Higher Ed Morning

Our Editorial Team

Meet the experienced journalists, educators, and policy experts who bring you trusted higher education news and analysis.

Dr. Sarah Mitchell
Dr. Sarah Mitchell
Editor-in-Chief

Dr. Mitchell brings 20 years of experience in higher education journalism and policy analysis. She holds a Ph.D. in Education Policy from Stanford University and previously served as Associate Dean at UC Berkeley. Her work has been featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inside Higher Ed, and Education Week.

Credentials

  • Ph.D. Education Policy, Stanford University
  • Former Associate Dean, UC Berkeley
  • 20+ years in education journalism

Areas of Expertise

Higher Education Policy
University Administration
Academic Freedom
Michael Rodriguez
Michael Rodriguez
Senior Education Reporter

Michael has covered higher education for over 15 years, with expertise in student affairs, campus safety, and technology in education. He holds an M.A. in Journalism from Columbia University and has won three national awards for investigative reporting on education issues.

Credentials

  • M.A. Journalism, Columbia University
  • 15+ years education reporting
  • 3x National Award Winner

Areas of Expertise

Student Affairs
Campus Safety
Education Technology
Dr. Jennifer Chen
Dr. Jennifer Chen
Policy & Finance Analyst

Dr. Chen specializes in higher education finance, federal policy, and institutional research. She previously worked as a policy analyst for the Department of Education and holds a Ph.D. in Economics from MIT. Her research on student debt has been cited in congressional hearings.

Credentials

  • Ph.D. Economics, MIT
  • Former DOE Policy Analyst
  • Congressional testimony on student debt

Areas of Expertise

Education Finance
Federal Policy
Student Debt Analysis
Robert Thompson
Robert Thompson
Technology & Innovation Reporter

Robert covers the intersection of technology and higher education, including online learning, educational software, and digital transformation initiatives. He has an M.S. in Educational Technology from NYU and previously worked as an instructional designer at several universities.

Credentials

  • M.S. Educational Technology, NYU
  • Former University Instructional Designer
  • 10+ years covering EdTech

Areas of Expertise

Educational Technology
Online Learning
Digital Transformation

Editorial Advisory Board

Dr. Maria Gonzalez

President Emeritus, State University System

40+ years in higher education leadership

Dr. James Wilson

Former Deputy Secretary of Education

Expert in federal education policy

Dr. Lisa Park

Dean of Students, Ivy League University

Student affairs and campus life specialist

Dr. David Kumar

Director, Education Research Institute

Higher education trends and analytics