Our graduates are united by the major goal they have achieved—attaining a graduate education from one of the most respected research universities in the world. Read on to experience their stories.

Headshot of Andrea Catania, MA in Gastronomy, Food Policy Focus (MET’24)

“This graduate education is one step in the journey of moving my career in the direction of food systems reform and food justice.” Read more.

Andrea Catania (MET’24)
Co-founder, EquiTable
MA, Gastronomy, Food Policy Focus

Photo of Kimi Ceridon, MLA in Gastronomy (MET’15)

“The Gastronomy program has been central to my entrepreneurship journey.” Read more.

Kimi Ceridon (MET’15)
Founder and Head Cheese, Life Love Cheese
MLA, Gastronomy; Culinary Arts Certificate; Cheese Studies Certificate

Photo of Dana Ferrante , MA in Gastronomy (MET’23)

“I feel so lucky to be a part of the food studies community, and to have had the opportunity to grow as a researcher and writer during my time in the Gastronomy program.” Read more.

Dana Ferrante (MET’23)
Writer-Editor, Urban Institute
MA, Gastronomy
2023 Excellence in Graduate Studies Award Winner for Gastronomy