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
Changing Demographics Will Impact Higher Education for Years
Declining numbers of high school graduates will pose an existential threat to higher education for the foreseeable future, notes a new report.
December 23, 2024
Best Online Master's in Counseling Programs of 2025
Earning your master's in counseling online can prepare you for a rewarding career in a high-demand field. Discover which programs are best for you.
December 19, 2024
The Naval Academy Can Still Consider Race in Admissions. Here's Why.
A federal court ruled in favor of the Naval Academy in its quest to maintain a race-conscious admissions policy, claiming national security hangs in the balance.
The Rapid Rise of College Cornhole
Cornhole has become a legitimate sport on college campuses, offering student-athletes numerous ways to cash in on its growing popularity.
December 11, 2024
Three-Quarters of Private Colleges Say FAFSA Delays Changed Their Incoming Class
A survey of private colleges and universities reveals how last year's FAFSA delays affected the size and diversity of the class of 2028.
December 4, 2024
