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Still Time to Register: Graduate Program Directors in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

By AUPHA Exchange posted 10-06-2025
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On Tuesday, October 14, 1-4:30PM Eastern time, AUPHA’s Leadership Academy will offer the 3-credit course, Graduate Program Directors on-site in conjunction with N.A.H.S.E.’s Annual Educational Conference and Everett V. Fox Student Case Competition. The deadline for registration has been extended to this Thursday, October 9 at 11:59PM Pacific time. Developed and taught by two experienced leaders in the field; Kevin Broom, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, and Amy Landry, PhD, MSHA, The University of Alabama at Birmingham; this course builds upon The Emerging Leader: Program Directors , providing a focus on issues specific to directing graduate-level ...
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AUPHA's Awards, Prizes, and Scholarship Timelines

By AUPHA Exchange posted 10-06-2025
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‘TIS THE SEASON! Now that fall has arrived, it’s time to roll out the timelines for AUPHA’s awards, prizes, and scholarships, and to note that nominations for the John D. Thompson Prize are now being accepted. Please review this timeline of 2026 Nomination and Application Postings and Deadlines .
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AUPHA's Awards, Prizes, and Scholarship Timelines

By Jaime Stephens, CMP, CAE posted 10-06-2025
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‘TIS THE SEASON! Now that fall has arrived, it’s time to roll out the timelines for AUPHA’s awards, prizes, and scholarships, and to note that nominations for The John D. Thompson Prize are now being accepted. Please review this timeline for opening dates and deadlines.
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Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Bugbee-Falk Book Award program recipients

By AUPHA Exchange posted 10-02-2025
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Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Bugbee-Falk Book Award program recipients. The award, named in honor of the distinguished careers and contributions of George Bugbee and Isidore S. Falk to healthcare management education and practice, provides students from AUPHA member programs a collection of works by respected authors in the field. The books are intended to launch the students’ professional libraries. Bluefield State University BS Health Services Management - Undergraduate California State University, Chico BS Health Services Management - Undergraduate Clayton State University BS Health Care Management - Undergraduate ...
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Insights and Updates from the AHA’s Latest Survey of America’s Hospitals

By AUPHA Exchange posted 10-02-2025
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Join us for an exclusive webinar during which you can get a preview of new insights from the AHA’s Annual Survey of Hospitals, the field’s longest-standing and most comprehensive source of data on the field. Learn how a new AI-powered chatbot makes accessing the data easier than ever. Agenda : Learn about the American Hospital Association's Annual Survey of Hospitals, a trusted source of data since 1947. Hear about some of the newest data points from the most recent survey, including those on digital care, AI adoption, staffing and emerging service lines. Find out how to access the AHA’s full dataset and how to leverage a new AI-powered data assistant. ...
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AUPHA Doctoral Student Essay Competition Now Open

By AUPHA Exchange posted 09-30-2025
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Dear Program Directors, We are excited to announce that the AUPHA Doctoral Student Essay Competition is now open for submissions. This annual competition invites doctoral students to share their insights and research on pressing issues in education and practice within health services, healthcare management, leadership and policy. The top three submissions will receive: Formal recognition at the AUPHA Annual Meeting (complimentary registration and assistance with travel and lodging provided) The opportunity to present their work at the AUPHA Annual Meeting A monetary award Valuable networking opportunities with academic ...
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HAMPCAS by the Numbers

By AUPHA Exchange posted 09-30-2025
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The Health Administration, Management & Policy Centralized Application Service ( HAMPCAS ) 2025-2026 cycle opened on August 21 with 42 schools participating. The 2024-2025 cycle ended in mid-August and resulted in a total of 835 submitted applications from 522 applicants. Efforts to increase HAMPCAS participation have brought in 12 new programs over the last year and a significant increase in applications from the previous cycles. For programs interested in joining HAMPCAS, a free service for AUPHA Graduate Program Members, please contact Kelsey Kvandal at kkvandal@aupha.org .
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Keep Your Certificate Current: How to Earn CEUs for the Certificate for Teaching in Healthcare Management

By AUPHA Exchange posted 09-30-2025
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Are you pursuing or have you earned the Certificate for Teaching in Healthcare Management ? Did you know that this credential must be renewed every two years? When an individual earns the Certificate, they are conferred a badge via an online platform called Credly . This badge indicates the expiration date of their Certificate, which is two years from the date it was earned. To renew the Certificate before its expiration date, the individual must complete 15 continuing education credits within that two-year period. These credits can be earned via any of the following sources: Additional ATI coursework AUPHA webinars that have been identified as conferring ...
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Coming Soon: New Leadership Academy Courses

