Mark J. Drozdowski, Ed.D.

Mark J. Drozdowski, Ed.D., is a lead writer and higher education analyst with BestColleges. His writing covers such topics as college admissions and enrollment, standardized testing, financial aid, athletics, artificial intelligence, alternative credentials, graduate education, college rankings, and philanthropy.

Mark teaches writing at Johns Hopkins University and has 30 years of experience in higher education as a university administrator and faculty member. A former columnist for The Chronicle of Higher Education and Inside Higher Ed, Mark has written articles, essays, op-eds, and humor for dozens of publications and websites.

In addition to covering higher education news, Mark writes opinion and analysis features, drawing on his extensive experience in and knowledge of the industry. Mark is the author of three books, the latest of which, “Postcards From Pillston,” offers a satirical, timely take on today’s higher education landscape.

Mark has also served as a communications consultant to colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations nationwide.

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

Forbes cited Mark’s reporting on Hartwick College. American Enterprise Institute cited his reporting on U.S. higher education quality. Chronicle of Higher Education cited Mark’s reporting on adjutant vs. tenured professors. Congressional Research Service cited his reporting on affirmative action. FX Media cited his reporting on higher education in the Metaverse. The New York Times cited his reporting on university profits from athletics.

Mark is a former writer for BestColleges.