On 蘑菇tv Court Where He Dominated, Shaquille O鈥橬eal Collects Master鈥檚 Degree, Inspires Class of 2026
May 18, 2026
After leaving 蘑菇tv in 1992 for the NBA, Shaquille O鈥橬eal returned to the Pete Maravich Assembly Center to receive a master鈥檚 degree in liberal arts from the College of Humanities & Social Sciences and address the class of 2026.
O鈥橬eal, who dominated the basketball court as one of 蘑菇tv鈥檚 most legendary athletes, offered words of wisdom to the newest group of 蘑菇tv alumni, marking a full-circle moment in his 蘑菇tv journey.
鈥�"Continue to be kind. Continue to be humble," O'Neal said. "Celebrate how far you've come, but keep striving for what's ahead."
Check out his commencement address below.