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Rio Salado College, Maricopa Community Colleges Unveil Next Round of Bachelor’s Degree Programs

Rio Salado College is expanding bachelor’s degree opportunities with a new Law and Legal Studies program designed to prepare students for emerging legal careers and increase access to justice.

June 16, 2026

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Creating Belonging for Online Learners Through Connection and Community

New partnership expands digital belonging for online students.

February 12, 2026

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High School Students: Earn College Credit This Summer with Rio Salado College

Earn college credit this summer through Rio Salado College’s 2026 Summer Bridge Program. Open to eligible high school students in Maricopa County.

January 26, 2026

Rio Salado College Named Bellwether Award Finalist for Workforce Development Excellence

Rio Salado College has been named a 2026 Bellwether Award finalist — a national recognition of its innovative work in building workforce pathways for adult learners. Discover how Rio’s strategic partnerships, Integrated Education and Training (IET) model, and dedication to equitable access are reshaping workforce development across Arizona and beyond.

November 25, 2025

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Rio Salado College Launches AWS Academy

Rio Salado has joined the AWS Academy program to offer the AWS Academy Cloud Foundations course to students beginning in August.

August 5, 2025

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Rio Salado College Partners with InsideTrack to Provide Personalized Coaching for Adult Education Students

Rio Salado College is enhancing support for adult learners through a new partnership with InsideTrack. Learn how personalized coaching will empower over 6,000 students on their educational and career journeys.

February 21, 2025

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Rio Salado Joins Education Design Lab's Reimagining Community College Design Challenge

Rio Salado College is shaping the future of workforce-aligned education by exploring innovative ways to equip students with the skills and credentials needed for career success.

February 14, 2025

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Tempe and Rio Salado College Partner To Provide Financial Support for Adult Learners

The new Tempe Promise Program, a partnership with the City of Tempe, offers financial support to help adult learners earn a college degree.

January 7, 2025

MCCCD Receives $1 Million Grant to Support Construction Trades

The district, in partnership with Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation, will receive $1 million in funding to support construction trades programs at Rio Salado College (RSC), Mesa Community College (MCC) and South Mountain Community College (SMCC).

July 23, 2024

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