Arkansas Colleges of Health Education

Healthcare providers in Arkansas are sounding the alarm over an issue many believe has reached crisis level — access to birthing hospitals. Since 2019, 10 Arkansas hospitals have closed their obstetrics units, leaving the state with just 30 general acute …

The Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Smith has hired Christopher Loyke, DO, FACOFP, as its next dean, effective July 1. Loyke most recently served as dean and chief academic officer at the DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine at …

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education president and CEO Kyle D. Parker, JD, will transition to the role of president emeritus, effective June 30, the school announced. Parker was the institution’s first hire in April 2014, and he played a pivotal …

The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education recently announced a partnership with Arvest Foundation, creating the Adopt A Scholar 2026 ARCOM Recruitment Scholarship. The $25,000-per-year scholarship will be awarded to an incoming student enrolling at the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine in the …

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education in Fort Smith announced Monday that it is expanding its academic offerings with the launch of four new, advanced programs. Beginning in summer 2026, ACHE will introduce the Doctor of Executive Leadership (DEL), Doctor of …

Career inspiration can come from anywhere. For Ryan Regan, the first spark for following a career in medicine grew from a traumatic family experience during his teen years. “When I was about 14 years old, I watched my grandfather go …

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Enrollment (Fall ‘23):  32,140, Charles Robinson, chancellor   Arkansas State University, Jonesboro Enrollment (Fall ‘23): 14,032 Todd Shields, chancellor   University of Central Arkansas, Conway Enrollment (Fall ‘23): 9,790 Houston Davis, president   Arkansas Tech University, Russellville Enrollment …

That place where most of us strive to be when we launch a career. Referring to the cluster of top-level executive positions within most companies — traditionally positions such as chief executive officer, chief operating officer, chief financial officer, chief …

The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) recently revealed the appointments of Teressa Brown, PT, DPT, PhD, as the new Vice President and Provost, and Christopher Smith, EdD, as the Assistant Provost and Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. These …

Med Kwik’s vending machines expand access to Narcan Pictured above, Left: Gary Whittington, Med Kwik founder, displays a box of Narcan used to treat opioid overdoses. Right: Med Kwik operates health-related vending machines across the state, including this one at …