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Welcome New Members

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AUPHA welcomes the following new members: Edgewood University , Madison, WI, has joined as an Associate Master's program member. University of Florida , Gainesville, FL, has added an Associate Doctoral program membership. University of Louisville , Louisville, KY, had added an Associate Bachelor's program membership. University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, has added an Associate Bachelor's program membership.
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AUPHA Launches New Advocacy Page

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AUPHA is pleased to announce the launch of the new Advocacy page on the website devoted to advocacy efforts that benefit healthcare management students, faculty, and the profession as a whole. In particular, the page outlines AUPHA's current efforts advocating that degrees in healthcare management should be classified as "professional" under the new federal student loan caps. Included is an explanation of the issue; AUPHA's response and communication with the Department of Education; frequently asked questions; and actions individuals can take to add their voice to these efforts, along with a social media toolkit and the graphic below.
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New Issues of the Journal of Health Administration Education are Now Available

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The Journal of Health Administration Education has recently published two new issues. Volume 41-3 Volume 41-4
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AUPHA Announces the 2026 Engagement Award Recipients

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The Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) is pleased to announce the 2026 Engagement Award Recipients: The Award for Faculty Service to AUPHA; the Award for Engagement with AUPHA – Established Program Member; and the Award for Engagement with AUPHA – New Program Member. Since 2018, AUPHA has awarded member programs and faculty for their service and engagement with AUPHA. More information about these awards may be found here . The recipient of the Award for Faculty Service to AUPHA is Jillian Harrington, PhD, Assistant Professor at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. The Award recognizes an individual for significant ...
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Announcing the 2026 William B. Graham Prize for Health Services Recipient

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AUPHA is pleased to announce that the 2026 William B. Graham Prize for Health Services Research is Michael E. Chernew, PhD. Dr. Chernew is the Leonard D. Schaeffer Professor of Health Care Policy and the director of the Healthcare Markets and Regulation Lab in the Department of Health Care Policy at Harvard Medical School. You can read more about Dr. Chernew here . Please plan to join us at AUPHA’s 2026 Annual Meeting in San Diego, California, this June 9 – 11, where Dr. Chernew will be recognized.
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Glandon Family Scholarship Application Now Open

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Applications for the 2026 Glandon Family Scholarship for Advancement of Healthcare Management Education are now being accepted. The scholarship is awarded yearly to a full-time faculty member from an AUPHA member program who has not yet received tenure. Completed applications must be received by Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 11:59PM (Pacific time). If you have any questions, or need additional information, please contact Lena Dixon, Executive Assistant, at ldixon@aupha.org . Glandon Family Scholarship Application
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Register for Genfluence: Preparing for Five Generations in the Workforce

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AUPHA will host a special virtual session on Friday, May 29, 2026, 12-2PM Eastern time, that provides one continuing education credit for the Art of Teaching Institute and one for the Leadership Academy, as well as 2 ACHE Virtual Interactive Credits. Facilitated by Katherine Meese, Chief Executive Officer, HuMargin Group, and Dan Collard, Co-Founder, Healthcare Solutions Plus Group, this workshop is designed for educators preparing the next generation of healthcare leaders who will be working alongside four, soon-to-be five, generations in the workforce. Participants will receive a copy of the ACHE Learn book, Genfluence: How to Lead a Multigenerational Workforce ...
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Annual Survey Completion – Thank You!

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AUPHA would like to thank the programs that completed the 2024-2025 Annual Survey. This year’s response rate of 73.1% is the highest since AUPHA launched its new survey in 2021. Importantly, the post-graduate data on employment and fellowships will be used to support AUPHA’s advocacy efforts related to graduate student loan caps. Programs that complete the most recent Annual Survey are eligible for free access to AUPHA’s Data Warehouse, which provides de-identified raw data from several past AUPHA surveys. Members who did not submit a response may access the Data Warehouse for a fee. The programs that completed the 2024-2025 Annual Survey are as ...
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Program Director’s Manual Now Available

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In case you missed it: this fall, AUPHA published an updated Program Director’s Manual , the first of its kind since 2010. Drawing from expertise in membership, this publication provides insight into the challenges and benefits of serving in this important role. Members must be logged in to access the manual.
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New Leadership Academy Courses Available

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AUPHA’s Leadership Academy is introducing several new courses throughout 2026, including a special seminar for practitioners and a full course in-person at ACHE’s Congress in Houston, Texas, this March. Leadership Academy participants can pursue the Certificate for Leadership in Healthcare Management Education, a credential that signals an individual’s commitment to developing their academic leadership skills. For more information on the Certificate, please visit the Leadership Academy page on AUPHA’s website. Registration for all upcoming courses can be found on the events tab of the AUPHA online store .
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Register for Art of Teaching Institute Courses and Earn a Certificate

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The Art of Teaching Institute (ATI), powered by AUPHA, provides faculty, doctoral students, and practitioners interested in supporting academia an opportunity to hone their skills in the classroom. With courses developed and taught by leaders in the field, the ATI offers a unique opportunity to engage in professional development that focuses specifically on teaching healthcare management in engaging and meaningful ways. Participants can pursue the Certificate for Teaching in Healthcare Management to demonstrate their commitment to this craft. Learn more about the Certificate and Art of Teaching Institute courses on AUPHA’s website .
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Thank You Annual Meeting Sponsors!

