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THE INSTITUTE OF CULINARY EDUCATION CELEBRATES A RECORD NUMBER OF GRADUATES IN THIS YEAR'S COMMENCEMENT

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

NEW YORK, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) will celebrate the achievements of the 2021-2022 graduating class at commencement ceremonies at its New York City and Los Angeles campuses in the coming weeks. This new generation of chefs, a record number of graduates for ICE, has completed at least one of ICE's diploma programs, including Culinary Arts, Pastry & Baking Arts, Health-Supportive Culinary Arts, Restaurant & Culinary Management and Hospitality & Hotel Management. Honorary speakers include Jacques Pépin and alumni chefs Mary Attea and Shenarri Freeman at the New York City ceremony, and celebrity chef Antonia Lofaso and graduate Michael Kerner at the Los Angeles commencement.

Key Points: 
  • This new generation of chefs, a record number of graduates for ICE, has completed at least one of ICE's diploma programs, including Culinary Arts, Pastry & Baking Arts, Health-Supportive Culinary Arts, Restaurant & Culinary Management and Hospitality & Hotel Management.
  • Speaking at the New York City commencement ceremony is Jacques Ppin, a culinary icon who has influenced multiple aspects of the food industry from restaurants, to food media, culinary texts and education.
  • Michael Kerner, the west coast graduate speaker, completed both the Culinary Arts and Restaurant & Culinary Management programs for a dual diploma this year.
  • The Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) is one of the largest and most diverse culinary schools in the world with campuses in New York and Los Angeles.