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ACHS announces two new, fully online bachelor degree programs in holistic health enrolling for the spring 2018 term (starting January 8th) — Bachelor of Science in Holistic Nutrition and Bachelor of Science in Integrative Health Sciences.

American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS.edu) announced today that it has earned the 2017-2018 Military Friendly(R) School designation for the ninth year in a row and the Bronze Award for Non-Traditional Schools.

American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) has been awarded a 2017 Top Workplaces honor by The Oregonian.

ACHS receives prestigious national When Work Works Award for the second consecutive year.

Accredited holistic health college launches Integrative Health and Fitness Training certificate preparing students for the International Society of Sports Nutrition and NASM Certified Personal Trainer exams.


Winrock International announced it has awarded Dorene Petersen, President and Founder of the American College of Healthcare Sciences, with the President's Volunteer Service Award, a national honor offered in recognition of volunteer service

American College of Healthcare Sciences is Pinnacle Sponsor of National Association of Nutrition Professionals Conference hosted in Portland


Accredited holistic health college opens satellite campus in Hawaii to provide on-site wellness workshops and classes serving Pacific Rim students, ACHS students and graduates, and the public.



Portland-based holistic health college named to the 100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon 2017 list by Oregon Business magazine.






American College of Healthcare Sciences is a proud silver leaf sponsor and scholarship contributor to the upcoming National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy conference, The World of Aromatherapy VIII: Beyond Aromatics.

American College of Healthcare Sciences achieves Certified B Corps status, demonstrating commitment to higher standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) has launched a new, nationwide holistic health alumni practitioner directory.
Ventura to Lead New Prior Learning Assessment Initiatives and Support Curriculum and Program Development

A Week of Mediterranean Wellness Takes Place April 24-28, 2017

Earn a Certificate of Specialization in Spa Management from the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute in 15 Weeks

Dallmann to Lead Curriculum and New Program Development for Continued Expansion.

American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) and College President Dorene Petersen have partnered with filmmakers and aromatherapists Kristina Bauer and Angela Jensen Ehmke on their upcoming aromatherapy documentary, Uncommon Scents.

Silk, Spice, and Sandalwood: An Aromatic Journey Through India Departs July 2017
The American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS.edu) announces that Master of Science in Complementary Alternative Medicine graduate Lisa Powell has been awarded the National Association of Nutrition Professionals' (NANP) 2016 Community Award. This award recognizes Powell's innovative efforts to make a difference in the health of our nation.

American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) was named number 6 out of the 100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon by Oregon Business magazine, rising 6 places from the #12 spot last year.
American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) announces select masters-level alumni are now eligible to sit for the prestigious Diplomate of the American Clinical Board of Nutrition board exam, leading to the DACBN credential.
American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) has been honored with a 2016 When Work Works Award for its use of effective workplace strategies to increase business and employee success.

American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) Chief Financial Officer Debbie Parigian has been awarded a 2016 Portland Business Journal CFO of the Year award in the Small Private Company category. Parigian was honored at the PBJ CFO of the Year Luncheon on May 19, 2016 and is profiled in the PBJ CFO print publication, released on May 20, 2016.

Dusty Floyd, American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) alumna, has received the DEAC's 2016 Outstanding Graduate award.

Kellie Cooney, American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) graduate, has received the DEAC's 2016 Famous Alumni award.
Dorene Petersen, president and founder of the American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS), was featured in the ABC news story "Products to help you sleep better and sounder." (Aired April 7, 2016.)
Watch: http://www.abc2news.com/news/health/products-to-help-you-sleep-better-and-sounder