Dr. Shaquille O'Neal and 7 other celebs with doctoral degrees
The Big Aristotle is just the latest celebrity to take an impressive detour into academia
By The Week Staff | May 8, 2012
Dr. Shaquille O'Neal and 7 other celebs who have earned doctoral degrees
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haquille O'Neal has another awfully big accomplishment under his belt. The 7-foot-1 retired NBA legend just graduated from Florida's Barry University with a doctoral degree in education. In 1992, Shaq left Louisiana State University after three years to play in the NBA, finishing his undergraduate degree eight years later, and earning an MBA in 2005. Click through for a look at seven other stars who have earned the right to be called "doctor."
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