News & Events
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education Celebrating 10 Years of Growth & Impact
Since its founding, ACHE has generated over $900 million in economic impact, addressing the region’s healthcare needs and providing world-class education.
ACHE Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of New Research Spaces at RIHWC
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education is celebrating the opening of the new Biomedical Resource Center and the Center for Rehabilitation Research.
ACHE OT Class of 2026 Celebrates “DRAFT” Day
DRAFT Day signifies a pivotal moment in the students’ education, transitioning them from the classroom to real-world applications of their occupational therapy training.
ACHE Signs Agreement With Langston University to Create New Program
The education affiliation agreement will establish the Early Assurance Program, which will create two pathways for Langston students to attend ACHE to study occupational therapy and physical therapy.
ACHE PT & OT Secures Major Grants to Expand Therapy Programs
These funds will support the continued growth and expansion of vital programs for ACHE Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy aimed at enhancing the quality of life for individuals impacted by Parkinson’s disease and spinal cord injuries.
ACHE Announces Key Leadership Appointments
These strategic appointments underscore ACHE’s commitment to academic excellence and inclusivity across its five academic programs.
ACHE M.A.P. Program to Fosters Diversity in Healthcare for Second Year
This innovative initiative is designed to educate, encourage, equip, and engage diverse students from underrepresented and underserved populations considering careers in occupational therapy or physical therapy.
ACHE School of Occupational Therapy Granted Preaccreditation Status
Preaccreditation status allows ACHE OT to move to one of the final steps of the full accreditation process.
ACHE dedicates $16 million College of Health Sciences building
The ACHE School of Occupational Therapy will greet its inaugural class in January 2022. Administration is in the process of making final offers to students for the program, which will have a maximum class size of 36 students. Students in the inaugural class will graduate in May 2025, said Dr. Jennifer Moore, dean of the School of Occupational Therapy. Moore said the newly dedicated building represents a way of teaching. It was “thoughtfully and intentionally” designed with education of the students in mind.
ACHE School of Occupational Therapy receives candidacy status
The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education has announced its School of Occupational Therapy has been granted candidacy status for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. As a result of this action, the institution may officially admit students for the inaugural class that begins in January 2022.