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Rio Salado College Receives National Recognition with the Mabel K. Edmonds Excellence in Equity Award
Rio Salado College’s commitment to equity in education has earned national recognition with the Mabel K. Edmonds Excellence in Equity Award!
November 7, 2024
Rio Leadership Honored in Phoenix’s Top 50 Women We Admire Awards
Rio Salado College’s Kate Smith and Janelle Elias are honored as top leaders in Phoenix, recognized for their contributions to education and the community.
October 7, 2024
Rio Salado College Earns Award for Compliance and Innovation
We're proud to announce that Rio Salado College has been awarded the prestigious SANsational Award for excellence in compliance and innovation!
October 3, 2024
Rio Salado Earns Great Colleges to Work For® Designation
Big News! Rio Salado College earned top honors in the Great Colleges to Work For® program, recognized for areas like Leadership, Well-being, and Compensation.. We’re also on the Great Colleges Honor Roll!
September 20, 2024
Democratic Engagement Effort Earns Rio Salado Silver Seal Award
Rio Salado College was awarded the Silver Seal for promoting student voter engagement in the 2022 midterm elections, reflecting its commitment to civic participation and democratic values. The award was presented by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge.
September 19, 2024
Win Funds to Help Your Small Business Grow
This virtual competition is open to all Rio Salado College students who are ready to take their small business ventures to the next level. Apply for a Small Business Pitch Grant by Sept. 10.
August 27, 2024
Get the Funding You Need to Launch Your StartUp!
Students interested in participating in the 30-Day StartUp Sprint program from the Small Business Department may be eligible to receive reimbursement funds for their startup expenses.
July 25, 2024
Chancellor's Medallion Recipients: Celebrating Rio Salado's Champions of Civic Engagement
Meet Saffron, Tara, and Shaniqua: Three Rio Salado College students making a difference in their communities. From founding nonprofits to advocating for diversity, their dedication to service is truly inspiring.
May 15, 2024
Serving Those Who Serve: Rio Alumni Earns Maricopa Veterans Education Taskforce John McCain Award
In February, the Maricopa Veterans Education Taskforce (MVET) presented McCann with the John McCain Award in recognition of his dedication to serving veterans.
March 28, 2024
Dr. Kate Smith to Receive Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction
Rio Salado College President Kate Smith is one of 18 community college administrators nationwide to be honored with Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society’s Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction.
March 1, 2024
Job Loss Leads Student to New Calling as a Teacher
While losing his long-term retail leadership position during the pandemic was traumatic, Matthew Priskorn didn’t let the set-back define him. In fact, the adversity inspired Priskorn to reevaluate his personal and professional goals and plot a new path.
February 29, 2024
Student Heads Back to School for a Future in Education
To help offset the costs of her education, Joyner applied for a scholarship through the Maricopa Community Colleges. She received the Winston and Dr. Jean Tease Social Justice Scholarship for fall 2023.
February 22, 2024