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  • CIA Students, Faculty, and Alumni

    The Culinary Institute of America isn’t just about having the best learning facilities and academic programs in the food industry—it’s about people. Whether it’s the phenomenal knowledge and dedication of our faculty, the boundless energy and enthusiasm of our students, or the wide-ranging successes of our alumni, the CIA family is rich with talent, personality, and passion.

    Explore the CIA through the people who have experienced it firsthand—our students, faculty, and alumni.

  • Explore the Faces of the CIA

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  • Allesandra Sarria is a hospitality management degree student at the CIA

    Student Spotlight

    Alessandra Sarria
    Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management
    “The CIA should be everyone’s first choice for pursuing a degree in the hospitality industry.”
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    Alumni Spotlight

    Brandon Walker ’01
    Chef/Owner, Essie’s Restaurant
    “The CIA exposes you to what’s trending right now. ”