The UF Master of Health Administration program has stood as a beacon of innovation, leadership and academic excellence in health care management for six decades.
honoring our LEGACY
With sixty years of program impact, our legacy of alumni have created a rich and unparallelled community across the state of Florida and in healthcare systems around the nation.
HIGHLIGHTING THE PRESENT
Sixty years has brought us to where we are today – see below for current program and student updates.
100% Job placement within 3 months of graduation (Class of 2025)
+1,000 UF M.H.A. alumni network
11% Increase 38 new students in the Fall of 2025 cohort
# 1 Residential program in Florida, according to the 2025 U.S. News & World Report
Advancing our Futures
The University of Florida M.H.A. program is excited for the next sixty years of continued growth, program excellence and leadership development. Stay tuned as future initiatives are unveiled.
60th celebration events
Join us in celebrating the 60th anniversary of the first graduating class with a series of events throughout the academic year concluding with the UF M.H.A. Alumni Reunion Weekend in April and UF M.H.A. Hooding Ceremony in May.
M.H.A. 60th Anniversary Celebration
April 17, 2026
Welcome Reception
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
HPNP Building, Room 3105
Join us as we kick off the celebration and reconnect with fellow alumni.
Free, but RSVP is required. RSVP here.
M.H.A. 60th Anniversary Seminar
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
DeMeese Auditorium, UF Brain Institute
- Part I: A Life Coaching Session for Alumni and Students, by Carlton Inniss, CPC, MHA (’02), MSBA, CLSSGB
- Part II: A Reflection on 60 Years of Healthcare Leadership and the Evolution of the M.H.A. Program, by Dr. R. Paul Duncan, professor emeritus
Free, no RSVP required.
Explore UF and Gainesville Spots
1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Enjoy time to explore campus, visit your favorite Gainesville spots, connect informally with classmates, or participate in optional alumni tailgating or social gatherings.
UF Baseball vs. Auburn
Diamond Deck Access – 4:30 p.m.
First Pitch – 5:30 p.m.
Announcements, recognitions, and a celebratory toast will be shared during the game.
Advanced tickets required – limited number available.
Tickets include private Diamond Deck seating, food & beverages.
Past Events
March 3, 2026
Alumni, Family & Friends Reception at ACHE Congress (Houston, TX)
Over 40 M.H.A. Gators – alumni, students, and faculty – came together during the 2026 ACHE Congress of Healthcare Professionals in Houston, Texas.
February 20, 2026
Spring MHA Alumni-Student Webinar (Virtual)
We are delighted to have hosted over 30 alumni as part of our spring webinar focused on career topics for our students.
If you would like to participate as an alumni panelist, please email Dr. Keith Benson (keithbenson@phhp.ufl.edu).
January 31, 2026
UF Alumni Night with the Jacksonville Icemen (Jacksonville, FL)
Alumni from across the Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health and Health Professions and VetMed joined together for a competitive hockey game in support of UF programs.
December 11, 2025
PHHP Alumni & Friends Social (Jacksonville, FL)
Alumni from M.H.A. joined others across the college at Whiskey Cake Kitchen in Jacksonville, FL.
November 14, 2025
Fall M.H.A. 60th Alumni-Student Webinar (Virtual)
An alumni panel of seasoned professionals and early careerists paired up with the current M.H.A. cohorts in this first event celebrating 60 years of M.H.A. at the University of Florida.
August 22, 2025
M.H.A. Pinning Ceremony
The M.H.A. initiation ceremony for the incoming cohort, the Class of 2027 received Gator pins from program alumni who also presented an alumni panel during the first Seminar of the year.