1890 Scholar Helps Others Recover from Natural Disasters as Loan Specialist with USDA Rural Development

Published on July 31, 2024

Dominique Smith recently graduated from Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural sciences with a concentration in agribusiness. She recently accepted a permanent position with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and credits her experience in the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program in helping her secure the position.

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