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Mark J. Drozdowski, Ed.D.

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  • MA and Ed.D. Higher Education, Harvard University
  • BA American History, University of Pennsylvania

Mark J. Drozdowski, Ed.D., is a senior writer with BestColleges. He has 30 years of experience in higher education as a university administrator and faculty member and teaches writing at Johns Hopkins University. A former columnist for The Chronicle of Higher Education and Inside Higher Ed, Mark has written articles, essays, and op-eds for dozens of publications, including The New York Times Magazine.

Mark holds a bachelor’s degree in American history from the University of Pennsylvania and a master’s degree and doctorate in higher education from Harvard University.

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The Most Notable Commencement Speeches of 2023

June 2, 2023
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U.S. News Adjusts Rankings Methodology, Emphasizes Diversity

June 2, 2023
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‘Exclusion U’ Documentary Exposes Ivy League Elitism

June 1, 2023
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The Future of the MBA: How Business Schools Are Innovating to Meet Demand

May 25, 2023
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U.S. News Releases Law and Medical School Rankings After Delays, Controversy

May 19, 2023
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