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A promotional graphic introduces the Spring 2025 Democracy Fellows from Rio Salado College. Three individuals are shown in circular photo frames on a blue geometric background. From left to right: Angelo Lopez, a man with a shaved head and beard wearing a medal and dark suit; Marielena Aguirre, a woman with straight dark hair and red lipstick wearing a black top; and Lucero Arciniega, a smiling woman with long hair and glasses. Below their portraits, text reads: “Meet the Spring 2025 Democracy Fellows.”

Empowering Civic Engagement: Meet Our Spring 2025 Democracy Fellows

Rio Salado College introduces the Spring 2025 Democracy Fellows! In partnership with the Campus Vote Project, these student leaders are focusing on voter rights restoration through a civic engagement…
May 21, 2025
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Rio Funds Like The Jo C. Bennett Fund Help Students Stay In The Race By Clearing Education Hurdles

Scholarships, grants, and funds can help students overcome sudden financial setbacks so they're able to continue their studies. One emergency fund that Rio Salado offers is the Jo C. Bennett…
May 19, 2025
ASU’s Middle East Music Ensemble, Layali Al-Sham, pose together on a stage in front of a black curtain. Three women hold traditional Middle Eastern instruments, including a ney (flute) and a darbuka (goblet drum), while a man on the left holds an oud (lute). The seated woman in front smiles while resting her hands on the darbuka.

Rio Salado College hosts live performance by Arizona State University’s Middle East Music Ensemble: Layali Al-Sham

ASU’s Middle East Music Ensemble, Layali Al-Sham, brought the beauty and complexity of Arab music to Rio Salado College this April in honor of Arab American Heritage Month. Their live performance…
May 16, 2025
A congratulatory graphic for Rio Salado College’s Class of 2025 features graduate George Nolan. He is dressed in a sharp blue suit with a patterned tie, smiling confidently against a backdrop of flying graduation caps. The text reads: “Congratulations Rio Salado College Class of 2025 – George Nolan.”

Lost and Found in Arizona

From incarceration to inspiration: Marine Corps veteran Greg Nolan found purpose and a path forward through Rio Salado College’s Incarcerated Reentry Program. His journey from addiction to advocacy…
May 15, 2025
A promotional banner for Rio Salado College's Insurance Studies Virtual Summer Camp. The image features a blue overlay with a smiling young woman on the left and blurred students in the background. On the right, white and yellow text reads: “Rio Salado College, A Maricopa Community College — Insurance Studies Virtual Summer Camp.”

Scholarships Available for Risk Management & Insurance Virtual Summer Camp 2025

Interested in a career in insurance? Rio Salado College is offering two hybrid courses—INS100 and INS200—plus 10 full scholarships for each class! Courses start June 2 and include expert guest…
May 14, 2025
A large, energetic group of dual enrollment students from Rio Salado College cheer and smile during commencement. They are dressed in bright blue graduation gowns and caps, some holding diplomas and raising their hands in celebration. The diverse group of young graduates stands close together, radiating excitement and pride as they mark this academic milestone.

400+ High School Students on Track to Earn College Degrees: Rio Salado Celebrates Record Dual Enrollment Success

Learn how these students are accelerating their futures and reshaping what’s possible in high school education.
May 13, 2025
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How to Improve Problem Solving Skills

Problem-solving is one of several "soft skills" you can master to make yourself a more well-rounded person at home, in the office, and in the classroom. In this blog, we're breaking…
May 12, 2025
Illustration of a beach scene with ocean waves at the top, tan sand, a palm tree shadow, and a colorful beach ball in the bottom right corner. Bold navy text in the center reads “Summer Hours.”

Rio Salado College Summer Schedule Starts May 12

Rio Salado College’s summer schedule begins May 12 with limited services on Fridays through August 4. Learn which departments remain open and when to access key resources.
May 9, 2025
A congratulatory graphic for Rio Salado College’s Class of 2025 features two graduates: a smiling man on the left wearing a blue button-up shirt and name badge, and a smiling woman on the right in a black top. The background includes blue and green gradient tones with illustrated graduation caps flying in the air. Text in the center reads: “Congratulations Rio Salado College Class of 2025 – Hailey Canella & Gabriel Relf.”

From Student to Teacher: Education Grads Make History at Rio Salado Commencement

Five pioneering graduates will make history at Rio Salado College’s 2025 commencement as the first to earn a bachelor’s degree in education—helping lead the charge to address Arizona’s teacher…
May 8, 2025
A group of individuals in blue graduation gowns and orange pants are seated in a row, clapping. The focus is on their hands and laps, with one person holding a colorful program booklet and folded orange fabric. The scene is part of a graduation ceremony taking place at Arizona State Prison Complex-Perryville

Perryville Students Make History with Online Learning Pilot

Six women at Perryville Prison made history as the first cohort to complete Rio Salado College’s Level I Addiction and Substance Use Disorder Certificate using laptops through the Second Chance Pell…
May 6, 2025
Rachel Romero, wearing a royal blue graduation cap and gown, smiles in front of a colorful background with graduation caps flying in the air. Text above her reads, “Congratulations Rio Salado College Class of 2025,” with a label below that says, “Rachel Romero Commencement Speaker.”

Out of the Darkness and Into the Cap and Gown

From high school dropout to college graduate and commencement speaker—Rachel Romero’s journey is one of resilience, motherhood, and second chances.
May 5, 2025
A large, diverse group of students and staff pose together on a stage at a Rio Salado College event, celebrating achievements. Several individuals proudly hold certificates, while others smile toward the camera. A woman in a sparkling green gown stands near the center. Behind the group, a projection screen displays a photo and testimonial from a student named Karen “Kiki” along with her written message.

Rio Salado’s ACE Program Celebrates Student Completion

More than 50 students were celebrated at Rio Salado College’s ACE Completion Ceremony, honoring the achievements of high school and adult learners taking bold steps toward their educational and…
May 2, 2025