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Alex Habegger is an assistant professor in the school of physical therapy. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2016 from the University of Saint Mary and a Bachelor of Science Degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University in Exercise Science. He has practiced as a physical therapist in Nebraska treating a variety of patients with a focus in orthopedics in the acute care, home health, and outpatient settings.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Saint Mary, Leavenworth KS (May 2013 – May 2016)
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln NE (August 2009 – May 2013)
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 million in economic impact, addressing the region’s healthcare needs and providing world-class education.
In 2017, the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (ARCOM) welcomed its first class of 150 medical students. Today, ARCOM has trained over 600 student doctors, with four graduating classes now contributing to healthcare across Arkansas and beyond.
Under the leadership of President and CEO Kyle D. Parker, JD, ACHE has expanded to more than 250 employees and added key programs, including the Master of Science in Biomedicine, the College of Health Sciences, which includes the School of Physical Therapy and School of Occupational Therapy, and most recently, a Master of Public Health program which focuses on rural and community health.
ACHE’s campus has grown to 542 acres, with notable developments such as The Residents student housing, the state-of-the-art Research Institute Health & Wellness Center (RIHWC), and vibrant spaces like the Celebration Garden and Wellness Park, and Heritage Community. The RIHWC, which opened its first floor in 2023, is already a hub for community classes, events, and advanced health science research and innovation. The Biomedical Resource Center and Center for Rehabilitation Research opened in November of 2024 at the RIHWC. These facilities will strengthen the healthcare landscape in our community and set a new standard for patient-centered research and education in Arkansas and beyond.
As ACHE celebrates its 10th anniversary, Fort Smith continues to grow and thrive, with over 4,000 new homes built and exciting new businesses flourishing in the Chaffee Crossing area. The future looks bright for ACHE as it builds on this momentum, expanding its programs, enhancing research opportunities, and deepening its connection throughout the community. Here’s to an even brighter and more impactful decade ahead!
CLICK HERE to watch our video celebrating ACHE’s incredible growth!
2015 groundbreaking for the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
ARCOM
2018 groundbreaking for ACHE College of Health Sciences
