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I am already looking forward to seeing many of you at our upcoming Annual Meeting in San Diego, with the theme Future Fluent by Design. If you haven’t registered, did I mention the meeting is in San Diego? I’m particularly excited for the Pattullo Lecture and Panel, titled “Higher Education at a Crossroads: Breaking Point or Turning Point?”. At our March meeting, the Board ...

Spring Greetings AUPHA Colleagues: As we approach early June, I’m looking forward to gathering with many of you in San Diego for the 2026 AUPHA Annual Meeting—one of the most energizing moments of our year as a community. This year’s theme, “ Future Fluent by Design: Developing Leaders for a Transforming World ,” feels especially timely. The pace of change in healthcare—and ...

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For all who have registered for the 2026 AUPHA Annual Meeting i n San Diego, California, and to all who still plan to do so, to assist you with planning your visit, important information about the meeting and local area has been provided below. Be sure to review it so your experience is as smooth and enjoyable as possible. We look forward to seeing you there. Pre-Conference ...

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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 ...