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Mark J. Drozdowski, Ed.D.

Senior Higher Education Analyst
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  • Admissions
  • Athletics
  • Rankings
  • History of higher education
  • Fundraising and alumni relations
  • University leadership
  • College public relations and marketing
Academic Cap Education
  • Ed.M. and Ed.D. Higher Education, Harvard University
  • B.A. American History, University of Pennsylvania
Globe Affiliations
Writing Instructor, Johns Hopkins University

Mark J. Drozdowski, Ed.D., is a senior writer and higher education analyst 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's Latest Articles

Here Are This Year’s College Commencement Speakers

May 15, 2023
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The Elusive Quest for a Perfect March Madness Bracket

March 22, 2024
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10 Quirky College Basketball Traditions

March 18, 2024
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NCAA Recommends Expanding March Madness to 90 Teams

February 23, 2023
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Yes, You Can Major in Beer

October 4, 2023
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