Many things may be cancelled due to COVID-19, but graduations are certainly not one of them. With schools having to pivot to virtual instruction as a result of the global pandemic, there’s also been a shift to modified graduation ceremonies for outgoing seniors.

Though disappointing for many, there’s only one couple who could turn things around for millions of students — President Barack Obama and our forever first lady Michelle Obama.

President Obama announced Tuesday that they will deliver a commencement address to students across the nation. “I’ve always loved joining commencements––the culmination of years of hard work and sacrifice.

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