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Music Star Phil Collins to Receive Honorary Doctorate at McMurry

By: BigCountryHomePage.com Staff Reports
Updated: May 11, 2012
World famous rock star Phil Collins will be in Abilene this weekend.

Collins happens to be a Texas history buff, and will receive an honorary doctorate at McMurry University's spring commencement.

The former Genesis drummer has been in contact with a McMurry professor for the last two years, learning all about the Alamo.

He'll also speak at a fundraiser for the university's history scholarships.

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