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Letter from the Director, Dr. Keith Benson

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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.

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Celebrating 60 years of MHA at the University of Florida

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This coming year, we look forward to celebrating 60 years of the UF Master of Health Administration program.  

Join us for various opportunities and ways to celebrate with formal announcements to come in September.

 
 
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Recent graduates making strides:
Paris Richardson crowned Miss Florida

Paris Richardson

Paris Richardson ('25) recently graduated with her Master of Health Administration degree from the University of Florida, an admirable milestone for many of our graduates. 

However, on June 28, Richardson was awarded a unique honor -- she was crowned Miss Florida 2025. 

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August 29: "Strategies for Effective Crisis Leadership"

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Join us on Friday, Aug. 29, for a discussion on "Strategies for Effective Crisis Leadership," co-hosted by the University of Florida M.H.A. program and the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) North Florida Chapter.  

The discussion will be led by panelists Alan B. Keesee, MHA, FACHE, CEO at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, and Kenneth Allen, MPA, FPEM, Director of the UF Department of Emergency Management, and will be moderated by Wes Marsh, MBA, FPEM-HC, CHEP, NHDP-BC, FACHE.


Networking will run from 1:15 p.m. until 2 p.m.
Attendance is free but registration is required.

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Looking for ways to give back?

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The Health Leaders Professional Development Fund supports our M.H.A students with participation in case competitions, conference attendance, covering professional membership/association fees, funding for fellowship interviews and contributes to other deeply impact means of professional development.

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