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Just four years later, 600 veterans from 38 states had graduated from the institute, a testament to its growing impact. π π As student numbers soared, CIA purchased a former Jesuit seminary in Hyde Park in 1970, which remains its central campus today. In 1971, CIA began awarding Associate Degrees, marking a significant milestone in its academic evolution. ππ Under the leadership of culinary maestro Ferdinand E. Metz from 1980 to 1981, CIA became the sole institution authorized to administer the American Culinary Federation's Master Chef certificationβthe highest professional accolade for chefs in the United States. π¨βπ³ π In 1993, CIA expanded its academic offerings to include Bachelor's Degrees, further solidifying its position as a premier culinary education provider. π πThomas Keller, a titan of American cuisine, lauds CIA as follows:π€ "The Culinary Institute of America boasts the highest caliber of culinary education and a rich, enduring tradition. π In the years to come, this school will continue to shape emerging leaders for the culinary industry." π£οΈ #CIAAlumniAssociationChina #CulinaryInstituteofAmerica #CIA
