12:12 AM EDT 06/09/2009
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Michelle Kwan & Sarah Hughes Graduate College
Originally posted 06/07/2009 05:15PM
Between Michelle Kwan and Sarah Hughes, they’ve won enough ice-skating medals to fill a museum. But in recent years, the skaters have set their sights on a different goal: getting a college diploma.
On Saturday, Kwan earned a bachelor's degree in international studies with a minor in political science from the University of Denver. "It feels great," the five-time world champion told PEOPLE about being a college grad. "I've always known you can only skate for so many years and then you have to rely on your education to carry you through life."
And the 28-year-old, who earned a silver at the 1998 Olympics and bronze in 2002, was recently admitted to the international affairs program at Tufts University's Fletcher School, where she expects to continue her work as an envoy for the state department. "It was difficult to travel and go to school, but it was so enjoyable visiting other countries," she said.
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Michelle Kwan Plots Return to the Ice
Originally posted 04/01/2009 06:15PM
Last weekend, champion skater Michelle Kwan worked along side NBC broadcaster Bob Costas covering the figure skating world championships in Los Angeles – but at next year's Vancouver Olympics, she could back on the ice competing again.
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Michelle Kwan Named to Diplomatic Role
Originally posted 11/10/2006 09:30AM
Figure-skating champion Michelle Kwan will represent America as the country's first public diplomacy envoy, Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice announced Thursday at a State Department press briefing.
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Michelle Kwan Goes to Work for Disney
Originally posted 02/17/2006 08:30AM
There may be no Olympic gold for Michelle Kwan this year, but there is a job with Mickey Mouse.
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Michelle Kwan Withdraws from Winter Games
Originally posted 02/12/2006 09:00PM
Michelle Kwan, five-time figure skating world champion and nine-time U.S. title winner, withdrew from the Winter Olympics Sunday in Torino, blaming a severe groin strain.
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