[unomas]

Shaq graduates from Barry University

Apparently he got his masters from the University of Phoenix, and his doctorate from Barry University in Florida.

[Devolution]

That's pretty cool.

Heh UoP.

[weekend_warrior]

Dr. Shaqtus-Fu P.I.

[unomas]

That's pretty cool. Heh UoP.

Haha, yeah I'm not sure if this lends any credibility to online education programs, but a mega famous athlete being an alum can't hurt.

[The Technomancer]

That is a real feel good story, and I think it cements the man as worthy of respect. An overall talented and driven individual.

[Cheebo]

He got his masters? Why are you calling him Dr then? Masters isn't the same thing as a PHD. Otherwise basically every business executive would be a doctor. ;)

Edit: Ah, I see you edited in the phd part. So 3 degrees, not bad shaq.

[shira]

"’A’ was a basketball player. ’B’ was basketball player. ’C’ was Cop. And ’D’ -- even though I didn’t believe it -- was Doctor,"

Lol, what a joke

[unomas]

That is a real feel good story, and I think it cements the man as worthy of respect. An overall talented and driven individual.

And he finished with a 3.8 GPA, damn I have a lower GPA than Shaq! I better work harder

[linko9]

He got his masters? Why are you calling him Dr then? Masters isn't the same thing as a PHD. Otherwise basically every big executive would be a doctor. ;)

Read the story.

Really cool story, I really want to read that doctoral "capstone."

[Raitosaito]

Shaw still talks too much smack, but good on him.

[KevinRo]

He got his masters? Why are you calling him Dr then? Masters isn't the same thing as a PHD. Otherwise basically every business executive would be a doctor. ;)

...

He got his Phd from Barry.

[Cheebo]

... He got his Phd from Barry.

The OP only said "Apparently he got his masters from the University of Phoenix" initially. Phd stuff was edited in after my post thus the confusion.

[Game-Biz]

Next step, working at starbucks.

[unomas]

The OP only said "Apparently he got his masters from the University of Phoenix" initially. Phd stuff was edited in after my post thus the confusion.

I guess you were the only one that didn't click the link to see the actual story. The link clearly said he graduated from Barry, and the text after said he got his masters from UOP. Doesn't matter either way, but cool on Shaq. I edited it after I read your post because I didn't want anyone else to get confused that didn't click on the link about him getting his doctorate.

[Randolph Freelander]

Next step, working at starbucks.

Cementing his legacy as "the Big Barista."

Er, I mean, "the Venti Barista."

[shira]

And he finished with a 3.8 GPA, damn I have a lower GPA than Shaq! I better work harder

How does hat work?
General studies/basket weaving Undergrad
MBA
Phd Ed.

No wonder us schools are in terrible shape

[Jakfu]

How does hat work? General studies/basket weaving Undergrad MBA Phd Ed. No wonder us schools are in terrible shape

Wow, way to crap on his accomplishments.

In either case this should be atleast be an example that education is important in today's society no matter who you are

[heyf00L]

That's cool. The original source says it took 4½ years.

[SMT]

Much envy and congratulations are in order.

[LQX]

Good for Shaq but I still hate hearing him speak.

[Speevy]

How does hat work? General studies/basket weaving Undergrad MBA Phd Ed. No wonder us schools are in terrible shape

I have a BBA and am getting my Masters Degree in teaching right now.

[Tawpgun]

Puts me to shame. Goddamn.

[shira]

Wow, way to crap on his accomplishments. In either case this should be atleast be an example that education is important in today's society no matter who you are

Are you serious?
He basically got the undergrad for free taking "communications" courses
Bought the MBA
Then got a phd from a private school.
Lemme see his thesis or dissertation.

[Natiko]

That's awesome, I love Shaq.

[Snake]

Next step, working at starbucks.

[Lionheart1337]

Kazaam was a classic, and Shaq-Fu

[weekend_warrior]

10/10 reply.

[SerArthurDayne]

Shaq seems like a very cool guy, who does good work. Congrats to him on this. I don't imagine real schools are in the habit of handing out fact (non-honorary, obviously) doctoral degrees, so I'm pretty sure he actually had to put some work in.

I think he is also a legit (reserve) Police Officer.

[TheKaeptain]

Kung-Fu master. All-Time great Basketball player. MOTHERFUCKING DOCTOR.

[george_us]

Puts me to shame. Goddamn.

Motherfucker has 4 NBA Championships, millions of dollars, his own shoe, a masters, AND a PhD.

[Tawpgun]

Are you serious? He basically got the undergrad for free taking "communications" courses Bought the MBA Then got a phd from a private school. Lemme see his thesis or dissertation.

