CEO Blog

By Lydia Middleton, MBA, CAE

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    Welcome to the Newly Elected Members of the AUPHA Board of Directors

    2 days ago
    Posted in: The Exchange

    The Association of University Programs in Health Administration welcomes four newly appointed members to the Board of Directors. Jennifer Chubinski, PhD, Xavier University Christopher Louis, PhD, MHA, Boston University School of Public Health Patricia Talbert, PhD, MPH, MS, CPHA, CHES, cPHN, Howard University Debra Zevallos, DBH, MHA, FACHE, The Ohio ...

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    Announcing the 2026 - 2027 AUPHA Executive Committee

    2 days ago
    Posted in: The Exchange

    The Association of University Programs in Health Administration is pleased to announce the 2026-2027 members of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. Chair Carla Jackie Sampson, PhD, MBA, FACHE, New York University Chair Elect Nailya DeLellis, PhD, Central Michigan University Immediate Past Chair Richard Hirth, PhD, University ...

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    Program News - Saint Louis University

    4 days ago
    Posted in: The Exchange

    M.S.H.A. Gives Farzana Hoque, M.D., Skills to Make a Bigger Impact with Patients, Students

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    HAMPCAS Webinar Update

    5 days ago
    Posted in: The Exchange

    In April, AUPHA hosted a HAMPCAS webinar with representatives from Liaison International as well as three member schools. The session provided an overview of the HAMPCAS application along with details on integration into current higher education systems. Attendees also heard directly from participating schools who shared valuable insights about their experiences using this ...

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    HAMPCAS By the Numbers

    5 days ago
    Posted in: The Exchange

    Below are point-in-time numbers for submitted applications and applicants for the last four cycles. Year 1 – Year 2 Cycle Unique Applicants as of April 30 Year 2 Total Submitted Applications as of April 30 Year 2 2025-2026 Cycle 433 847 2024-2025 Cycle 401 691 2023-2024 Cycle 263 ...

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    Welcome New Members

    5 days ago
    Posted in: The Exchange

    AUPHA welcomes the following new members: Charter Oak State College, New Britain, CT, has joined with both Associate Bachelor's and Associate Master’s program memberships. North Carolina Central University , Durham, NC, has joined as an Associate Bachelor's program member. University of Providence, Great Falls, MT, has joined with both Associate Bachelor's ...

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    Program News - University of Louisville

    5 days ago
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    University of Louisville alumnus Sam Shearer creates Johns Hopkins internship for future healthcare leaders . MSHA student Sidney Durbin selected for Administrative Fellowship with UK HealthCare MS in Health Administration (MSHA) student, Sidney Durbin, BA '24, was selected as an administrative fellow with UK HealthCare. Durbin was selected after an extensive ...

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    Undergraduate Certification – Thank You to Reviewers

    5 days ago
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    Thank you to all volunteers who have served as reviewers as part of the 2025-2026 Undergraduate Certification Cycle. This rigorous peer review process would not be possible without the hard work of dedicated volunteers. Review team chairs for this cycle were as follows: George Raul Audi, PhD, MHA, Florida A&M University Mark Bush, DHA, MBA, University ...

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    Candidacy 2026 Update

    5 days ago
    Posted in: The Exchange

    In its inaugural year, six programs have officially entered Candidacy Status, the first step towards pursuing initial Undergraduate Certification . AUPHA thanks the following participants for serving as the first peer mentors for this year: Frances Fernandez, MHSA, University of Minnesota Natallia Gray, PhD, FACHE, CHPHQ, Iowa State University Courtney ...

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    Next Issue of the Journal of Health Administration Education Available Soon

    5 days ago
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    The next issue of the Journal of Health Administration Education , Issue 42-1, will be available soon. Check the Journal of Health Administration Education web page for links to current and previous issues.

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    2025-2026 Environmental Scan and Trends Report and its Companion Report

    5 days ago
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    In late March, AUPHA released two publications identifying trends in the health industry and higher education, as well as the perspectives of leaders on these issues: the 2025-2026 Environmental Scan and Trends Report and its one-time Companion Report . Underscoring the importance of the trends identified and discussed in both Reports, at this year’s Annual ...

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    Thank You Annual Meeting Sponsors!

    5 days ago
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    Thank you to AUPHA’s 2026 Annual Meeting Program Sponsors , who have generously provided the support that enables AUPHA to enhance the conference experience for all attendees. AUPHA is especially grateful to these Platinum level sponsors Cornell University New York University Rush University The Ohio State University The University of Alabama ...

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    Calling All Aspiring Department Chairs: Register for an Upcoming Leadership Academy Course

    5 days ago
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    Current and aspiring Department Chairs will have an opportunity to convene and engage in peer learning as part of the Leadership Academy course, The Established Leader: Department Chairs , following the close of AUPHA’s Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Developed and taught by three experienced Department Chairs, this course equips current or future ...

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    Announcing the Upcoming Webinar: Foundations of Critical Thinking and Decision-Making in Healthcare Leadership

    5 days ago
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    As part of a continuing series designed to address the gaps between graduates’ skills and employers’ expectations, the American Hospital Association (AHA), the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), and AUPHA will host a webinar on May 26, 2026, 1:00-2:00PM Central time. Foundations of Critical Thinking and Decision-Making in Healthcare Leadership introduces ...

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    Register for Genfluence: Preparing for Five Generations in the Workforce

    5 days ago
    Posted in: The Exchange

    On Friday, May 29, 12:00-2:00PM Eastern time, AUPHA will host Katherine Meese, Chief Executive Officer, HuMargin Group, and Dan Collard, Co-Founder, Healthcare Plus Solutions Group, as they present an interactive session for educators preparing the next generation of healthcare leaders. Participants will explore how to equip graduates with the ability to navigate ...