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First Lady Stresses Higher Education During Texas Visit

In an effort to improve domestic college attendance records, first lady Michelle Obama, during a recent San Antonio visit, encouraged high school students to pursue college.

by John Reynolds

President Baraqck Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama greets guests at the Austin airport upon arrival April 10, 2014.
Credit: Bob Daemmrich

In an effort to improve domestic college attendance records, first lady Michelle Obama, during a recent San Antonio visit, encouraged high school students to pursue college. Once the world’s leader in college graduates, the U.S. has dropped to 12th globally. Obama led the students in a pledge to commit to enrollment, perseverance and graduation. (The Associated Press)

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