About Arkansas Colleges of Health Education Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) is a private, non‐profit, graduate‐level health sciences institution located on over 500 acres in Fort Smith, Arkansas. ACHE's service‐driven mission is to educate and train a diverse group of competent and compassionate healthcare professionals; to create health and research support facilities; and to provide healthy living environments to improve the lives of others. Founded in 2014, ACHE has experienced rapid growth and is poised to be a leader in healthcare education for years to come. ACHE is the only private institution in Arkansas dedicated solely to healthcare and wellness, and it maintains a strong commitment to the surrounding community. About Fort Smith and the Arkansas River Valley Fort Smith is a vibrant community of around 90,000, with a low cost of living and ample recreational opportunities. Located in the beautiful Arkansas River Valley at the foothills of the Ozark mountai...