Former first lady Michelle Obama is visiting UCLA Wednesday.
About 10,000 people are expected to attend this morning's event at Pauley Pavillion.
Former First Lady @MichelleObama is getting all kinds of love at UCLA #CollegeSigningDay @KNX1070 pic.twitter.com/Z3Un5nWnIg
— Margaret Carrero (@KNXmargaret) May 1, 2019She'll be at UCLA for College Signing Day, which is part of her Reach Higher campaign that she started back in 2014. The campaign encourages young people to pursue higher education.
It will be quite the party.
Happening today at UCLA. @MichelleObama will be here to celebrate #CollegeSigningDay with some 10,000 high school seniors & transfer students. @KNX1070 pic.twitter.com/2UmB5AO0mK
— Margaret Carrero (@KNXmargaret) May 1, 2019Obama will be joined by several celebrities at the event, including singers Usher and Bebe Rexha, actor Don Cheadle, and actress Eva Longoria.
I'm loving all these photos from #CollegeSigningDay events happening across the country. Can't wait to celebrate in LA on May 1! #BetterMakeRoom https://t.co/Zah3A0omAn
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) April 29, 2019You guys are fired up! I can't wait to celebrate so many amazing students on #CollegeSigningDay tomorrow! https://t.co/0w5aUibtLa
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) April 30, 2019Obama says it's the kind of push that would have meant a lot to her when she was in high school.
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