First lady Michelle Obama will travel to Miami next Thursday to attend a service awards luncheon at Miami Dade College. She'll be joined by state university chancellor Frank Brogan.

The Florida Campus Compact annual awards gala and luncheon will recognize exceptional service-learning and engaged scholarship currently under way all across Florida, according to the White House.

"Winners are those who are in the trenches, forging sustainable campus-community partnerships that enhance the collegiate experience and help students become stronger and more-active citizens. These awards recognize the outstanding work of faculty, students, administrators, service coordinators, AmeriCorps VISTAs, community partners and others who make substantial contributions to support engaged scholarship."

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