Parker’s vision and leadership continue to shape ACHE’s growth, expand health education opportunities, and strengthen the health and wellness landscape across the region, making this recognition especially meaningful.
Each student received their assigned sites, where they will develop essential hands-on skills crucial to becoming confident and competent occupational therapists.
This collaboration reflects ACHE’s mission to shape the future of healthcare in Arkansas by partnering with institutions to expand educational opportunities and strengthen the healthcare workforce across the state.
ACHE is one of only two institutions in Arkansas to receive this year’s recognition, underscoring ACHE’s dedication to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students, faculty, and staff.
Hosted by the ACHE Center for Clinical Skills Development, the large-scale event brought together students from all programs for a full day of teamwork, competition, and hands-on learning.
The C-Suite Awards recognize 10 outstanding C-level executives across Northwest Arkansas and the Fort Smith metro who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and continued excellence in their industries.
Each scholarship is made possible through a $100,000 donation, pledged over four years, demonstrating a significant investment in the future of healthcare.
The partnership creates a formal pathway for UAFS students seeking admission to ACHE’s Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine, School of Physical Therapy, School of Occupational Therapy, and Master of Science in Biomedicine program.
This agreement creates structured academic and professional development pathways that expand opportunity and access to osteopathic medical education.
The M.A.P. Program has expanded to include college students interested in becoming Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) at ARCOM. This growth supports ACHE’s mission to build a more inclusive, compassionate healthcare workforce while helping reduce health disparities in the communities that need it most.
