TheBestSchools.org Celebrates Academically Gifted Celebrities

PELLA, Iowa, Sept. 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- TheBestSchools.org, a leading guide for helping students find the right school and degree program, has just published its feature article "29 of the Smartest Celebrities in the World."

https://thebestschools.org/magazine/smartest-celebrities-advanced-degrees/

This list pays tribute to stars of film, stage, and stadium whose remarkable achievements and fame did not stop them from earning advanced degrees from notable colleges and universities.

"A list like this is perfect evidence that a great education is important no matter what you aspire to be," explains David Tomar, Magazine Editor for TheBestSchools.org. "It's inspiring to know that the guitarist for Queen or an offensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens still felt that drive for self-improvement, even after achieving incredible personal success and fame."

This list of 29 celebrities underscores the value of higher education, whether for professional advancement or personal enrichment. For the celebrities included on this list, as well as for the millions of Americans who view education as a path to greater things, a university education represents a unique opportunity for exploration, direction, and interpersonal connection.

What follows are the universities where the 29 celebrities on this list received their most advanced degrees:

UCLA: Mayim Bialik - Actress / PhD in Neuroscience

Barry University: Shaquille O'Neal - NBA Hall of Famer / Doctorate in Leadership and Education

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: Ken Jeong - Actor / M.D.

University of Glasgow: Gerard Butler - Actor / Law Degree

Columbia University: James Franco - Actor / Master of Fine Arts in Writing

Imperial College of London: Brian May - Rock Guitarist (Queen) / PhD in Astrophysics

Cornell University: Greg Graffin - Punk Singer (Bad Religion) / PhD in Zoology

Columbia University: Christy Turlington - Supermodel / Master's in Public Health

Harvard University: Ashley Judd - Actress / Master's in Public Administration 

Yale University: David Duchovny - Actor / Master's in English Literature 

UCLA: Peter Weller - Actor / PhD in Italian Renaissance Art History

University of Minnesota Law School: Alan Page - NFL Hall of Famer / Juris Doctor's Degree

Queen's College, Oxford: Rowan Atkinson - Comedian / Master's in Electrical Engineering

St. Bartholomew's Medical College: Graham Chapman - Comedian / M.D.

Columbia University: Art Garfunkel - Folk-Rock Singer / Master's in Mathematics

University of Sydney: Dolph Lundgren - Actor / Master's in Chemical Engineering

Yale School of Drama: Angela Bassett - Actress / Master of Fine Arts

Queens College in New York: Ron Jeremy - Adult Film Star / Master's in Special Education

MIT: Tom Scholz - Rock Guitarist (Boston) / Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Michigan State University: Mike Marshall - Baseball Player / PhD in Kinesiology

Keck School of Medicine: Dexter Holland - Punk Singer (The Offspring) / PhD in Molecular Biology

Rice University: Frank Ryan - Former NFL Player / PhD in Mathematics

Columbia University: Robert Leonard - Singer (Sha Na Na) / PhD in Linguistics

University of Texas at Austin: Sterling Morrison - Rock Guitarist (Velvet Underground) / PhD in Medieval Studies

Yale University: Sigourney Weaver - Actress / Master of Fine Arts

Antioch College: Leonard Nimoy - Actor / Master's in Education

London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art: Benedict Cumberbatch - Actor / Master of Arts in Classical Acting

Yale School of Drama: Lupita Nyongío - Actress / Master's in Acting 

Penn State University: John Urschel - Recently Retired NFL Player / Master's in Mathematics

TheBestSchools.org enthusiastically highlights the academic accomplishments of these star students turned real-life superstars.

TheBestSchools.org is a leader in school rankings - K thru 12, college, post graduate, online and on-campus - providing millions of prospective students with the information they need to find the right school for them. TheBestSchools.org is an independent educational website whose staff and advisory board believe learning transforms lives for the better and should be a lifelong pursuit.

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