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A special thank you to the member programs who are participating as sponsors of this year’s Annual Meeting in San Diego . We are grateful to these programs who generously sponsor the meeting, most of them year after year, and those who are sponsoring for the first time. Your sponsorship enables AUPHA to keep registration costs down and to add value to the Annual Meeting experience. Thank you all. If you are interested in sponsoring this year’s Annual Meeting, it’s not too late. You may read more about opportunities and the many benefits of sponsorship here . Questions? Please contact Jaime Stephens at jstephens@aupha.org .
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HAMPCAS by the Numbers

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AUPHA’s efforts to increase visibility in the field, as well as encourage master's program members to take advantage of this free service, have proven to be successful thus far. HAMPCAS continues to show increased application volume, with current application numbers as of February 3, 2026, reaching the highest point-in-time total ever. When compared to this same date last year, there are 22 more applicants and 126 more applications from this time last year. Application numbers are as follows: Date February 3, 2026 Number of Applications 604 Number of Applicants 299 Top 3 Institutions ...
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Graduate Program Information Webinar for Students

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AUPHA will host a graduate program information session this spring to allow prospective students the opportunity to learn more about pursuing a master’s degree in healthcare management. The session will highlight several AUPHA graduate schools that utilize the Health Administration, Management, and Policy Centralized Application Service (HAMPCAS) and will also allow students to connect directly with program faculty and/or staff. The session will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 4:00 - 5:30PM Eastern time, with each program highlighting unique opportunities for their students, and a Q&A breakout session at the end. Programs that will present at the March ...
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HAMPCAS Information Webinar April 8

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On Wednesday, April 8, 3:00 - 4:30PM Eastern time, AUPHA will host a webinar for interested master's programs on the free member benefit and application system, HAMPCAS (Health Administration, Management, and Policy Centralized Application System). The Director of Account Management from Liaison International, the company that oversees the centralized application system, will be present to share more information about HAMPCAS and how to integrate it into the admissions process. The webinar will also include a Q&A with a panel of representatives from The Ohio State University, University of Louisville, and Virginia Commonwealth University, who will share their ...
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Register for the ACHE 2026 Congress on Healthcare Leadership

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There’s still time. Don’t miss the American College of Healthcare Executives 2026 Congress on Healthcare Leadership , Monday, March 2 through Wednesday, March 4. Join the community of forward-thinking professionals like yourself for leadership development, networking and conversations that will shape the future of care. Register today and discover what makes Congress truly worth your time.
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Join AUPHA at the Academic Forum at HIMSS-26

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It’s not too late to register for the 21st AUPHA Academic Forum at HIMSS , scheduled to be held at the Venetian Hotel, Monday, March 8, 2026, 11:30AM – 5:00PM Central time. We hope to see you there!
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Still Time to Register for the Academic Program and Practitioner Workshop

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It’s not too late to register for AUPHA’s Academic Program and Practitioner Workshop (APPW), scheduled to be held at the Marriott Marquis in Houston, Texas, March 3, 2026, 7:30 - 11:30AM Central time. The Workshop opens with the ACHE/AUPHA Joint Address and Breakfast, featuring Ed Jimenez, MBA, President and CEO, Main Line Health, and will be followed by two panels focusing on Cultivating Intentional, Purpose-Driven Leaders for a Rapidly Changing Healthcare Environment. Additional AUPHA events have been planned in conjunction with ACHE’s Congress including a hosted reception for all AUPHA faculty members. We look forward to seeing you there. Academic ...
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Register for the AUPHA Annual Meeting in San Diego

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AUPHA’s 2026 Annual Meeting , scheduled to be held at the Bahia Resort Hotel in San Diego, is now less than four months away. In addition to the wonderful keynote presentations, education, deep dive, conversation and collaboration, and poster sessions, AUPHA continues to offer a variety of optional ticketed events both before and after the meeting: A virtual Art of Teaching Institute/Leadership Academy pre-conference workshop; a site visit to the University of California at San Diego’s La Jolla Campus; a fun-filled evening at Belmont Park; and a Leadership Academy aimed at Department Chairs. Register before the regular price deadline to save! Register for ...
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Holiday Office Closure

By AUPHA Exchange posted 12-05-2025
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After another busy fall, AUPHA is taking a much-needed break from scheduled Zoom meetings beginning Thursday, December 18 until Tuesday, January 6. This hiatus will also accommodate the holiday closing of AUPHA's office beginning Monday, December 22. We will return to the office formally on Monday, January 5 . The AUPHA staff wishes you all a very happy holiday season. Dan, Jaime, Liza, Jenn, Chris, Lena, Kelsey, Anna, and Jia Bin
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