How to Become a Personal Chef: Skills, Training, and Career Guide (Plus Salary Info)
What do you think of when someone mentions wanting to be their own boss as a chef? Owning and running your own restaurant? Operating…
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The Benefits of Attending a CIA Open House
Read about the top five reasons to attend a CIA Open House.
Is a Career in Baking Right for You? Job Titles, Career Paths, and Salary Info
Why Choose Baking as a Career? Maybe you relish the comforting smell of freshly baked bread in the morning.
Get an Up-close look at CIA
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.
The Ultimate Pastry Chef Career Guide: Steps, Skills, and What to Expect (with Salary Info)
From cookies and cakes to petit fours and macarons, most people have at least a little sweet tooth.
Student Spotlight: Abdulrahman Yousef ’29
Capturing the Beauty of Food, CIA Student Starts a Photography Club Author Madeleine White ’29 is a Food Business Management major.
A Recap of CIA’s Second Annual Mac and Cheese Cook-Off
Read about CIA’s second Mac and Cheese Cook-Off, as it was hosted outside of the Student Commons, was sponsored by Barilla and Saputo.
CIA Active Minds and Teapot Club Bring Pups to Campus!
Read more about how CIA Active Minds and Teapot Clubs bring pups to CIA campus.
Fun Things to See and Do Around the New York Campus
Read more about how CIA students explore all the fun things to do off campus in the Hudson Valley.
Seven Tips to Help You Pack for CIA Move-In
Read CIA student Madeleine White’s seven tips to help you pack for CIA Move-In Day.
A Guide to Decorating Your CIA Dorm
Read CIA student Madeleine White’s tips, tricks, and words of wisdom for decorating your CIA dorm room.
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Taylor Reid
Read more about Professor of Liberal Arts Dr. Taylor Reid’s passion for sustainable food practices.
CIA Summer Semester Brings the Heat
Read about all CIA students can do during the summer months through CIA Student Activities.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Learn more about CIA events, scholarships, career options, and campus life.