Colin Higgins
Election Year: 2016
Election Constituency: United States of America
Scholar Status: Scholar Alum
Rhodes Identifier: Wisconsin & St Hilda's 2016
Biography
Colin T. Higgins, Madison, graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 2015 with a B.A. in Geography, History, and Environmental Studies, and is currently completing a Master of Public Affairs in Policy Analysis, also in Madison. A passionate environmental advocate, he spearheaded the creation of a Green Fund, increased the amount of locally sourced food sold at campus facilities, and created a "conservation captain" program. He is especially interested in the complex philosophical, political, and ecological questions involved in mediating conflicting land uses. A Udall Scholar, Colin's award-winning senior thesis on a biodiversity offsetting program in the U.K. will be published.