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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Faculty Spotlight: Matthew Calidonna ’13
Learn more about CIA instructor and alum Matthew Calidonna ’13. He shares his story about his time in the food industry and his passion for teaching at CIA.
Student Spotlight: Eric Jones ’27
An interview with CIA student Eric Jones who is in the Hospitality Management program. Eric is an adult student who was an electrician in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Faculty Spotlight: Brandi Renee Burgess ’13
An interview with Assistant Professor—Hospitality and Service Management Brandi Renee Burgess, who teaches Wine and Beverage Studies, Service and Beverage Management, and the front-of-house for The Bocuse Restaurant.
What Sets CIA Apart from Your “Typical” University?
I had the pleasure of talking to two students who work in our restaurants here on campus, here’s what they had to say about this unique experience.
CIA Hospitality Students Compete in Abu Dhabi
Over the past year, several CIA students participated in the Sustainable Hospitality Challenge, one of the biggest student competitions CIA has ever been a part of.
Ryan Naidu: Making Strong Hospitality Connections
CIA Hospitality Management student Ryan Naidu is forging strong connections within the industry to set himself up for career success.
Networking in New York City: Hospitality Student Leaders
CIA hospitality management ESD honor society students take Manhattan! They breakfasted, networked, and attended an eye-opening hotel conference and expo.
Chieyen Meachem ’15: Joining the Dynamic Hospitality World
“Every single day I use what I learned at the CIA...I’ve been able to use all of that knowledge in my jobs.
Carolyn Kading: Master’s Student Spotlight
I am fascinated by how we source, cook, and consume food as it relates to environmental impacts. So much of our planet's climate change is related to our relationship with food and I'd like to help rewrite our history.
Business, Management, and Hospitality: Q&A with Jerry Fischetti ’78
Interested in the business side of food and hospitality? CIA Associate Professor Jerry Fischetti, CIA ’78 shares what's important for career success.
Four Reasons to Choose Hospitality Management at CIA
Find out the top four reasons why you should choose the CIA for your hospitality management bachelor’s degree. (Spoiler: #1 has to do with food).