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Call him "Dr. Shaq" O'Neal
May 05, 2012
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points out, it's a real degree, not an honorary one.

"When he was in class," says Barry University Associate Prof. Dr. David Kopp, "he was front-and-center, raising his hand. He had no problem fitting into the desk, which was my concern."

But no one was concerned about his commitment: Over four-and-a-half years, O'Neal took 16 courses, completed 54 credit hours and carried a grade point average of 3.8.

He now wants to be called "Dr. O'Neal" - because he's earned it.
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