Wichita State’s Karla Burns built a legacy of music and drama around the world

Karla Burns’ legacy of music and drama is one of Wichita State University’s most prominent contributions to the performing arts.

Burns, 66, died June 4 in Wichita. She attended Dunbar Elementary School and graduated from West High School. At Wichita State, she earned bachelor’s degrees in music education and in speech/theater, both in 1981.