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In His Own Words: E. Kika De La Garza Science Fellow Alok Arun

September 26, 2023 Mariela Castaneda, Public Affairs Specialist, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement and Alok Arun, Associate Professor, Inter American University of Puerto Rico

Since 1998, E. Kika De La Garza Fellowships have recognized highly accomplished staff and faculty at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and Hispanic-Serving School Districts. Participants meet directly with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agencies to learn about opportunities are available...

Equity Initiatives

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Internship Program Provides Future Career Opportunities

August 29, 2023 Melissa Blair, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement

For Kourtney Graves, a political science major at Jackson State University in Mississippi, her U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) summer internship has inspired insight into future career options.

Equity Initiatives

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Interns Gain Real World Experience with USDA

August 15, 2023 Melissa Blair, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement

This summer 64 students who were selected for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Internship Program gained real world experience at USDA agencies and offices across the United States. The TMCF Internship Program is one of many that enable USDA to recruit a diverse workforce while helping...

Equity Initiatives

USDA/1890 National Scholars Program Makes Collegiate and Agricultural Careers a Reality

July 20, 2023 Melissa Blair, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) selected 100 students for this year’s USDA/1890 National Scholars Program out of a record number of applications received through the new online application process. The new online portal is part of USDA’s efforts to improve accessibility to USDA programs...

Equity Initiatives

Common Mistakes College Students Make When Ordering Take Out

August 22, 2019 Nirav Shah, MBA, MPH, Public Affairs Specialist, FSIS

This is your first year of college, a step toward living life independently. You managed to get into a college, now what..!?! From the first day of freshman year until gradation, avoiding foodborne illness is as important as getting good grades and creating memories.

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