What Famous Alumni Say About 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
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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.
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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.
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.
Top Chef Season 16 Winner Chef Kelsey Barnard Clark ’11
“The only game plan I had going into Top Chef was to cook my food and be myself,” Chef Clark says. “If I win, I was going to win with what I do.” Read more.
Chef Angela Peters ’19: A Leap of Faith to Her Culinary Dreams
"I loved the smaller class sizes and student community at CIA.
CIA Faculty’s Five Tips for Culinary Competition Success
The Culinary Institute of America's Associate Director of Admissions, Robert Tremblay, shares his 5 tips for culinary competition success.
Christopher Harper: Army Medic Turned Chef
"You can go to other culinary schools to learn how to cook and follow directions, but the CIA prepares you to give those directions.
Stories from the Lab: Sous Vide: So Good!
In this installment of Stories from the Lab, CIA student Majestic Lewis-Bryant comes to appreciate the power of Sous vide!
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