2026 Army-Baylor Annual Report
Dear Army-Baylor Family,
We are proud to celebrate our 75th anniversary this year! As we move into the 2026-2027 academic year, I am proud of the momentum, commitment, and shared purpose that continues to define the Army-Baylor University Graduate Program in Health and Business Administration. Our mission remains clear: to inspire, educate, train and develop healthcare leaders who strengthen readiness and improve the health of service members, families, retirees and veterans across the federal healthcare sector. As such, we remain committed to adapting the program to best prepare our students to thrive in dynamic and challenging federal and healthcare environments.
I would like to highlight a few of the initiatives we’ve enacted this year in promoting programmatic improvements. First, I’m proud to announce that we are piloting our concentration in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics with our 2026-2028 cohort. This concentration ensures that our graduates remain prepared to lead with data-driven decision-making in the face of rapidly evolving technology. Second, leveraging the expertise of our dedicated and extremely talented faculty, we’ve created a short course on the Fundamentals of AI in Healthcare to better educate the federal workforce and model our program name and faculty. Third, we’ve updated our curriculum to meet the expectations of our stakeholders and better prepare our students for successful post-graduate work.
As we move into our 75th year, I am grateful for the confidence, commitment and partnership of the entire Army-Baylor community. The strength of this program has always rested in its people and their willingness to serve something larger than themselves. Together, we will continue to develop future healthcare leaders who are prepared to advance innovation, strengthen outcomes and serve the evolving needs of the federal healthcare system.
Respectfully,
Lt. Col. Mike Frankel
30th Program Director of the Army-Baylor Program
Army-Baylor University Graduate Program in Health and Business Program
Mission
Inspire, educate, train, and develop graduates for management, administrative, and leadership positions within the federal healthcare sector; thereby, enhancing the readiness of U.S. military forces and improving the health of our active-duty service members, family, retirees, and veterans.
Vision
To be the top graduate program in health and business administration, globally known for developing leaders who drive profound change within the federal health system.
Values
Honorable Service. We maintain integrity through professional, ethical, and honest practices in all activities.
Leadership. We foster transformational, visionary, and empathetic leaders that anticipate changes and develop innovative solutions for the future.
Learning. We pursue scholarship, understanding, and wisdom that impacts teaching, research, and healthcare.
Collaboration. We recognize that our success is due to inter-professional teamwork and partnerships.
