Alumni in the News: October 2026
CIA alumni are always cooking up something interesting. Here are just a few examples of CIA alumni in the news for October 2026.
CIA News and Media
The CIA’s students, faculty, staff, academic programs, athletic teams, and extracurricular activities are often highlighted in media throughout the country and around the world. Here is a sampling of some of the coverage of the college and its people.
CIA in the News
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Puerto Rico’s Kitchens, CIA’s New Classroom
Discover how CIA students gain hands-on culinary experience in Puerto Rico through internships with acclaimed restaurants and local culinary leaders.
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Alumni in the News: September 2026
CIA alumni are always cooking up something interesting. Here are just a few examples of CIA alumni in the news for September 2026.
CIA Press Releases
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Worlds of Flavor® International Conference and Festival Explores Latest Trends in East and Southeast Asian Cuisine
Napa, CA, October 15, 2026 – Explore East and Southeast Asian culinary trends at CIA’s 2026 Worlds of Flavor conference, featuring global chefs, cultural exchange, and innovative cuisine.
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CIA Inducts Next Class Into Alumni Hall of Fame
Hyde Park, NY, October 13, 2026 – Culinary Institute of America inducts 16 distinguished alumni into its 2026 Hall of Fame, honoring leaders who have shaped food and hospitality worldwide.
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Culinary Institute of America Introduces Food Is Life, Food Is Health Summit
Hyde Park, NY, May 28, 2026 – CIA’s inaugural Food Is Life, Food Is Health Summit united chefs, healthcare leaders, and researchers to advance food as medicine.
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