CIA Press Releases

Napa, CA, July 23, 2024 – The 26th annual Worlds of Flavor International Conference and Festival, will take place at the CIA at Copia November 6–8.

St. Helena, CA, June 12, 2024 – The Ghirardelli Chocolate Company has extended its longtime support of CIA with the new Bakery Café by Ghirardelli.

Hyde Park, NY, May 29, 2024 – The Board of Trustees of CIA today announced the appointment of Michiel Bakker as the college’s sixth president, effective September 1, 2024.

Honolulu, HI, April 16, 2024 – Kapi‘olani Community College and the Culinary Institute of the Pacific announced a collaboration with CIA on a new workforce and professional development program.

Napa, CA, February 7, 2024 – For the first time in four years, CIA’s Wine & Beverage Summit—a three-day gathering of the beverage industry’s best and brightest—returns to CIA at Copia May 5–7.

Hyde Park, NY, November 6, 2023 – The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) named three new trustees to its board during its October annual meeting: Arash Azarbarzin, Kyle Connaughton, and Adam Crocini.

Napa, CA, July 26, 2023 – CIA at Copia is adding a new late-night destination to the Napa community. The Haven, which will debut July 28, is the Culinary Institute of America’s first cocktail-focused bar.

Hyde Park, NY, May 11, 2023 – Dom Pérignon announced that it is joining forces with CIA to support the first-ever master’s in Culinary Arts degree program.

Hyde Park, NY, February 15, 2023 – The Culinary Institute of America has appointed Bill Reidy vice president of Advancement.

Hyde Park, NY, November 17, 2022 – CIA and Board Chairman John C. Metz Jr. announced two new appointees to its advisory committees: Adam Crocini and Kyle Connaughton.

Hyde Park, NY, November 10, 2022 – CIA named two new trustees—both of whom are CIA alumni—to its board during its October annual meeting: Maneet Chauhan and Bridget McCall

Hyde Park, NY, October 28, 2022 – Thirty-year restaurant and hospitality industry veteran and Culinary Institute of America (CIA) alumnus, John C. Metz Jr. has been elected the 22nd chairman of the CIA’s board of trustees.