Tom Higgins
Foreign Student and Scholar Advisor
Tom serves as a Foreign Student and Scholar Advisor. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. Prior to working at CMU, Tom worked as a high school teacher and then spent several years in admissions, student services and advising roles at Point Park University and the University of Pittsburgh. Tom really enjoys working in higher education, and his favorite part about OIE is the opportunity to meet people from all over the world.
Growing up in Western Pennsylvania, Tom loves Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas. He enjoys hiking, biking and traveling whenever possible. Music is a big part of his free time, and he spends a lot of time seeking out new music on WRTC and NTS radio, collecting records and watching live music.