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.
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International Students Urged to Return to Campus Before Potential Trump Travel Ban
Fearing possible delays and other complications, universities are telling students to return from winter break before newly inaugurated President Trump issues a travel ban.
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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.
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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.
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