Arkansas Colleges of Health Education Celebrating 10 Years of Growth & Impact
Since its founding, ACHE has generated over $900 million in economic impact, addressing the region’s healthcare needs and providing world-class education.
ACHE Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of New Research Spaces at RIHWC
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education is celebrating the opening of the new Biomedical Resource Center and the Center for Rehabilitation Research.
ACHE Signs Agreement With Langston University to Create New Program
The education affiliation agreement will establish the Early Assurance Program, which will create two pathways for Langston students to attend ACHE to study occupational therapy and physical therapy.
ACHE PT & OT Secures Major Grants to Expand Therapy Programs
These funds will support the continued growth and expansion of vital programs for ACHE Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy aimed at enhancing the quality of life for individuals impacted by Parkinson’s disease and spinal cord injuries.
ACHE PT & OT Secures Major Grants to Expand Therapy Programs
These funds will support the continued growth and expansion of vital programs for ACHE Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy aimed at enhancing the quality of life for individuals impacted by Parkinson’s disease and spinal cord injuries.
ACHE Announces Key Leadership Appointments
These strategic appointments underscore ACHE’s commitment to academic excellence and inclusivity across its five academic programs.
ACHE M.A.P. Program to Fosters Diversity in Healthcare for Second Year
This innovative initiative is designed to educate, encourage, equip, and engage diverse students from underrepresented and underserved populations considering careers in occupational therapy or physical therapy.
A League of Their Own
Drs. Reed and Kaci Handlery created a modified weight training program as both a community service and as a research program. Trained as physical therapists, the duo both teach as assistant professors at the School of Physical Therapy at the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE).
People with spinal cord injuries focus of River Valley research
Drs. Reed and Kaci Handlery are assistant professors at the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education’s School of Physical Therapy who started working at the institution in January 2021. They are doing a research project to determine the best way to promote long-term adherence to regular exercise, as well as reduce barriers to exercise, for people with spinal cord injuries that could be implemented elsewhere.
ACHE dedicates $16 million College of Health Sciences building
Kyle Parker, president and CEO of Fort Smith-based ACHE, said the “majestic” building is the home to ACHE’s two newest programs, School of Physical Therapy and the School of Occupational Therapy.