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Passion for Learning Helps Student Overcome Addictions
Artist, painter, writer, advocate: Marielena Aguirre is a woman of many hats. Inspired by her firsthand experience with recovery to pursue a degree in addictions counseling and social work, this student leader is eager to learn how to better help others. Find out more about her story on our blog.
March 19, 2024
Celebrate Women’s History Month at Rio Salado College
March is Women’s History Month! Celebrate the reasons behind the season by checking out our library guide, attending an upcoming event at Rio, and expanding your viewing habits with some of our WHM recommendations.
March 18, 2024
Blow Off Some STEAM at Geeks Night Out
Get your STEAM on on March 27 when Tempe hosts the 11th annual Geeks Night Out festival! More than 60 community partners (including Rio Salado) will be presenting science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics displays & activities for the public to enjoy. Find out more about this evening of innovation on our blog.
March 6, 2024
Small Business Pitch @ Rio Salado College
Earn funds to help your small business! Join the Small Business Pitch!
March 2, 2024
Fall 2024 MCCCD Foundation Scholarships Are Now Open
Looking for help in paying for college? Applications are now open for the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation’s Fall 2024 scholarships. Apply by April 30! Find out more about eligibility requirements and how to apply on our blog.
March 1, 2024
Wellness Wednesday: Be Alert For Allergens
Springtime is here! And with it comes allergens. Protect yourself from the springtime sniffles by following our Wellness Wednesday tips on shielding yourself from allergens.
February 28, 2024
Beka Namachanja: Rio Salado's All AZ Scholar
Rio Salado College is proud to introduce our newest All AZ Scholar: Beka Namachanja! The 2023/2024 Student Senator at Rio, Namachanja is a very active member of our community. Find out more about this hard-working & dedicated learner on our blog.
February 27, 2024
There’s No Better Time to Learn With Honor than During PTK Awareness Week
It's PTK Awareness Week! Have you thought about joining our honor society? There's a lot of benefits that can come from getting involved in PTK. Find out more on our blog.
February 26, 2024
Forging Pathways: Rio Salado, Tempe Collaborate With Local, Federal Partners to Champion Advanced Manufacturing Prosperity
City, county, national and education leaders joined industry professionals during a landmark event earlier this month held at Rio Salado College, “Preparing the Future: Building Tempe’s Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Pipeline.”
February 23, 2024
Ask an Advisor - How Do I Plan for University Transfer?
Your Rio Salado College Advisor will help you select courses that will first, satisfy your degree requirements at Rio and then, apply to your future university degree.
February 23, 2024
Planning How to Pay for College? Here are a Few Resources to Help You Save Money & Time
Planning how to pay your tuition? We recently launched a page with information on all the different ways you can save time and money while paying for college. Learn more about this page and other steps you can take on our blog.
February 22, 2024
Want to Reach a Goal? How to Plan for Success
If you want to accomplish something, you need to plan for your own success. Setting goals for yourself and sticking to them can be tricky but there are techniques you can use to help you stay on track. Check out our latest Student Success blog for tips on how to set & achieve goals.
February 21, 2024