13 Brainy Celebs Who Earned Advanced Degrees In College

Published on 11/22/2016
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Shaquille O’Neal

Shaq is easily one of greatest centers in NBA history, that’s a fact no one can dispute. However, he’s never been one content to have millions or to have just retired from the NBA, he’s even attempted a rapping career. But his true dream became reality when he earned a Ed.D in education from Barry University. An Ed.D is The Doctor of Education – I know, pretty impressive for a 7’1″ former professional athlete. Oh yeah, here’s a super fun fact, at his graduation ceremony in 2012, Doc O’Neal wore a triple extra-large robe.

Shaquille Oneal

Shaquille Oneal

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Wladimir Klitschko

Klitschko is of course a boxing legend. The Ukrainian born professional boxer is a former world heavyweight champion of three major sanctioning bodies (WBA, IBF, and WBO). He’s also the guy who won over Nashville star Hayden Panettiere’s heart. He may be a macho hunk, charitable man, fiance, and father to Kaya (whom Panettiere gave birth to last winter), but he’s also a well educated man. Klitschko actually has a doctorate in sports science from Kiev University. Dr. Klitschko also speaks four languages, Ukrainian, Russian, English and German.

Wladimir Klitschko

Wladimir Klitschko

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