College News

Rio Salado College celebrated Women's History Month by hosting a special workshop event with scholar and author Dr. Stanlie M. James. Find out more about Dr. James and her scholarship on the impact of Black women on international human rights movements on our blog.

Rio Salado College students Shaniqua Hopkins and Alex Prince share powerful stories of resilience, community, and educational success during a collegewide planning day panel.

Tomorrow kicks off Community College Month, a time of celebration and recognition for the vital work community colleges do for our communities. If you're wondering if online learning is right for you, read on as we unpack seven reasons why online learning learning at Rio Salado College can make your academic dreams come true.

Rio Salado College, the Tempe Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Tempe collaborate to strengthen workforce development and economic opportunity in Tempe.

Rio Salado College will be closed March 16–20, 2026 for spring break. Online classes continue and select student support services remain available.

Rio Salado College welcomed students from Mexico for a weeklong exchange focused on water sustainability, workforce development, and cross-border collaboration.

Save the date! Rio Salado's 2026 Commencement is happening on Thursday, May 14. Graduates, don't forget to register before April 4th so you can get your names printed in the program!

Need help paying for college? The Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation's Fall 2026 General Scholarship Application is open for applications until April 30, 2026. Check out our blog for more information about this scholarship cycle and what it can do for you.

Rio’s incarcerated student book club expands through innovation and trust.

Leaders gather at Rio Salado for a federal briefing on Arizona’s future priorities.

On Feb. 12, 2026, Rio Salado College celebrated Black History Month with a panel on storytelling. Rio staffers shared their experiences of growing up and living in America in front of an attentive and engaged audience.

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