Two locals gain MSU degrees

Abbie Nicole Kinder of Jacksboro, graduated from Midwestern State University in December 2016. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies.

Kaycee Len Fowler of Perrin, also graduated from MSU in December with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Midwestern State University had 442 undergraduate and graduate students who were awarded degrees in December 2016. Honor graduates receiving bachelor’s degrees included 17 summa cum laude, 27 magna cum laude, and 50 cum laude. Honor requirements are a grade point average of 3.9-4.0 for summa cum laude, 3.7-3.89 for magna cum laude and 3.5-3.69 for cum laude. Honor graduates are designated in the list below.