Conference Connection, March 10, 2025
A Message from ACHA’s President and Program Chair
“We are so excited to welcome you to the ACHA 2025 Annual Meeting in New Orleans! This year’s theme, Broadening Our Scope, reflects the role that we all play in college health and well-being. With higher education facing new and continued challenges, coming together to learn, network, collaborate, and share how we work towards a common goal can help us better support our campus communities. We are proud of the program that we have put together this year, and we look forward to you joining us!”
Raphael Florestal-Kevelier, PhD, MPH, ACHA President (left)
Gina Orlando, MPH, ACHA Program Planning Committee Chair (right)
Featured Speakers Announced
Speakers for the Keynote Address and Dorosin Memorial Lecture have been announced:
- Keynote address “Beyond Campus Walls: Rethinking College Health Through a Public Health Lens,” delivered by Shelina Davis, MPH, MSW, Chief Executive Officer of Louisiana Public Health Institute.
- Dorosin Memorial Lecture, “Caring for Our Communities, Colleagues, and Selves Following Tragic Events Impacting College Campuses,” presented by Gerard Lawson, PhD, LPC, LSATP, NCC, Professor of counselor Education at Virginia Tech.
Preliminary Session Listing Posted
The Preliminary Session Listing for ACHA 2025 has been posted. Here you will find learning objectives and presenters for each of the more than 150 education sessions, a listing of all featured events, meetings, and networking opportunities, as well as Pre-Conference Workshop offerings.
Program and Abstract Books Posted
As a complement to the Preliminary Session Listing, the Abstract Books give attendees more information about all 150+ programs and 60+ posters coming to ACHA 2025.
Pre-Conference Workshop Tickets Available
Our 16 Pre-Conference Workshops take a deep dive into topics that are critical to success in college health. If you’ve already registered, don’t worry! You can still add a Pre-Conference Workshop to your registration by logging back into your original registration, indicating the workshops you’d like to add, and paying the balance due.
Now Accepting Sponsors
ACHA is now accepting sponsorships for ACHA 2025! Explore the tiers of support and the benefits available to sponsors. For any questions, contact exhibits@acha.org.
Exhibit Hall is More Than 70% Sold Out
Booths in the Exhibit Hall are selling quickly! In 2024, nearly 90% of attendees reported visiting the Exhibit Hall. Take advantage of the opportunity to meet buyers from college campuses across the country and introduce them to your products and services.
Explore New Orleans
From historic homes and streetcar rides to above-ground cemeteries and world-class museums like the National World War II Museum, the opportunities for exploration in New Orleans are truly endless. Whether you’re an art aficionado, a history buff, or just looking to experience the city’s rich history and culture on a deeper level, you’ll find a variety of attractions that are sure to pique your interest.
