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Student Spotlight: Abdulrahman Yousef ’29
Capturing the Beauty of Food, CIA Student Starts a Photography Club Author Madeleine White ’29 is a Food Business Management major.
A Recap of CIA’s Second Annual Mac and Cheese Cook-Off
Read about CIA’s second Mac and Cheese Cook-Off, as it was hosted outside of the Student Commons, was sponsored by Barilla and Saputo.
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Tour Campus or Attend an Online Event
Whether you’re looking to visit one of our campuses or would prefer the convenience of a virtual event, there’s no better way to learn more about CIA than with one of our admissions events.
CIA Active Minds and Teapot Club Bring Pups to Campus!
Read more about how CIA Active Minds and Teapot Clubs bring pups to CIA campus.
Fun Things to See and Do Around the New York Campus
Read more about how CIA students explore all the fun things to do off campus in the Hudson Valley.
Seven Tips to Help You Pack for CIA Move-In
Read CIA student Madeleine White’s seven tips to help you pack for CIA Move-In Day.
A Guide to Decorating Your CIA Dorm
Read CIA student Madeleine White’s tips, tricks, and words of wisdom for decorating your CIA dorm room.
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Taylor Reid
Read more about Professor of Liberal Arts Dr. Taylor Reid’s passion for sustainable food practices.
CIA Summer Semester Brings the Heat
Read about all CIA students can do during the summer months through CIA Student Activities.
CIA Celebrates Pollinator Week
Learn how CIA celebrated Pollinator Week on campus with a variety of activities—including a special tribute to their beloved mascot, Sting.
Faculty Spotlight: Isabella Missel ’19/’21
Read about Isabella Missel ’19/’21, an adjunct instructor and residence hall director for CIA’s Hyde Park, NY campus.
Club Spotlight: CIA Hospitality Club Visits the Carlyle Hotel in New York City
Read more about CIA’s Hospitality Club visit to the historic Carlyle Hotel in New York City.
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