The Culinary Institute of America

The CIA Introduces Coffee and Brewing Online Learning Module
The CIA, in conjunction with Starbucks Coffee Foodservice division, has introduced the "Coffee: Brewing, Tasting, and Cooking" Web-based learning module on the college's ciaprochef.com Web site.

"Cream of the Crop" to Attend the CIA
The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) has awarded its Cream of the Crop scholarships for summer and early fall 2009. Seven aspiring culinarians who begin their CIA studies between July and September earned merit scholarships to the college based on their leadership skills and academic record.

Free Legumes Course Offered at The CIA
The CIA is teaming up with the USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council to offer this "value added food" workshop.

Introducing: Groups - Everyone is Waiting for You!
It's never been easier to join the fun. Check out the new way to connect and communicate with your friends on the CIA Alumni Network.

Alumni compete against each other on Television Foodnetwork's "Chopped"
Christine Campbell '06, Julio Lazzarini '95, and Marc Spooner '07 were three of the four contestants who competed again each other in "Chopped" episode "Floundering Around." In the end, Marc Spooner '07 was named the winner.

Alumni classmates team up to open a restaurant
Jeff Owens '00 and Lawrence Kobesky '00 were classmates at CIA and graduated together.  They have now teamed up to open Vue Wine Bar in Hendersonville, NC.