Michelle Kwan speaks to students about education and dreams

Allen Wallace, coladaily.com, Columbia, South Carolina

Image from article, with caption: Mary-Stuart Tinkler presented Kwan with a sercie on behalf of Columbia College.

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Kwan, the most decorated figure skater in U.S. history, spoke Thursday at Columbia College. Kwan was in town campaigning for Hillary Clinton, but took time to talk to Cola Daily and to the young women of Columbia College about her work to promote women’s rights and to encourage young people to pursue their dreams. ...

Students flocked to take photos with Kwan, ask for autographs and share their memories of watching her compete. They also listened as she spoke of her work as a public diplomacy ambassador for the U.S., a position to which she was appointed by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and continued under Clinton. ...