FORT SMITH, AR. — The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) Board of Trustees has appointed Jo Alice Blondin, PhD, as President, effective July 13, 2026. Dr. Blondin brings 33 years of progressive leadership experience in higher education and a distinguished...
The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) is proud to celebrate a historic milestone following the graduation of the inaugural Master of Public Health (MPH) class. For Don Simpson, PhD, MPH, Dean of the ACHE School of Population Health, the moment represents...
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 – 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...
Fort Smith, AR – The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) marks a decade of transformative growth and community impact, celebrating its journey from a 2014 groundbreaking to a major healthcare institution. Since its founding, ACHE has generated over $900...
