Master of Health Administration Networking

Networking Socials 

Social networking events occur throughout the year, both in person and online, to offer students the opportunity to interact with administrators and alumni from our program. The social events officer will coordinate with faculty to plan these events. In addition, membership in one of the associations below will also give students access to networking and educational events that they sponsor.

MHA Student Association

The MHA student association provides an opportunity for student leadership and representation. The association elects officers each year and coordinates a series of student meetings, educational and social events and a community service project. Students are encouraged to join the student associations for a nominal fee.

The association also provides representation to the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) and the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). The student representatives are responsible for coordinating educational events for the students.

Graduate Program Alumni and Alumni Association

The UALR/UAMS program has over 500 alumni as of May 2025. Our alumni are spread over the entire country in a large variety of healthcare leadership positions. These Program alumni are managers and leaders in hospitals, healthcare support industries, physician practice management, long-term care providers, State/Federal agencies, military and insurance. They are Presidents, Vice Presidents, CEOs, Administrators, Department Managers, and Management Staff from marketing to human resources to finance.

The Program maintains active relationships with its Alumni. The Alumni Association elects officers each year, and the officers support the program in an advisory capacity. Some also serve on the MHA Advisory Board. The Association also selects the Outstanding Alumni Award and periodically, when applicable, the Crystal Wilson Research Award.