Michelle Obama's Accomplishments

Prior To Becoming First Lady

Michelle played a key role in her husband’s campaign for president of the United States.

In 2005, she was appointed as the Vice President for Community and External Affairs at the University of Chicago Medical Center.

Michelle earned a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University in 1985, and a Juris Doctorate degree from Harvard Law School in 1988.

In 1991, Michelle worked as the assistant of the governor of Chicago.

As First Lady

Other Accomplishments

Michelle became the first African American First Lady of the United States.

“Becoming by Michelle Obama,” was one of the bestselling books of the decade reaching over 10 million sales.

Michelle Obama was named the 2008 Woman of the Year by Time Magazine.