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Photo of Rio graduate Vera Batista Cespedes with Spanish text: Concoe a Vera Batista Cespedes

August 16, 2022

College Tour Profile – Vera Batista Cespedes

Rio Instructor Monica Nenad

August 12, 2022

Faculty Chair Monica Nenad’s Research Published In Prestigious Journal

August 11, 2022

Where Are They Now Alumni Profile – Meet Kristi Kroeger

faces in a hexagon pattern over blue background next to the Rio Salado College and Guild logos

August 10, 2022

Rio Salado College Partners with Guild Providing Education, Upskilling to America’s Workforce

Sneakers on a skateboard

August 10, 2022

Wellness Wednesday: Watch Your Steps

photo of Aryana Altaha on blue background. Text: Dual Student Promotes Mental Health

August 9, 2022

Using Social Media for Good

photo of Rio Salado’s Disability Resources and Services (DRS) Center staff during ADA celebration

August 8, 2022

Rio Salado College’s Disability Resources and Services Celebrates 32 Years of the ADA with New Office Location

Torn out pages from a notebook

August 5, 2022

Learn to Study Without Stress

illustration of a person on a computer screen with books and graduation cap. Text: New in Fall 2022

August 4, 2022

NEW! Required First Year Experience Courses Open for Fall 2022

photo of employee Aaron Coe with text: Congratulations Emerging Leader Aaron Coe

August 4, 2022

Rio Salado College’s Aaron Coe Selected into National Emerging Leaders Program

Photo of Rio graduate Giselle Velazquez with Spanish text: Concoe a Giselle Velazquez

August 3, 2022

Graduate Sets Sail for Navy Career After Earning Degree

Hiker standing on a hill

August 3, 2022

Wellness Wednesday: Perfect Your Posture

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Photo of Rio graduate Vera Batista Cespedes with Spanish text: Concoe a Vera Batista Cespedes

August 16, 2022

College Tour Profile – Vera Batista Cespedes

Rio Instructor Monica Nenad

August 12, 2022

Faculty Chair Monica Nenad’s Research Published In Prestigious Journal

Sneakers on a skateboard

August 10, 2022

Wellness Wednesday: Watch Your Steps

photo of Aryana Altaha on blue background. Text: Dual Student Promotes Mental Health

August 9, 2022

Using Social Media for Good

photo of Rio Salado’s Disability Resources and Services (DRS) Center staff during ADA celebration

August 8, 2022

Rio Salado College’s Disability Resources and Services Celebrates 32 Years of the ADA with New Office Location

Torn out pages from a notebook

August 5, 2022

Learn to Study Without Stress

illustration of a person on a computer screen with books and graduation cap. Text: New in Fall 2022

August 4, 2022

NEW! Required First Year Experience Courses Open for Fall 2022

Photo of Rio graduate Giselle Velazquez with Spanish text: Concoe a Giselle Velazquez

August 3, 2022

Graduate Sets Sail for Navy Career After Earning Degree

Hiker standing on a hill

August 3, 2022

Wellness Wednesday: Perfect Your Posture

Splash mascot cartoon image with gold confetti on a black background

August 2, 2022

HLC Reaffirms Rio Salado Accreditation

Educator Bhawna Verma

August 2, 2022

Dual Enrollment Instructor Receives National Honor

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August 1, 2022

Exploring Job Trends for 2022 & Beyond

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faces in a hexagon pattern over blue background next to the Rio Salado College and Guild logos

August 10, 2022

Rio Salado College Partners with Guild Providing Education, Upskilling to America’s Workforce

photo of Congressman Stanton in front of a illustration of the capitol building. Text: 2022 State of the District, April 14

April 12, 2022

U.S. Rep Greg Stanton to Give Federal Update at State of the District

Lake Michigan College President Trevor A. Kubatzke and Rio Salado College President Kate Smith

March 11, 2022

Rio Salado Collaboration Provides Expanded Online Class Options to LMC Students

January 21, 2022

Report Gauges Need for Microcredentials, Soft & Hard Skills in Tempe Workforce

Dr. Stella Perez at Rio Salado Tempe headquarters near colorful Leadership meeting rooms

