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Rio Salado and Education Design Lab are inviting Rio students to participate in a Photovoice project about their experiences with learning, work, and life.

Save the date, spreadsheet wizards! International Accounting Day happens in November. Rio Salado College is celebrating this day on Nov. 2 with a special event. Interested in learning more about the career pathways an education in accounting can unlock? Check out our blog for more information.

Rio Salado College President Kate Smith shares the 2025-2026 Fact Sheet and Highlights, celebrating the outstanding achievements and community collaborations that made the past academic year a success.

Seven Rio Salado College students recently joined peers from across Arizona in Prescott for the Intercollegiate Student Leadership Experience, a transformative retreat focused on adaptability, connection, and personal growth.

Need help paying for school? There are financial aid options available that could give you the boost you need to get over a financial hurdle. Learn more about applying for financial aid and the importance of getting your FAFSA on our blog.

Discover how busy mother of three Tee Adams balances two jobs and online classes at Rio Salado College to build her future in business with help from a Maricopa Foundation scholarship

Get a look at a day in the life of Tempe High School junior Allyson Hurtado Fernandez as she balances high school classes, college-level coursework and earning college credits through Dual Enrollment.

Rio Salado students, alumni and staff gathered together on Sep. 24 for a panel discussion for Student Parent Month. The panel talked about how they balanced their education with their personal and professional responsibilities. Find out more about how they all managed to juggle so much on our blog.

Save the date! Rio Salado College will be hosting a Career & Transfer Day in our conference center on Saturday, October 24. Learn about what resources are available to you for transferring and meet with employers, universities, and college staff to explore your options.

Are you an entrepreneur looking to take your small business to the next level? Apply for our Small Business Pitch for a chance to win grant-funded awards that can help you pay for business expenses! Find out more about this pitch event on our blog.

Rio Salado College has been selected as a 2026 Honor Roll institution in the Great Colleges to Work For® program. Find out more about what this distinction means and why Rio remains committed to being a supportive environment for our students AND staff on our blog.