FORT SMITH, AR. — The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) Board of Trustees has appointed Jo Alice Blondin, PhD, as Interim President, effective July 13, 2026. Dr. Blondin brings 33 years of progressive leadership experience in higher education and a...
Fort Smith, AR — The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) celebrated a major milestone on May 23 as approximately 233 graduates crossed the stage during the institution’s 2026 Commencement Ceremony. The Class of 2026 included graduates from the Doctor of...
Fort Smith, Arkansas, April 13, 2026 – The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) today announced that Kyle D. Parker, JD, will transition to the role of President Emeritus, effective June 30, 2026. The title of President Emeritus is reserved for...
FORT SMITH, AR — The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) recently hosted its annual DRAFT Day for Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OT) students. “DRAFT” stands for Designated Reveal of Academic Field Training, and this year, 23 students from the ACHE OT Class...
FORT SMITH, AR — The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) has been recognized as a 2025 Campus Prevention Network (CPN) Seal of Prevention recipient for its ongoing commitment to student and campus safety. The CPN Seal of Prevention, awarded by Vector...
FORT SMITH, AR – Nearly 500 students from all Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) programs came together for the inaugural ACHE Unified Field Day. Hosted by the ACHE Center for Clinical Skills Development, the large-scale event brought together students from...