College News

Wellness Wednesday: Let’s Play A Game

If you make something you SHOULD do into something you WANT to do, that can make a huge difference in your ability to follow-through and meet your goals. That’s why turning self-work into a form of play is so important.
April 27, 2022

Helping Student Business Owners Succeed through Scholarships

National Small Business Week is here! It’s time to do your part and support the small, local businesses in your community. Why? Small businesses are essential to healthy local economies.
April 26, 2022

Explore Your Possibilities this Community College Awareness Month at Rio Salado

As we conclude Community College Awareness Month, we want to ensure you are aware of the services, benefits, and opportunities available to you at Rio Salado College.
April 25, 2022

Register Now for the 2022 Convocation Ceremonies

Maricopa Community Colleges has a proud tradition of offering students, their families, and friends the opportunity to celebrate graduation through convocation ceremonies. Convocations are a more intimate and culturally focused event designed to celebrate students from diverse communities and various special interest groups.
April 20, 2022

Wellness Wednesday: Restarting Your Inner Computer

Your body runs on a combination of energy and restorative processes. If you feel like you are lagging lately or off your game, you may need to give your body a “soft reboot” and energize it with one of these methods.
April 20, 2022

Career Corner: How To Start A Job Search

For our latest Career Corner we’re taking a close look at how to start a job search. Keep these pointers in mind and you’ll be well on your way to finding a position that suits your professional needs.
April 19, 2022

Celebrating Community College Month: Why I Chose Rio by Emma Harlow

Rio student Emma Harlow shares her thoughts on why she chose to go to Rio.
April 18, 2022

E.A.R.T.H Forward: A Week of Learning and Celebration April 18 - 22, 2022

With Earth Day approaching, it’s time for our annual E.A.R.T.H. Forward event hosted by Maricopa Community Colleges and ASU, and you’re invited!
April 15, 2022

Follow Your Own Timeline for Career and Academic Success

Last fall, six Rio Salado students took part in a career information journey as part of the college’s partnership with Roadtrip Nation to help answer that age-old question, “What should I do with my life?”
April 14, 2022

Rescheduled: Author and Activist Clint Smith Event Now April 26

Rio Salado students can join Maricopa Colleges April 26 for a reading and conversation with Clint Smith. This event was originally announced in the April Wave: Student Edition, but a scheduling conflict required a date change. MCCCD is proud to bring author, poet, activist, and educator Clint Smith as a speaker for the Maricopa Colleges.
April 13, 2022

Wellness Wednesday: Life Is Sweet (In Small Doses)

A little bit of sugar can be a good thing when you get them from eating fruits and vegetables. Too much sugar, however, can have some very negative side-effects on your body.
April 13, 2022