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Starting Fresh, Stronger Than Ever: Desmond James’ Story

Starting Fresh, Stronger Than Ever: Desmond James’ Story

Learn more about one of our Fall ‘25 Culinary Arts students!

Jessica SigmundssonMay 12, 2026Student Story

A Slice of Perseverance: Shreka Junior’s Rise in Baking

A Slice of Perseverance: Shreka Junior’s Rise in Baking

Learn more about one of our Fall ‘25 Baking & Pastry Arts students!

Jessica SigmundssonMay 5, 2026Student Story

A Different Kind of Calling: Matt Futernick Finds His Place in the Kitchen

A Different Kind of Calling: Matt Futernick Finds His Place in the Kitchen

Learn more about one of our Fall ‘25 Culinary Arts students!

Jessica SigmundssonApril 28, 2026Student Story

How Narcisse Burchell Found Purpose and Power in the Kitchen

How Narcisse Burchell Found Purpose and Power in the Kitchen

Learn more about one of our Fall ‘25 Culinary Arts students!

Jessica SigmundssonApril 21, 2026Student Story

Finding Humility, Honing Fundamentals: Jacob Lopez’s NOCHI Story

Finding Humility, Honing Fundamentals: Jacob Lopez’s NOCHI Story

Learn more about one of our Fall ‘25 Culinary Arts students!

Jessica SigmundssonApril 14, 2026Student Story

Taking the Opportunity: Ziyeh Bissant’s NOCHI Journey

Taking the Opportunity: Ziyeh Bissant’s NOCHI Journey

Learn more about one of our Fall ‘25 Culinary Arts students!

Jessica SigmundssonApril 7, 2026Student Story

From Dallas to the Line: Bailey Tran’s NOCHI Story

From Dallas to the Line: Bailey Tran’s NOCHI Story

Learn more about one of our Fall ‘25 Culinary Arts students!

Jessica SigmundssonMarch 31, 2026Student Story

Coming Back for Seconds: Leslie Jarreau’s Return to NOCHI

Coming Back for Seconds: Leslie Jarreau’s Return to NOCHI

Learn more about one of our Fall ‘25 Baking & Pastry Arts students!

Jessica SigmundssonMarch 24, 2026Student Story

Finding Community Far From Home: Justin Barajas Finds His Place at NOCHI

Finding Community Far From Home: Justin Barajas Finds His Place at NOCHI

Learn more about one of our Fall ‘25 Culinary Arts students!

Jessica SigmundssonMarch 17, 2026Student Story

Showing Up Matters: How NOCHI Shaped Quinci Lewis’s Next Steps

Showing Up Matters: How NOCHI Shaped Quinci Lewis’s Next Steps

Learn more about one of our Fall ‘25 Culinary Arts students!

Jessica SigmundssonMarch 10, 2026Student Story

Making Connections, Creating Experiences: Meet Isyufran “Izzy” Rodriguez-Reyes

Making Connections, Creating Experiences: Meet Isyufran “Izzy” Rodriguez-Reyes

Learn more about one of our Fall ‘25 Culinary Arts students!

Jessica SigmundssonMarch 3, 2026Student Story

No Prereqs, All Passion: Josh Wellwood’s Fast Track into the Culinary World

No Prereqs, All Passion: Josh Wellwood’s Fast Track into the Culinary World

Learn more about one of our Fall ‘25 Culinary Arts students!

Jessica SigmundssonFebruary 24, 2026Student Story

From Precise Measurements to Big Picture Dreams: Taylor Armstrong’s NOCHI Journey

From Precise Measurements to Big Picture Dreams: Taylor Armstrong’s NOCHI Journey

Learn more about one of our Fall ‘25 Baking & Pastry Arts students!

Jessica SigmundssonFebruary 10, 2026Student Story

Elevating the Craft: Luu Tran, Fall ’25 Culinary Arts Valedictorian

Elevating the Craft: Luu Tran, Fall ’25 Culinary Arts Valedictorian

Learn more about one of our Fall ‘25 Culinary Arts students!

Jessica SigmundssonFebruary 3, 2026Student Story

Investing in the Craft: Jeremiah Morgan’s Path Forward

Investing in the Craft: Jeremiah Morgan’s Path Forward

Learn more about one of our Fall ‘25 Culinary Arts students!

Jessica SigmundssonJanuary 19, 2026Student Story

Investing in Herself: Riley Chavez and the Power of Purposeful Learning

Investing in Herself: Riley Chavez and the Power of Purposeful Learning

Learn more about one of our Fall ‘25 Culinary Arts students!

Jessica SigmundssonJanuary 13, 2026Student Story

From Home Oven to Haute Pâtisserie: Hannah Poole’s Journey Through NOCHI

From Home Oven to Haute Pâtisserie: Hannah Poole’s Journey Through NOCHI

Learn more about one of our Spring ‘25 Baking & Pastry Arts students!

Jessica SigmundssonDecember 9, 2025Student Story

From Passion to Profession: Leslie Jarreau's Culinary Journey at NOCHI

From Passion to Profession: Leslie Jarreau's Culinary Journey at NOCHI

Learn more about one of our Spring ‘25 Culinary Arts students!

Jessica SigmundssonNovember 18, 2025Student Story

From the Military to the Kitchen: Jean Werner’s Culinary Mission

From the Military to the Kitchen: Jean Werner’s Culinary Mission

Learn more about one of our Spring ‘25 Culinary Arts students!

Jessica SigmundssonNovember 11, 2025Student Story

Lizzie Algero: From Business Major to Culinary Career

Lizzie Algero: From Business Major to Culinary Career

Learn more about one of our Spring ‘25 Culinary Arts students!

Jessica SigmundssonNovember 4, 2025Student Story