastern Idaho Foundation Announces Annual Awards and Scholarships
Sunday . April 30, 2023
IDAHO FALLS — The College of Eastern Idaho Foundation announced its 2023 award recipients at the annual Scholarship Celebration on April 27 at The Westbank Convention Center, The event brought together student scholarship recipients, scholarship donors and campus and community award winners
The CEI Foundation also announced that it awarded more than $300,000 in scholarships and campus grants for the 2023-2024 academic…
Read MoreCollege of Eastern Idaho Foundation Announces Annual Awards and Scholarships
Friday . April 28, 2023
IDAHO FALLS, ID — The College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Foundation announced its 2023 award recipients
at the annual Scholarship Celebration on Thursday, April 27th at The Westbank Convention Center. The
event brought together student scholarship recipients, scholarship donors, and campus and community
award winners