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Whitmore looks at awards the same way, not really wanting much attention for a recent award from Wright State University as its 2012 International Student Advocate: “I’m humbled. I don’t really do things for appreciation,” he said. “I was…
Anthony Whitmore almost never attaches a “PhD” behind his name and discourages people from addressing him as “Doctor.” The attitude exemplifies his opinion that his title is really “just a piece of paper,” in spite of the fact that it represents something that others proudly claim every chance they get.
Whitmore looks at awards the same way, not really wanting much attention for a recent award from Wright State University as its 2012 International Student Advocate: “I’m humbled. I don’t really do things for appreciation,” he said. “I was brought up to do what’s right and to give back. It’s not in my nature to seek recognition.”
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