As a Scot
Member of the Dean’s List… Head of Fresh Concepts, Macalester’s Improv Troupe… Studied abroad in Paris in the spring of 2019… Legal and Policy Intern at MNCASA… Legislative Intern for Representative Pinto at the State Capitol.
2018
Placed 22nd in her first race of the year at the Macalester/St. Olaf 4k, finishing in 18:08… Ran for a new PR in the 5k at the St. Kate’s Invite on Oct. 6, with a time of 22:26… Ran her best 6k of the year at the Jim Drews/Tori Neubauer Invitational on Oct. 13 with a 26:33 finish.
2017
Started the season at the St. Olaf Invitational, running the 6k race in 27:49… Ran the St. Kate’s Invite 5k in 22:27 on Oct. 7… Set a personal record on Oct. 14 at the Jim Drews/Tori Neubauer Invitational, finishing with a time of 26:09.
2016
Higgins ran a time of 28:48 in her collegiate debut for the 6,000 meter at the St. Olaf Invitational … Raced a season PR in the 6,000 meter with a time of 27:38 at the UW-La Crosse Tori Neubauer Invitational … Ran 22:26 at the St. Kate’s Invitational for the 5,000 meter course.
Before Mac
Recognized as an AP Scholar.
Why did you choose to attend Macalester?
I loved the community, the urban location, the commitment to sustainability and social justice, and the positivity and spirit of the XC team! Mac also gave me a merit scholarship, which made it much more affordable.
What has your experience at Macalester meant to you so far?
I have been so grateful to find a place where I can find the same drive, confidence and kindness in my teammates, classmates, professors, and peers anywhere on campus. Macalester has taught me that I can pursue extracurriculars for which I am passionate without sacrificing my academic career, my friendships, or my commitments as a student-athlete.
