Brownwood News – Karissa Means of Brownwood, has been awarded a Bachelor of Music Education (instrumental emphasis) degree, summa cum laude, from McMurry University. Means is one of 137 graduates receiving degrees during the Commencement in Hunt P.E. Center on Saturday, May 12th. Means was an honors student and earned Dean’s List honors throughout her time at McMurry.
She was Treasurer and Vice President of Kappa Kappa Psi National Honor Band Fraternity and was a member of the McMurry War Hawk marching band and the McMurry Wind Ensemble, which played in both the 2016 London New Year’s Day parade and at Carnegie Hall this year. She also performed in the Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Band, Trumpet Ensemble and the Steel Drum Band.
About McMurry University:
Founded in 1923 as a United Methodist institution, McMurry University is a vibrant and comprehensive center of undergraduate education. McMurry has a national reputation for excellence and value through the achievements of its faculty, students and graduates. Their campus is located on 52 acres in Abilene, Texas.
Offering a diverse academic curriculum students can choose from over 45 majors as well as pre-professional programs in medicine, dentistry, engineering, law, pharmacy, physical therapy and others. The Servant Leadership Program teaches students about ethics and helps develop leadership qualities.
