CIA alumni are always cooking up something interesting, and with a network of more than 55,000 strong, there’s never a shortage of highlights! Neeti Chaudhri ’05 spoke with Mirror Indy about Indian ...

Read more about 19th Annual CIA Leadership Awards To Celebrate the Art and Craft of Gastronomy. Hyde Park, NY, March 17, 2026 ...

At my previous culinary school, my chef was a CIA alum and always spoke highly of it. Toward the end of my program, she told me, ‘We’ve taught you all we can—go to CIA.’ I was only a few months from ...

Author Annie B. Milostan is a Baking and Pastry Arts major. For the last seven years we have been hosting a cookie bake-off for students. Last year I was fortunate enough to be able to visit and taste ...

Author Madeleine White is a Food Business Management major. Here at CIA, we offer many small- and large-scale competitions. From SkillsUSA to our on-campus events like CIA Chili Cook-Off or Cookie ...

Born just outside of Detroit, Justin Tootla learned about his Indian culinary heritage from his father and aunts, spending most of his childhood watching them cook or joining in. After earning a ...

Incredible meals, trips, and memories that last a lifetime. Few industries in the world offer the same highs as hospitality and tourism. If creating unforgettable experiences is your passion, then ...

I chose the Culinary Institute of America because I wanted to learn from the best and understand the why behind food—not just how to bake. While you can learn techniques online or through experience, ...

If you love providing guests with exceptional experiences, there are few more impactful positions you can have than restaurant manager. It’s an exciting and well-paid leadership role that varies ...

Author Sarah Rolph is a Culinary Science major. “It is one of the unique CIA experiences that I will remember, and it will impact my perspective throughout my career.” One of my favorite parts of ...

Everyone approaches the different parts of the college admissions process in their own way. And while some of us find writing a personal essay to be challenging, for others, the most difficult step is ...