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
Republican Proposal Would Impose 21% Tax on University Endowments
The Endowment Tax Fairness Act seeks to levy a 21% tax on the endowments of wealthy universities, such as those in the Ivy League.
January 31, 2025
Will Biden's Guidance on OPM Partnerships Hold Up Under Trump? Here's What Students Need to Know.
In its waning days, the Biden administration issued one last salvo against online program managers, but will it have teeth now that Trump is in office?
January 31, 2025
Does College Selectivity Predict Earnings? Sort Of.
A new study shows that earnings advantages accrue with greater selectivity, becoming even more pronounced depending on the field of study.
January 30, 2025
Amid Budget Woes, Brown Doubles Down on Diversity
Despite a hefty budget deficit, Brown ramps up diversity recruitment efforts.
January 24, 2025
Elite Colleges Admit to Favoring Wealthy Families
In an ongoing case against the "568 Cartel" universities, new evidence demonstrates a departure from "need-blind" admissions, and the remaining defendants now face massive fines.
January 22, 2025