December 9, 2021

Rio Salado College Welcomes New Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Stella Perez

Collage of JBS employees at work smiling at camera. Text: Rio Salado College Welcomes JBS Families

November 3, 2021

Better Futures Program Helps JBS Families Attend Maricopa Community Colleges Tuition Free

UAGC-Rio Salado Scholarships Alumni, Faculty and Staff. Earn a full ride scholarship. Image of a young black mom with son in a

October 19, 2021

University of Arizona Offers 6 Scholarships to Rio Salado College Scholars

Exterior view of West-Mec locations. Rio Salado and West-Mec logos. Images of medical tech, welder and other workers.

October 11, 2021

New GEDⓇ Test Prep Courses and Adult Ed Welding Program for West Valley Families

Photo of Dr. Bowden smiling. Congratulations to Dr. Kirk Bowden on his new appointments with IAOCC ICUDDR - NASAC

August 24, 2021

Rio Salado College Faculty Chair Leads International Addictions Counseling Organizations

Young hispanic woman sitting in a garden with laptop, smiling at camera. WGU Labs, College Innovation Network, Rio Salado Colle

August 9, 2021

Multi-Institution Survey of Nearly 700 College Students Points to New Digital Divide in Online Learning

Group of diverse people gathered in a living room laughing. Text: Inscribe + Rio Salado College

June 15, 2021

Rio Salado College and InScribe Partner with Students to Develop Innovative Digital Community

Kate Smith Named Rio Salado President, President Smith smiling

May 11, 2021

Kate Smith Named Rio Salado College’s 6th President

photo of Jean and Winston Tease with text: Winston and Dr. Jean Tease Social Justice Scholarship

June 16, 2022

Rio Salado College celebrates the Winston and Dr. Jean Tease Social Justice Scholarship

June 16, 2022

Rio Salado College Graduate Creates Path Through Education

photo of Carolyn Shack and Cordero Holmes with text: National Coca-Cola Scholars

April 4, 2022

Carolyn Shack and Cordero Holmes Receive Coca-Cola Academic Team Scholarship

photo of the scholarship winners with Linda Thor and Kate Smith

March 21, 2022

University of Arizona Global Campus Announces Rio Salado Scholarship Winners

Cordero Holmes and Carolyn Shack ALL-AZ Honorees

February 24, 2022

Meet Rio Salado College’s 2022 All-Arizona Academic Scholars Cordero Holmes and Carolyn Schack

Happy Rio Salado employee photos keyed into connected circles. Rio Salado and Great Colleges to Work For 2021 Honor Roll logos.

September 30, 2021

Rio Salado College Named a 2021 Great College to Work— Recognition Based on Employee Survey Results

photo of ELAA student Maria Dolores Martinez Balvaneda. Text: Rio Student Honored for Lifelong Learning

September 22, 2021

Rio Salado College Student Named English Learner of the Year

June 29, 2021

Rio Salado College Receives Gold Award from Healthy Arizona Worksites Program For Wellness Efforts

photo of HSE graduates in caps and gown at ceremony

July 11, 2022

A Feather in Their Caps: Rio Celebrates High School Equivalency Diploma Recipients

Alt text: Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Rio Salado College Webinar Celebration

July 8, 2022

Watch and Share Webinar: Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Celebration

Pride Month 2022

June 20, 2022

Join Us for Rio Salado's Pride Month Webinar June 29

Rio Salado College Webinar: Let’s Talk About Mental Illness May 31

May 24, 2022

Rio Salado College Hosts Let’s Talk About Mental Illness Webinar May 31

Alt text: Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Rio Salado College Webinar Celebration May 25, 2022 12-1 p.m.

May 19, 2022

Rio Salado College Hosts Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Webinar Celebration, May 25, 12-1 p.m.

photo of graduates in their seats at commencement

May 12, 2022

Class of 2022 Celebrates During LIVE Commencement

May 4, 2022

Celebrate Rio Salado Commencement In-Person Tonight!