By AUPHA Exchange posted 09-30-2025
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AUPHA is excited to announce the development of several new courses for the Leadership Academy, each of which will launch between now and the end of 2026. These courses provide multiple new pathways for earning the Certificate for Leadership in Healthcare Management Education, a credential that recognizes faculty committed to continuous learning and improvement in academic leadership. For the most up-to-date schedule of courses, please visit the Leadership Academy page on AUPHA’s website.
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Substantive Change: What You Need to Know for Undergraduate Certification

By AUPHA Exchange posted 09-30-2025
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In June 2025, AUPHA’s Board of Directors approved a new substantive change process for Undergraduate Certification. Substantive Changes are any significant changes from the last undergraduate certification review. Examples include adding or removing program tracks or revising core degree requirements. This new process helps ensure that programs maintain the standards set by the undergraduate certification criteria between cycles. Programs are encouraged to inform AUPHA in advance to understand how a proposed change may impact their certification status. Once a substantive change takes place, the Undergraduate Program Committee (UPC) reviews the change to determine ...
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Undergraduate Certification: Announcing the Launch of Candidacy Status

By AUPHA Exchange posted 09-30-2025
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Starting in 2026, programs interested in pursuing initial undergraduate certification will be required to first enter candidacy status to ensure they are ready for this rigorous peer-review process. Programs begin with declaring their intent to stand in January. After this declaration, they complete an intensive self-review, reporting where they think they stand on each criterion within the self-study. As long as programs complete this step and pay 10% of the initial review fee, they are approved for candidacy status. Once approved, candidacy status remains valid for up to three years. Programs may choose to stand for certification as early as one year after ...
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Save the Date - AUPHA 2027 Annual Meeting

By AUPHA Exchange posted 09-30-2025
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AUPHA is pleased to announce the dates and location of the 2027 Annual Meeting, to be held in Savannah, Georgia, at the Hyatt Regency Savannah, June 22 – 24. We hope to see you there.
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Register for Free Faculty Forum Virtual Sessions

By AUPHA Exchange posted 09-30-2025
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The Faculty Forum Virtual Sessions will be held via Zoom from early October through mid-November. The Faculty Forum sessions are free and open to all members as a member benefit. Attendees will be able to participate in discussions and ask questions. The sessions will be recorded and can be viewed on the Faculty Forum Virtual Session Recordings page . Members are welcome and encouraged to register for any session of interest, even if you do not belong to the Faculty Forum. See the session schedule and register on the Faculty Forum Virtual Session Registration Page . Members must be signed in to view the schedule and register.
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Condolences

By AUPHA Exchange posted 09-30-2025
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AUPHA is saddened to share the news of the passing of Dolores Clement .
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The Journal of Health Administration Education Special Issue on AI is Now Available

By AUPHA Exchange posted 09-30-2025
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The special issue of the Journal of Health Administration Education - Navigating AI's Role in Healthcare Administration Education , is now available through the link below. Volume 41, Number 2, Summer 2025
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AUPHA Network Promotional Post Reminder

By AUPHA Exchange posted 09-30-2025
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As a reminder, per the AUPHA Network Code of Conduct , promotional posts are not allowed. This includes messages containing: Faculty or staff recruitment. Positions can be posted through the AUPHA Career Center for a fee. Student recruitment. Program specific awards, acknowledgements, or accreditations. For example, appearing on a list of top programs. Members can submit such information to be included in The Exchange Members Making News section. Fellowship and Scholarship applications not affiliated with, or approved by, AUPHA. Conferences, meetings, or webinars not affiliated with, or approved by, AUPHA. Textbook sales. ...
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Faculty Forum Spotlight

By AUPHA Exchange posted 09-30-2025
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AUPHA members are welcome and encouraged to join any Faculty Forum or Discussion Group of interest. Several brief videos are available that show how to join and participate in AUPHA Network Communities. Faculty Forums in the Spotlight Cultural Perspectives and Inclusive Excellence Faculty Forum Distance Learning Faculty Forum Ethics and Law Faculty Forum Finance, Economics, & Insurance Faculty Forum
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Program News - Saint Louis University

By AUPHA Exchange posted 09-30-2025
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SLU Research Explores Depression's Ripple Effect on Diabetes
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Program News - University of Iowa

By AUPHA Exchange posted 09-30-2025
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The University of Iowa College of Public Health is pleased to announce the recipients of the college’s 2025 Outstanding Alumni Awards. Read more . Dr. Hari Sharma Promoted to Associate Professor in the Department of Health Management and Policy. Read more .
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Program News - University of Missouri

By AUPHA Exchange posted 09-30-2025
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Stuart A. Wesbury Jr. received an honorary degree from University of Missouri. Read more .
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