The Culinary Institute of America

The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone Names Education Dean
Russell Scott, one of only 66 Certified Master Chefs in the United States, has been named dean of education of The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) at Greystone. In his new role, Chef Scott will be responsible for the quality and effectiveness of all education programs at the CIA campus in St. Helena, CA.

The Culinary Institute of America Launches Cutting Edge Mobile Website
The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) has launched a new mobile website (www.ciachef.mobi) to continue its technology leadership in the higher education marketplace. This comprehensive mobile site includes everything people on the go might need about the CIA experience, even the ability to call ahead for reservations at its award-winning restaurants.

CIA President Tim Ryan Receives Inaugural Farm-to-Table Award
Dr. Tim Ryan, president of The Culinary Institute of America (CIA), is the recipient of The Valley Table magazine's first Farm-to-Table Award recognizing leadership in the support of regional agriculture. The award was presented to Dr. Ryan at the Hudson Valley Restaurant Week launch event at the college.

14 Grads Earn James Beard Award Nominations
As it is every year, the CIA is once again well represented among the nominees for 2012 James Beard Foundation Awards. Fourteen alumni are finalists for various book, broadcast media, restaurant, and chef awards. The Beard Foundation announced the nominees for this year’s awards—among the most prestigious in the food world—in late March.

Alumnus Uses TV Fame To Promote Causes
Since appearing on Bravo TV network's "Top Chef" in Las Vegas, Ron Duprat '94 has used his fame to promote the many causes that are near and dear to him.  He’s raised thousands of dollars for national and international charities, and he’s toured his earthquake-ravaged homeland a dozen times, serving as guide and ambassador for the likes of Bill Clinton and Sean Penn.

Chef Turns Bitter Diagnosis Into "Sweet" Achievement
AOS and BPS graduate Charlene Smith '05,'06 was diagnosed with macular degeneration, an eye condition common among people age 50 and older that results in vision loss, when she was 26 years old. But that didn't stop her from competing on Food Network's competition series "Sweet Genius" and winning!