University of West Alabama

Megan Perkins TFRRS Profile

2018-19: In her debut season, Perkins ran a PR in the 600-meter event with a time of 1:56.89 at the UW-Stout Warren Bowlus Meet for 9th place. She secured a PR in the 1K at the Bethel University Gene Glade Classic with a 6th place time of 3:31.85. At the University of Minnesota Women's Twilight, she earned a PR in the the 1500-meter event with a time of 5:27.80 in 28th place. Perkins's PR 800-meter time of 2:36.19 earned the rookie a 38th place finish at the Tommie Twilight. In the final meet of the outdoor season, Perkins finished the women's 3000 steeplechase in 12th place with a PR time of 13:52.12 at the NCAA Final Qualifier at UW-La Crosse. 

Personal: Daughter of Kathleen and Michael Perkins. Double majoring in Public Health and Spanish with goals to pursue a Master's Degree in Public Health. Additionally, Perkins is a member of the Minnesota Army National Guard. 

Academic Awards
Dean's List: Fall 2018, Spring 2019

I am proud to be a Wildcat because:  I get to represent strong, motivated women.

What do you enjoy most about being a student-athlete at St. Catherine?:  The close-knit environment as well as the dedicated professors.

I chose to attend St. Kate's because:  The diverse medical programs offered as well as the great location in the St Paul area.