Arkansas Colleges of Health Education

04/08/2026

Ready to start your journey in healthcare? 🩺 Explore our program and apply by June 1 at biomedicine.achehealth.edu!

04/06/2026

Happy National Public Health Week! 🎉

Join us this week, April 6–8, for a free virtual speaker series featuring experts in public health and leadership.

🕛 12–12:45 PM CST | 💻 Live on Teams — scan the QR code to join us!

04/02/2026

We can’t wait to see you at our Community Open House! 🎉

Bring your family and discover everything ACHE has to offer, including hands-on demonstrations, interactive activities, and guided tours.
📍 ACHE - 7000 Chad Colley Blvd, Fort Smith
📍 ACHE RIHWC - 1000 Fianna Way, Fort Smith
🗓️ Saturday, April 11
⏰ 2:00 – 4:00 PM

There's something for all ages! We hope to see you there!

03/31/2026

Don't miss out! Join us on April 9 for our Spring Art Reception, featuring over 70 pieces of artwork and cultural objects created by Choctaw artists. We hope to see you there! ✨

03/12/2026

Move, connect, and start the week strong by joining our public health team for a one-mile walk every Monday at 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm! 👟☀️

🌟 Open for anyone to join!
📍 We will meet at the Heritage Pavilion at 7309 Chad Colley Blvd., Barling, AR!
📧 Questions? Please email don.simpson@achehealth.edu or call (479) 434-4014!

03/11/2026

Congratulations to our President and CEO Kyle D. Parker, JD, on being named the 2026 Northwest Arkansas Business Impact Award recipient! 🎉

This honor recognizes leaders making a lasting impact on their communities and industries. We’re proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition.

Read more:

The Northwest Arkansas Business Impact Award recognizes leaders who have made a significant and lasting impact on their communities and industries. FORT SMITH, AR — Kyle D. Parker, JD, President and CEO of the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE), has been named the recipient of the....

03/06/2026

What a wonderful evening! ✨

Thank you to our generous attendees, sponsors, and donors who made this year’s On Call Gala such a meaningful success. Your support and enthusiasm created an unforgettable night celebrating the future of healthcare.

Together, an incredible $584,000 was raised for the ACHE Scholarship Endowment, helping reduce financial barriers for students pursuing careers in healthcare. We are so grateful for this community and the impact we can make together. 💚

03/05/2026

ACHE is seeking volunteers to participate in a "Skin Recruitment During Joint Mobility in People Without Cutaneous Injury" study.

The goal of this research is to improve rehabilitation approaches for individuals with scar-related movement restrictions by understanding typical skin movement across different ages, body types, and skin tones.

🗓 Dates: March 19–20
📍 Location: ACHE Research Institute Health & Wellness Center

Scan the QR code to sign up today!

03/05/2026

On Call Gala 2026 ✨

03/04/2026

Join us for our Community Open House on Saturday, April 11, from 2:00 pm–4:00 pm! 🌟

Tour our campuses, get a glimpse into the different disciplines that make up ACHE, and meet the people preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals!

📍ACHE - 7000 Chad Colley Blvd., Fort Smith | ACHE RIHWC - 1000 Fianna Way, Fort Smith

03/02/2026

On Call Gala 2026 🎉

What an incredible night! Thank you for your generous support of the ACHE Scholarship Endowment, which helps invest in the next generation of healthcare leaders.✨

Keep a watch on our ACHE page for the full album coming later this week! 📸

02/26/2026

The countdown is officially on! Just three days to go until our highly anticipated ACHE On Call Gala! 🎉 We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on our incredible sponsors whose generous support makes this event possible. ✨️

Thank you for your impact and commitment to supporting our students. 🧑‍⚕️👩‍⚕️