College News

Interested in pursuing a career in insurance? You'll want to check out Rio Salado's insurance summer camp! We have two hybrid courses that'll give students some deep insight into the insurance industry and the kinds of career paths available in that growing field.

Meet Marcus Romer, the Walmart employee turned college student, spreading positivity and pursuing his dreams at Rio Salado College.

Last month Rio Salado held a lively & insightful panel discussion for Black History Month on the impact & achievement of Black women in academia. Check out our blog for some highlights of the event and watch the panel discussion:

Dancing isn’t just good fun: it’s great for your health! For this week’s Wellness Wednesday, we take a look at how a little bit of roof-raising can go a long way toward improving your physical and mental health.

Artist, painter, writer, advocate: Marielena Aguirre is a woman of many hats. Inspired by her firsthand experience with recovery to pursue a degree in addictions counseling and social work, this student leader is eager to learn how to better help others. Find out more about her story on our blog.

March is Women’s History Month! Celebrate the reasons behind the season by checking out our library guide, attending an upcoming event at Rio, and expanding your viewing habits with some of our WHM recommendations.

Get your STEAM on on March 27 when Tempe hosts the 11th annual Geeks Night Out festival! More than 60 community partners (including Rio Salado) will be presenting science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics displays & activities for the public to enjoy. Find out more about this evening of innovation on our blog.

Earn funds to help your small business! Join the Small Business Pitch!

Looking for help in paying for college? Applications are now open for the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation’s Fall 2024 scholarships. Apply by April 30! Find out more about eligibility requirements and how to apply on our blog.

Springtime is here! And with it comes allergens. Protect yourself from the springtime sniffles by following our Wellness Wednesday tips on shielding yourself from allergens.

Rio Salado College is proud to introduce our newest All AZ Scholar: Beka Namachanja! The 2023/2024 Student Senator at Rio, Namachanja is a very active member of our community. Find out more about this hard-working & dedicated learner on our blog.

It's PTK Awareness Week! Have you thought about joining our honor society? There's a lot of benefits that can come from getting involved in PTK. Find out more on our blog.