A CIA Student’s Love Letter to the Conrad N. Hilton Library
Discover CIA’s Conrad N. Hilton Library through a student’s perspective—friendly staff, welcoming spaces, and valuable resources every CIA student should use.
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Alumni in the News: October 2025
CIA alumni are always cooking up something interesting. Here are just a few examples of CIA alumni in the news for October 2025.
Hold onto Your Spellbooks for the Fifth Annual Tri-Wizard Tournament!
Celebrate the CIA’s fifth annual Tri-Wizard Tournament, now featuring hospitality skills in a fun, high-energy competition showcasing student talent.
CIA Students Attend Foodie Con® 2025
CIA students return to Foodie Con 2025, joining top food media voices and attending panels like “From Content to Commerce” and “The Ultimate Pitch.
Explore Fall Activities Unique to CIA’s Hudson Valley New York Campus
Discover fun fall activities near CIA’s Hudson Valley campus—from apple picking and local festivals to Sleepy Hollow adventures and seasonal campus events.
Faculty Spotlight: Christie Dufault
Discover how CIA instructor Christie Dufault inspires students through her expertise in wine, hospitality, and global culinary culture.
Alumni Spotlight: Sidney Rubenstein ’22
CIA alum Sidney Rubenstein ’22 shares his journey from student to private chef for the NY Jets and Red Bulls and contestant on Netflix’s Next Gen Chef.
A Deep Dive into CIA’s Dining Halls
Discover the key differences between CIA’s two main student dining halls—The Egg and Farquharson Hall—and learn what makes each a unique campus experience.
Adventure Awaits: A CIA Student’s Study Abroad Story
Follow CIA student Onajah Ebanks ’25 as he studies the art of Japanese cuisine abroad—immersing in culture, tradition, and hands-on culinary learning.
Inside Restaurant Management: Roles, Skills, and Salary Info
Get the full details on the job of a restaurant manager, including required skills, responsibilities, and pay in our guide to restaurant management.
A Day in the Life of a CIA Student
Go behind the scenes with CIA student Madeleine White as she shares a day in her life as a second-semester culinary student—classes, kitchen time, and everything in between.
Alumni in the News: September 2025
CIA alumni are always cooking up something interesting. Here are just a few examples of CIA alumni in the news for September 2025.