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Kirk Higgins

BRI Staff Team

Senior Director, Content

Kirk has led several major curricula and content projects since joining BRI in 2014, including the new comprehensive U.S. History digital resource, Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. In addition to managing the development of the Institute’s curricula, Kirk also coordinates BRI’s online content and co-sponsored programming with Liberty Fund. Kirk received his B.A. in History from Hillsdale College and is currently pursuing an M.A. in History from George Mason University.

Contact Kirk at khiggins@billofrightsinstitute.org