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Rio Celebrates National Adult Education & Family Literacy Week

Rio Salado College, in partnership with the Coalition on Adult Basic Education, invites you to join us in observing National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, Sept. 18-22, 2023.
September 18, 2023

On a Mission for Educational Accessibility

Rio Salado College student, Antoinette Mendez, started her own business to help provide college and career advice to middle school students in underserved communities.
September 15, 2023

Wellness Wednesday: Quieting The Monkey Mind

To paraphrase a classic TV show: Clear mind, full heart, can't lose. For this week’s Wellness Wednesday, we meditate on the benefits of meditation.
September 13, 2023

Dual Is Cool: What Going to Rio as a High School Student Can Do for You

Are you a high school student who’s looking to get a head start on their college education? Dual enrollment may be right for you. Find out more about taking classes at Rio Salado College while you’re still in high school on our blog.
September 13, 2023

Apply for Funds to Advance Your Business!

​​​​​​​Calling all entrepreneurs! Rio Salado College has grant funds available to help students get their businesses off the ground.
September 12, 2023

Celebrate Constitution Day 2023 at Rio Salado

Celebrate Constitution & Citizenship Day all week by attending a weeklong series of virtual events focused on voting, civic engagement, and the most influential document in American history, our Constitution.
September 11, 2023

Rio Salado Celebrates Hispanic Community

Celebrate National HSI Week and National Hispanic Heritage Month with Rio Salado! Rio is proud to be a Hispanic-Serving Institution.
September 9, 2023

Tempe Family Embraces Rio Dual Enrollment Opportunities

Witness the Nguyen family's remarkable journey with dual enrollment through Rio Salado. Guided by their mother’s knowledge, three siblings earned college credits while in high school, setting a path for success.
September 8, 2023

Ask an Advisor: Planning for University Transfer

Planning to transfer to a university? Start early, research, and stay organized for a smooth transition from Rio Salado College!
September 7, 2023

Full Scholarships Available for Addiction and Substance Use Disorder Studies

Maricopa Community Colleges introduced new scholarships from the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) available to Rio Salado students who are studying or wish to complete a program of study in addiction and substance use disorders.
September 6, 2023

Championing Children: How a College Grad Realized His Teaching Dreams

Teaching and education has always been Cross’s passion, and to make those dreams a reality, the budding educator turned to Rio Salado College.
September 5, 2023

Spring 2024 MCCCD Foundation Scholarships Are Now Open

Looking for help in paying for college? Applications are now open for the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation’s Spring 2024 scholarships. Find out more about eligibility requirements and how to apply on our blog.
September 1, 2023