College News

Navy veteran Matt Feyerheisen was looking for a new path after leaving the graphic design industry in 2022. His wife heard a radio promotion about a program at Rio Salado College that provided free nanotechnology and semiconductor training for veterans. That put Feyerheisen on a path that led him to his new career as a field engineer.

‘Tis the season for a piping hot cup of chocolate! Not only is a sweet, tasty cocoa a delightful winter treat, it can also have a positive effect on your health. For this week’s Wellness Wednesday, we take a look at how hot chocolate can warm up your health.

Starting over doesn't have to be hard. For our latest Ask An Advisor column, we break down Rio Salado's admissions process step by step. Get the information you need so you can get back in the saddle.

Rio Salado NSLS students, faculty, and staff joined together earlier this month to help combat hunger and homelessness in our community.

Thanksgiving is a time for celebration, for bringing your family and friends together to break bread and be thankful for what you got. It can also be a time for arguments and divisive conversations at the dinner table. Avoid the drama this Thanksgiving by following a few of our keep-the-peace tips.

Current and prospective Rio Salado College students in the fields of education, health or community services can now apply for a new scholarship.

Save the Date! Join us from noon to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 29 for a special Native American Heritage Month event.

Rio Salado and the Maricopa Community Colleges kicked off their International Education Week celebrations on Nov. 13 with an informative keynote address by the Honorable Consul General Jorge Mendoza Yescas from the Mexican Consulate in Phoenix.

Interested in earning a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Special Education? Rio Salado is hosting two upcoming virtual orientation sessions about our 4-year education degree program.

Rio Salado College is proud to announce that we're the recipients of the 2023 CAEL Adult Learner Impact Award! We're also deeply proud of Rio student Don Huai for her well-deserved CAEL Learner of the Year award. Adult Education stays winning at Rio!

As we enter the cold months, we’ve got a lot to look forward to: sweet treats! Pumpkin spice! The holidays! Good weather (at least in Arizona)! We also have something to dread: flu season. As that time of the year approaches when the sound of coughs and sneezes fill the air, protect yourself with these health tips from this week’s Wellness Wednesday.

Participate in the NSLS Donation Drive Nov. 13-21