Introducing Your New Quarterly Connection to ACHA

We are excited to announce the launch of ACHA’s brand-new quarterly newsletter!

Because advancing the health, well-being, and success of college students and campus communities is a collective effort, we created a dedicated space to keep you informed, inspired, and connected to what our organization, its volunteer groups, and its members are doing.

We’ll be highlighting organizational milestones, elevating the work of our members, and highlighting active projects across the association.

In future issues, we will be celebrating innovative wellness initiatives and success stories from our members. We’ll feature powerful impact stories on the ACHA website and in our quarterly newsletter that show the positive effect health and well-being professionals have on student success. Do you have a story to share? Read more below about how you can submit a story idea.

You are automatically set to receive the newsletter as part of your ACHA membership. If you have colleagues who would benefit from these updates, please feel free to share the newsletter with them.

Thank you for your continued commitment to building healthier campus communities.

IN THIS ISSUE

Leadership Viewpoint: Welcoming a New Year of Purpose, Partnership, and Progress

As the new academic year kicks off, ACHA President Andreea Baker and CEO Raphael Florestal-Kevelier share a message of gratitude, community, and vision for the year ahead.

Member Q&A: Finding Your Voice in Front of Your Peers

Think your campus’s latest initiative or lesson learned isn’t “presentation-worthy?” Think again!

In this Q&A, Program Planning Committee Chair April Lehrling, MS, RN-C, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, shares a personal journey to the presenter stage and why every institutional voice belongs at ACHA.

Showcasing the Power of College Health & Well-Being

At ACHA, we know that the work you do every single day directly impacts student persistence, retention, and success. But to position ACHA and our field as national thought leaders, we need to tell your stories.

Network Updates

See what our sections, coalitions, committees, task forces, and affiliates are working on this quarter.

ACHA News & Highlights

Catch up on recent organizational achievements, announcements, and other news.

Our Call to Action!

In this issue, we’re calling on members to consider submitting a program or poster proposal for the 2027 Annual Meeting. Presenting is more than a professional milestone—it is a powerful way to foster cross-institutional connections and inspire a national community of peers who are working toward the same goals.