Mark J. Drozdowski, Ed.D.
Expertise- Admissions
- Athletics
- Rankings
- History of higher education
- Fundraising and alumni relations
- University leadership
- College public relations and marketing
Education- Ed.M. and Ed.D. Higher Education, Harvard University
- B.A. American History, University of Pennsylvania
Affiliations- Writing Instructor, Johns Hopkins University
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.
Read Mark J. Drozdowski, Ed.D.'s Latest Articles
Students for Fair Admissions Threatens Princeton, Yale, Duke With Legal Action
The group that convinced the Supreme Court to eliminate affirmative action in college admissions wants to know why three elite universities aren't experiencing the same changes in racial diversity as their peers for this fall's entering class.
September 24, 2024
Pac-12 Adds Four Teams, Staves Off Extinction
Amid rumors of the Pac-12's demise, the conference adds four teams and appears to be on a path to legitimacy.
College Enrollment Rates Rebound Slightly
College attendance continues to increase, says a new report, but outcomes still vary by income and race.
College Graduates Enjoy More Civic Engagement
A new report details the extent to which Americans with college degrees are more socially engaged and civic-minded.
September 17, 2024
Declining Diversity at Top Colleges: What's Going On?
The U.S. Supreme Court ended affirmative action in college admissions, and now there is less diversity at top colleges.