Why can't you just appreciate what he did? Worked insanely hard to pull this off with his schedule. Don't have to be so damn cynical.

Motherfucker has 4 NBA Championships, millions of dollars, his own shoe, a masters, AND a PhD.

Movie star, sports analyst, probably done some public speaking etc etc.

[Sol..]

That last quote was fucking amazing.

[sixteen-bit]

congrats to him

[shira]

Shaq seems like a very cool guy, who does good work. Congrats to him on this. I don't imagine real schools are in the habit of handing out fact (non-honorary, obviously) doctoral degrees, so I'm pretty sure he actually had to put some work in. I think he is also a legit (reserve) Police Officer.

Barry university is an unranked for academic university and a 2nd tier university from Wikipedia.

Smells like he donated some cash to a nearby private school. If he was serious why didn't he go to an accredited college.

Smh, nice try shaq

[Draconian]

Well done, sir, well done.

[Cipherr]

This is pretty cool. I never even knew he was taking classes. Must have been rough with his schedule. Hes a fun fit on the sports networks atm.

Barry university is an unranked for academic university and a 2nd tier university from Wikipedia. Smells like he donated some cash to a nearby private school. If he was serious why didn't he go to an accredited college. Smh, nice try shaq

Jesus Christ salty much? This guy beat your team in the playoffs years back or something? Get over it and move on bruh. That's not a good look.

[Smellycat]

So, when should we expect to see him in a Dr. Pepper commercial?

[Paches-EJ-]

Are you serious? He basically got the undergrad for free taking "communications" courses Bought the MBA Then got a phd from a private school. Lemme see his thesis or dissertation.

Sounds like you wish you were a 7 foot multi millionaire doctor and US Marshal.

[Jakfu]

Barry university is an unranked for academic university and a 2nd tier university from Wikipedia. Smells like he donated some cash to a nearby private school. If he was serious why didn't he go to an accredited college. Smh, nice try shaq

But, he did?

http://www.barry.edu/main/accreditation-notice.html

EDIT: BTW, the same association that has accredited the University of Florida, University of Central Florida, University of South Florida and many other colleges and universities.

[unomas]

This is pretty cool. I never even knew he was taking classes. Must have been rough with his schedule. Hes a fun fit on the sports networks atm. Jesus Christ salty much? This guy beat your team in the playoffs years back or something? Get over it and move on bruh. That's not a good look.

Agreed, he got his Bachelors from LSU so......why crap on someones accomplishments, and also if you're going to rip on someone don't use Wikipedia as a source. It's academically unacceptable. The irony...

[mt1200]

Makes me feel so bad and useless

Congrats Dr Shaq

[methodman]

Jesus Christ salty much? This guy beat your team in the playoffs years back or something? Get over it and move on bruh. That's not a good look.

Shaq took a shit in his salsa. It's the only reason for this amount of saltiness

[fallagin]

And how many Doctorates does Kobe have?

[shira]

This is pretty cool. I never even knew he was taking classes. Must have been rough with his schedule. Hes a fun fit on the sports networks atm. Jesus Christ salty much? This guy beat your team in the playoffs years back or something? Get over it and move on bruh. That's not a good look.

Nah man it shits on people who have legit degrees.
Imagine someone working their ass off for 7-8 years spending their life savings to get a legit doctorate.
Then shaq has one from joke university.

[ckohler]

What's the real context of this? What was happening that made him react? Was he leaving in true laughter or was he hiding his rage?

[Bowdz]

I have nothing but respect for anyone who seeks to further their education. Kudos to Shaq for pursuing something more especially when he didn't have to work another day in his life from his earnings.

[shira]

But, he did? http://www.barry.edu/main/accreditation-notice.html EDIT: BTW, the same association that has accredited the University of Florida, University of Central Florida, University of South Florida and many other colleges and universities.

So it is a shit but accredited school. Oh well good job then shaq.

[unomas]

Nah man it shits on people who have legit degrees. Imagine someone working their ass off for 7-8 years spending their life savings to get a legit doctorate. Then shaq has one from joke university.

So everyone that graduates from Barry University has a joke degree? You better let them know that. The arrogance of some people, sorry it wasn't Harvard.

[Paches-EJ-]

Nah man it shits on people who have legit degrees. Imagine someone working their ass off for 7-8 years spending their life savings to get a legit doctorate. Then shaq has one from joke university.

Why are you so mad?

[cityhunter]

Barry university is an unranked for academic university and a 2nd tier university from Wikipedia. Smells like he donated some cash to a nearby private school. If he was serious why didn't he go to an accredited college. Smh, nice try shaq