Julia Spondike: Attitude for Learning, Aptitude for Achieving
Learn more about Julia Spondike, a national SkillsUSA winner who earned a full scholarship to pursue a culinary arts degree at the CIA in New York.
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Kwame Onwuachi ’13, James Beard Foundation Rising Star Chef of the Year
Chef Kwame Onwuachi majored in culinary arts at The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. He is the creator and executive chef of Kith and Kin at the InterContinental Hotel at the Wharf in Washington D.C.
Why “Not-for-Profit” Matters—The For-Profit College Closure Crisis
Read about “for-profit” & “not-for-profit” colleges, how this affects students, & why a not-for-profit college is your best choice in culinary education.
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Five Students Whose Lives Were Changed by CIA Scholarships
Read the stories of five Culinary Institue of America students whose lives were changed for the better by scholarships and grants.
What Famous Alumni Say About the CIA
Ever wonder what famous alumni of The CIA have to say about it? Duff Goldman, Amanda Freitag, Anne Burrell, Charlie Palmer, and more share their thoughts
Cool Course: Human Resource Management
Led by Associate Professor of Business Management Lynne Eddy, the Human Resource Management class applies principles directly to the foodservice environment.
CIA’s Brewery Named New York State Brewery of the Year in 2019
CIA’s Brewery, an educational microbrewery on the New York campus of CIA, has been honored as the New York State Brewery of the Year for 2019.
Stories From the Lab: Fine-dining Cuisine…on a $20 Budget?
In this seventh installment of Stories from the Lab, CIA student Majestic Lewis-Bryant and her class mates create protein rich meals for under $20!
Kathleen Luu: Grateful for Her CIA Family
From Vietnam to CIA—read about CIA culinary arts student Kathleen Luu, to learn about her transfer experience, culinary career goals, & gratitude for the CIA family.
CIA Alumni Earn James Beard Nominations
The James Beard Foundation Awards are considered the Academy Awards of the food world.
Yash Kishinchand: Passion for Food Helped Him Overcome
“I chose the CIA because of its reputation...I am learning every single aspect of the pastry world.”—Yash Kishinchand. Read this student's culinary story.
Chef Gary Danko ’77, First Have the Passion
CIA Alumni Gary Danko, executive chef and owner of Restaurant Gary Danko in San Francisco. His bio from Vermont to California.
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