Celebrating six decades of excellence: University of Florida MHA turns 60

Headshot of a man in a blue suit with an MHA 60 emblem
Dr. Keith Benson, Program Director of UF Master of Health Administration

A letter from the Program Director:

Dear Colleagues, Alumni and Friends:

With immense pride and gratitude, I share that this academic year, we are celebrating the 60th anniversary of the UF Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.) Program!

This program has stood as a beacon of innovation, leadership and academic excellence in healthcare management for six decades.

Since our founding, we’ve prepared over 1,000 graduates who have transformed healthcare systems, championed patient-centered care, and shaped the health administration career field nationally and globally.

Every graduate, every success story and every advancement represent the spirit and mission of our program and of the Gator Nation.

As we celebrate this milestone, we hope you connect with the alumni, students and the M.H.A. program and, if possible, come back to celebrate at one of our events. Thank you for being part of this journey.

Here are some key dates I want to share for this upcoming fall:

  • August 22, 2025 – Gator Pinning Ceremony
  • October 18, 2025 – PHHP Alumni Tailgate (M.H.A. Alums are invited)

Spring dates are forthcoming and will be announced in September! Please keep an eye out for these events:

  • April 2026 – UF M.H.A. Alumni Weekend (60th Anniversary Celebration Event)
  • May 2026 – UF M.H.A. Hooding Ceremony

Best wishes and Go Gators!

– Keith