*First lady Michelle Obama will serve as the commencement speaker at Spelman College, the White House announced Friday.
The ceremony for more than 500 graduates will be held on May 15 in the Georgia International Convention Center. Mrs. Obama will also receive an honorary degree.
“Having Mrs. Obama as our 2011 commencement speaker is a true honor because she embodies the Spelman College mission, which is to prepare women to change the world in a meaningful way,” Spelman President Beverly Tatum said in a statement. “I know our students will be inspired by her powerful presence.”
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