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Reach Higher

 
Here's what's going on at the White House today.
 
 
 
 
 
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Reach Higher

Today, at the University of Texas at San Antonio, the First Lady announced the Reach Higher initiative -- an effort to inspire more young people to take control of their future through higher education.

The initiative will focus on things like financial aid, summer learning opportunities, and college visits, to help more students get into college and go all the way.

Learn more about the Reach Higher initiative, and find out how you can get involved.

The First Lady touches the Hokie Stone at Virginia Tech.

First Lady Michelle Obama touches the famed piece of Hokie Stone that football players touch as she goes onto Worsham Field to attend the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) commencement at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va., May 11, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)


 
 
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  Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Time (ET)

9:55 AM: The President holds a bilateral meeting with Chancellor Merkel; the Vice President also attends

11:40 AM: The President and Chancellor Merkel hold a joint press conference

12:00 PM: The Vice President delivers remarks at the Motion Picture Association of America’s second annual Creativity Conference

12:45 PM: The President holds a working lunch with Chancellor Merkel and Official U.S. and Official German Delegations; the Vice President also attends

3:50 PM: The President meets with AAPI Business and Faith Leaders to discuss Commonsense Immigration Reform


 

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