Foie Gras or Foe Pas: A Unique CIA Student Experience Touring a Foie Gras Farm
CIA students explore animal welfare firsthand with a rare Food Policy course tour of a Hudson Valley foie gras farm.
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Culinary Connect and How CIA Sets You Up for Career Success
See how CIA’s Culinary Connect, advisors, and alumni network help students land externships and jobs—career support from day one.
Student Spotlight: Eva Kopelman ’28
Meet Eva Kopelman ’28, a Food Business Management student whose exciting journey—from Top Chef to CIA—shows how passion and drive shape her culinary path.
Alumni Spotlight: Chef Skyler Hanka ’12
Discover Chef Skyler Hanka ’12, a consulting chef and educator who blends culinary expertise with nutrition to inspire healthy cooking and food as medicine.
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.
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.
The CIA Russell H. Ferber Learning Commons Has Resources for Student Success
Explore the CIA’s Russell H. Ferber Learning Commons—offering resources, programs, and spaces designed to help students thrive in and out of the kitchen.
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.