College News

Many of our Class of 2025 graduates had to overcome hardships and adversity to pursue their academic ambitions. Rachel Blevins is one of those students, whose passion and dedication for helping others propelled her to stick with her studies and earn her degree. Learn more about Blevins on our blog.

The gym and the classroom have something in common: both of them are places where you can achieve self-improvement through motivation and discipline. This is something that Class of 2025 graduate Arnab Banerjee understands quite well, as he trains just as hard in his studies as he does in his workouts. Find out more about this hard-working and ambitious Sustainability student on our blog.

Tempe Promise, a partnership between the City of Tempe and Rio Salado College, is removing barriers for adult learners like Army veteran Ruben Joseph and single mom Marlyne Coronado-Hernandez — and helping build a stronger local workforce.

Rio Salado Class of 2025 graduate Melissa Siaotong plans to make big moves in the future. Find out more about what drew this long-time Arizona Department of Transportation worker to Rio and what she plans to do next.

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 video series launching Fall 2025.

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 Student Assistance Fund. Find out more about this fund on our blog.

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 featured traditional instruments, soulful melodies, and rich rhythms from across the Arab world.

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 speakers, engaging lectures, and real-world insights.

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.

A morning of miles, smiles, and making a difference! Dash with Splash 2025 brought energy, enthusiasm, and incredible support for Rio Salado students. See how the day unfolded and the impact you helped create.

On March 31 Rio Salado College celebrated the life and legacy of labor activist and civil rights icon Cesar Chavez. Find out more about happened at this event on our blog.

Rio Salado College, the largest provider of adult education in Arizona, hosted its 31st annual National Adult Education Honor Society (NAEHS) induction ceremony earlier this spring. Jose Alfredo Loya Piria was recognized at the event for his commitment to learning. Piria has had to overcome profound personal tragedies to further his education.