College News
Celebrate Pride Month At Rio Salado College
June is Pride Month! Learn more about this season of joy, reflection, and remembrance on our blog.
May 31, 2023
College Degree Completes Mother’s Life Puzzle
Life moves fast. One minute you’re buying a house, the next you’re a grandma! Sherrone Ambat wasn’t going to let that stop her from getting her college degree.
May 30, 2023
Make Reading A Habit
Are you looking to catch up on your reading? The summer heat is a great reason to stay inside and crack open a book. If you’re looking for tips on how to be a more consistent reader, check out our latest student success blog.
May 26, 2023
An Education That Serves Students Who Serve Our Country
May is a special time for celebrating the heroes who serve our country. Are you a veteran or an active service member thinking of going back to school? Read on as we give you some tips on how to prepare for your next deployment: in the classroom!
May 25, 2023
Mom Transforms Life Goals After Taking Online Classes
Grad’s goals went from “just finish up degree” to newfound passion for public policy and social change.
May 23, 2023
Observation of Memorial Day May 29
Rio Salado College and the Maricopa Community Colleges will be closed Monday, May 29, in observation of Memorial Day, to remember and honor all who served.
May 22, 2023
ACE: Empowering Underrepresented Students Toward a College Education
Twenty students celebrated completion of Rio Salado’s Adult and High School ACE programs this spring, marking their achievements and looking toward their futures.
May 18, 2023
Formerly Incarcerated Student Proves Education Changes Lives
Andrew Adamson hopes his journey from inmate to college graduate will help inspire others struggling with addiction.
May 16, 2023
Summer Hours Starting May 15
Rio Salado College will be on Summer Hours starting May 15, 2023, through August 3, 2023.
May 12, 2023
Celebrate Mother's Day By Following Your Academic Dreams
As Mother’s Day approaches, we want to take a moment to celebrate all the working mothers and parents who’ve followed their dreams by going back to school. Juggling work, family, and school can be a challenge, so we’re offering a few tips on how to stay on an even keel as a parent going back to school.
May 11, 2023
Congratulations to the Rio Salado College Class of 2023!
Congratulations to you and the Rio Salado College Class of 2023. We are excited to celebrate your accomplishments at this evening’s commencement ceremony.
May 9, 2023
Student Life Groups Propel Graduate to Community Activism
Participating in student life groups helped lead Antonette Pearson to her college degree and a sense of purpose.
May 8, 2023