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April 20, 2022

Register Now for the 2022 Convocation Ceremonies

graphic of the world map with text: April 2022 E.A.R.T.H. Forward

April 15, 2022

E.A.R.T.H Forward: A Week of Learning and Celebration April 18 - 22, 2022

photo of Clint Smith in front of green and blue gradient background. Text: A Virtual Reading and Conversation with Clint Smith

April 13, 2022

Rescheduled: Author and Activist Clint Smith Event Now April 26

photo of Run Your Race coordinator handing off fundraising check to President Smith and mascot Splash

April 7, 2022

Dash With Splash Raises $3K for Scholarships

photo of a female college student smiling. text: Be a Student's Hero. Maricopa's Day of Giving. March 31, 2022

March 29, 2022

You + Rio Salado + Community = Be a Student’s Hero March 31 Success #IamAHero

August 11, 2022

Where Are They Now Alumni Profile – Meet Kristi Kroeger

July 28, 2022

Where Are They Now Alumni Profile – Meet Michael Hale

June 8, 2022

Where Are They Now Alumni Profile – Meet Robert Box

May 23, 2022

Where Are They Now Alumni Profile – Meet Amy Gentry

April 21, 2022

Where Are They Now Alumni Profile - Meet Vanessa Johnson

photo of Rio Salado College graduate with text: Where Are They Now? Meet Gabe Hagen

March 17, 2022

Where Are They Now Alumni Profile - Meet Gabe Hagen

January 7, 2022

Where Are They Now Alumni Profile - Meet Jacqueline Martinez

photo of graduate with text: Where are they now? Meet Jeff Read

December 16, 2021

Where Are They Now Alumni Profile - Meet Jeff Read

Abstract background with molecule DNA and neural network. Science and technology Text: Nanotechnology Graduate Shares His Story

December 2, 2021

Nanotechnology Opens Career Doors for Rio Salado College Graduate

November 18, 2021

Where Are They Now Alumni Profile - Meet Wendy Mora

November 12, 2021

Where Are They Now Alumni Profile - Meet Sgt. Benjamin Fisk

two photos of Rio Salado College alumna Becky Capps, one in a graduation cap and gown

October 28, 2021

Where Are They Now Alumni Profile - Meet Becky Capps

Rio News Archive >>

Photo of Rio graduate Vera Batista Cespedes with Spanish text: Concoe a Vera Batista Cespedes

August 16, 2022

College Tour Profile – Vera Batista Cespedes

Rio Instructor Monica Nenad

August 12, 2022

Faculty Chair Monica Nenad’s Research Published In Prestigious Journal

August 11, 2022

Where Are They Now Alumni Profile – Meet Kristi Kroeger

faces in a hexagon pattern over blue background next to the Rio Salado College and Guild logos

August 10, 2022

Rio Salado College Partners with Guild Providing Education, Upskilling to America’s Workforce

Sneakers on a skateboard

August 10, 2022

Wellness Wednesday: Watch Your Steps

photo of Aryana Altaha on blue background. Text: Dual Student Promotes Mental Health

August 9, 2022

Using Social Media for Good

photo of Rio Salado’s Disability Resources and Services (DRS) Center staff during ADA celebration

August 8, 2022

Rio Salado College’s Disability Resources and Services Celebrates 32 Years of the ADA with New Office Location

Torn out pages from a notebook

August 5, 2022

Learn to Study Without Stress

illustration of a person on a computer screen with books and graduation cap. Text: New in Fall 2022

August 4, 2022

NEW! Required First Year Experience Courses Open for Fall 2022

photo of employee Aaron Coe with text: Congratulations Emerging Leader Aaron Coe

August 4, 2022

Rio Salado College’s Aaron Coe Selected into National Emerging Leaders Program

Photo of Rio graduate Giselle Velazquez with Spanish text: Concoe a Giselle Velazquez

August 3, 2022

Graduate Sets Sail for Navy Career After Earning Degree

Hiker standing on a hill

August 3, 2022

Wellness Wednesday: Perfect Your Posture

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