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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…
September 8, 2023
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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
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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…
September 6, 2023
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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
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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…
September 1, 2023
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Find Your Way Forward to a New Career With a Bridge Job

Stuck in a rut? A bridge job might help you cross over that rut and get you to your dream job. Find out more about what a bridge job is and how it can help you on our latest career blog,
August 31, 2023
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Campus Closed Labor Day Sept 4

Rio Salado College and the Maricopa Community Colleges will be closed Monday, September 4th, in observance of Labor Day. The college will resume normal business hours Tuesday, September 5th.
August 31, 2023
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Wellness Wednesday: Home Sweet Horticulture

A succulent here, an orchid there: a bit of greenery in your home can liven up your surroundings and improve your mood. Find out more about the benefits of houseplants in our latest Wellness…
August 30, 2023
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Looking Back on 2022-23 and Looking Forward to Another Great Year with You

As we transition into a new academic year, I invite you to join me in reflecting on the meaningful work we accomplished in 2022-23, in hopes that it inspires continued greatness this coming year.
August 29, 2023
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Rio Salado President Smith Appointed AACC Commissioner

The American Association of Community Colleges appointed Rio Salado College President Kate Smith to serve on the Commission on Institutional Infrastructure & Transformation.
August 25, 2023
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Stop the Presses – ACE Students Experience Success!

When Alyssa Bickle attended a presentation about the Achieving a College Education (ACE) program at her high school, the budding journalist put on her inquisitive hat.
August 24, 2023
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Wellness Wednesday: Grow Through Gardening

Cultivating a green thumb can cause a whole bunch of mental and physical health benefits to bloom. Find out more about the personal growth harvest you can reap from gardening in this week’s Wellness…
August 23, 2023