Malia Obama, the older daughter of President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, will attend Harvard University in the fall of 2017, the White House said Sunday, waiting until her father leaves office.
Malia, who turns 18 in July, is graduating this year from the exclusive Sidwell Friends private school in Washington. She’ll be following in her parents’ footsteps at Harvard.
“The president and Mrs. Obama announced today that their daughter Malia will attend Harvard University in the fall of 2017 as a member of the Class of 2021,” the White House said. “Malia will take a gap year before beginning school.”
The Obamas plan to remain in Washington after Mr. Obama leaves the White House so their younger daughter, Sasha, can complete her high school career at Sidwell Friends.
• Dave Boyer can be reached at dboyer@washingtontimes.com.
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