Alumni Newsletter | Fall 2025 |
Welcome to the Fall 2025 edition of the College of Eastern Idaho Alumni Newsletter! From new academic programs in education, forensics, business, and dental hygiene to the official naming of the new Future Tech Building, there have been some exciting new developments at your alma mater.
As we continue to build our alumni network and resources, keep an eye out for new ways to get involved. If you want to nominate yourself or a friend to be featured in the newsletter or other CEI materials, you can fill out this story submission form. |
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CEI launches new academic programs |
CEI continues to develop new programs that meet the needs of students, regional employers, and the community. Several new degrees launched in fall 2025.
The new Associate of Arts in education is designed to help students easily transition into four-year programs. In addition to courses that would be required for a bachelor’s degree in education, CEI’s program will offer students a chance to get into classrooms and gain real-world experience. (Learn more in the East Idaho News.)
CEI also launched its first four-year degree programs, the BAS in digital forensics and analytics and BAS in operations management. Expanding opportunities into bachelor’s degree options reflects CEI’s commitment to providing accessible and affordable higher education opportunities for learners in the region.
The new dental hygiene program is in the process of seeking initial accreditation with the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). Its first cohort of students is estimated to start in fall 2026. |
Students showcase work at Presentation Day |
At the Fall 2025 Presentation Day on Friday, November 21, students presented their work through posters, demonstrations, readings, and more.
This semester, there were 24 student projects on display, from medical assisting students demonstrating blood pressure techniques to mechatronics students showcasing a robot dog. Faculty, staff, and legislators attended and witnessed the incredible talent and innovation of CEI students. |
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CEI FOUNDATION HIGHLIGHTS |
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| The Great Race for Education 2025 |
On July 18, 2025, the CEI Foundation hosted its 17th Great Race for Education at The Waterfront at Snake River Landing. The “Mt. Olympus Edition” was a huge success, raising over $70,000. This year, seventeen teams participated.
Teton Toyota narrowly reclaimed the top spot, Ball Ventures came in second, and Idaho Environmental Coalition placed third. Next year's race is already in the works and set for July 17, 2026. Save the date and stay tuned for the theme reveal in January! |
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| Future Tech Building naming |
This summer, CEI's new building being built on the north end of campus was officially named the Battelle Energy Alliance (BEA) Future Tech Building in partnership with Frontier Credit Union. The 88,000-square-foot building will house advanced labs, collaborative classrooms, and the BEA Applied STEM Institute, an innovative program to connect students with real-world learning and career pathways in STEM.
Frontier Credit Union will also hold naming rights for a 4,087-square-foot conference space within the building, designated for STEM lectures and community events. The building’s name reflects major contributions from both BEA and Frontier Credit Union to support STEM education and workforce development in Idaho. |
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The 2025 edition of the CEI GIVING magazine was published last month. Read the magazine to see alumni and student stories and more updates from the CEI Foundation. |
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