Is Shaq's doctorate honorary?

Is Shaq's doctorate honorary?

Shaquille O'Neal received his doctoral degree in education last week. It wasn't an honorary award — he earned it from Barry University, a private Catholic institution in Florida.

Does Shaq have a PHD in what?

Shaq received a degree in business administration, which should shock no one who's followed his career. ... Recently retired from the NBA, O'Neal finished his educational goal and received his doctorate in business along with 1,100 other students. It put O'Neal in an exclusive club of pro athletes with doctorates.

Is Shaq's doctorate real?

The former N.B.A. star Shaquille O'Neal received his doctoral degree in education from Barry University alongside 1,100 other students during commencement ceremonies in Miami Shores, Fla. O'Neal's doctoral project explored how business leaders use humor in the workplace. ...

Why is Shaq a Dr?

O'Neal's degree focuses on organizational learning and leadership, with a specialty on human resource development; for his thesis he studied how CEO's and business leaders use humor as part of the work environment. After the ceremony, Dr. O'Neal praised his parents and the university during a press conference.

Does Shaquille O'Neal own Papa John's Pizza?

According to a form he filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, O'Neal owns the equivalent of 89,723 Papa John's shares, including 87,136 unvested restricted stock units, or RSUs, received through his endorsement agreement.

How rich is Shaquille O Neal?

As of 2021, Shaquille O'Neal is worth $400 million. Celebrity Net Worth confirms that the superstar athlete-turned-sportscaster brings in a $60 million salary each year between his residuals, his various endorsement deals, and his NBA commentator gigs.

Does Shaq own 5 guys?

Another former NBA star, Shaquille O'Neal is said to own 155 Five Guys burger restaurants. ... In March 2019 O'Neal joined the board of directors of Papa John's, a deal that saw him invest in nine Papa John's stores in Atlanta and also become the face of endorsements.

Where did Shaquille O'Neal get his doctorate?

• O'Neal receives education doctorate MIAMI -- Former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal is a doctor now. O'Neal received his doctoral degree in education from Barry University alongside 1,100 other students during commencement ceremonies on Saturday.

What kind of Ph.D does Shaq have?

• It put O’Neal in an exclusive club of pro athletes with doctorates. He is not technically a Ph.D, but received his Ed.D (Doctor of Education). His love for education does not stop there, however. Now a father to college-aged kids, O’Neal wants to instill his love of learning into the next generation of his family.

What kind of degree did Shaq get from Barry University?

• Barry spokesman Michael Laderman said O'Neal didn't get any special treatment and the oral presentations, known as Capstone Projects, are standard for doctorates in education, including at Ivy League schools. O'Neal's spokesman described it as "a more practical doctorate, as opposed to a research-based doctorate like a Ph.D."

Can you call Shaquille O'Neal Shaq anymore?

• O'Neal told ABC News there's "no way" anyone is allowed to call him Shaq anymore. "Only the children can call me Shaq, the adults have to address me as Dr. O'Neal," he said. "I'm proud to call you Dr. O'Neal!" said his mother. A year into retirement, after 19 seasons on the court, Dr. O'Neal is not looking back.