Michelle Obama speaks at Virginia Tech's commencement (16 images)

The 2012 Virginia Tech graduation ceremony at Lane Stadium on the campus of Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, Virginia on May 11, 2012. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

First Lady Michelle Obama delivers the Commencement address during the 2012 Virginia Tech graduation ceremony at Lane Stadium on the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia on May 11, 2012. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

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A decorated mortar board is seen during the 2012 Virginia Tech graduation ceremony at Lane Stadium on the campus of Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, Virginia on May 11, 2012. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

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First Lady Michelle Obama delivers the Commencement address during the 2012 Virginia Tech graduation ceremony at Lane Stadium on the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia on May 11, 2012. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

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First Lady Michelle Obama delivers the Commencement address during the 2012 Virginia Tech graduation ceremony at Lane Stadium on the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia on May 11, 2012. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

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