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Building a Legacy: ACHE Celebrates the Graduation of Its Inaugural Occupational Therapy Class

by bbowers | Jun 10, 2025 | News

FORT SMITH, AR — The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) School of Occupational Therapy (OT) has officially graduated its first class of Doctor of Occupational Therapy students and with it comes a wave of pride, emotion, and excitement for the future. “They...

Carrying the Torch: ARCOM Graduate Becomes Third-Generation Physician

by bbowers | Jun 6, 2025 | News

Article Courtesy: Clay County Times-Democrat Hillary French, a 2009 graduate of Piggott High School, graduated from Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (ARCOM) on May 17, 2025 with plans to practice in Piggott at the end of her residency at UAMS North Central...

ACHE M.A.P. Program Receives Insight Into Academia Magazine’s 2025 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award

by bbowers | May 21, 2025 | News

FORT SMITH, AR — The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) Mentoring and Achievement Preparation (M.A.P.) Program has been recognized with the 2025 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award by Insight Into Academia magazine, the nation’s oldest and largest...

ACHE and John Brown University Sign Affiliation Agreement to Expand Healthcare Education Pathways

by bbowers | May 9, 2025 | News

FORT SMITH, AR — The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) and John Brown University (JBU) have entered into an affiliation agreement aimed at simplifying the admission process for JBU students pursuing advanced degrees in healthcare fields. The agreement...

ACHE Celebrates Employees with Annual Appreciation & Awards Event

by bbowers | Apr 24, 2025 | News

FORT SMITH, AR – The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) takes great pride in its employees and the hard work they contribute to the institution. Each year, ACHE hosts an Employee Appreciation & Awards Breakfast to honor employees for their years of...

ARCOM Earns Prestigious 10-Year Accreditation with Exceptional Outcomes