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Rio Student Vanessa Tulley Named National Adult Learner of the Year
From overcoming adversity to earning national recognition, one Rio Salado student is proving the transformative power of education.
April 13, 2026
You Won’t Be Misunderstood With These Communication Tips
Having trouble making yourself understood? You can improve your communication skills by following these best practices. For our latest Student Success story, we're breaking down the fundamentals…
April 13, 2026
Dr. Donna Tannehill Honored with 2026 AACC Distinguished Faculty Award
A Rio Salado College faculty leader is earning national recognition for transforming math education and expanding access for students.
April 10, 2026
Maricopa Colleges Celebrate Milestone in Microcredential Innovation
Rio Salado College hosted a celebration recognizing the completion of a multi-year microcredential initiative across Maricopa Colleges. The work expands access to flexible, skills-based learning…
April 9, 2026
How Scholarships Are Helping One Rio Student Polish Her Future
A Rio Salado dental hygiene student is turning personal experience into purpose—with scholarship support helping her balance school, family, and a future in healthcare.
April 8, 2026
Wellness Wednesday: Stretch Out Before You Work Out
Do you stretch before you work out? If you don't, you could be setting yourself up for a world of hurt. For our latest Wellness Wednesday story, we're getting loose and limber with some…
April 8, 2026
Preparing for the Courtroom with a Degree from Rio Salado
From long study nights to big career goals, one Rio Salado student is turning determination—and scholarship support—into a pathway toward law school.
April 7, 2026
Building the Future: Rio Salado Panel to Explore Housing Innovation
Rio Salado College will host a community panel on April 30 exploring housing innovation, workforce development, and solutions to Arizona’s growing affordability challenges.
April 6, 2026
Don’t Psych Yourself Out from Pursuing A Degree in Psychology at Rio Salado
Interested in learning more about how the human mind works? Curious about what motivates the people around you? Rio Salado's Psychology degree program can prepare you for a career that explores…
April 6, 2026
Rio Salado College Celebrated Women’s History Month With A Talk About Practical Audacity
Rio Salado College celebrated Women's History Month by hosting a special workshop event with scholar and author Dr. Stanlie M. James. Find out more about Dr. James and her scholarship on the…
April 3, 2026
Student Voices Inspire at Rio Salado Collegewide Planning Day
Rio Salado College students Shaniqua Hopkins and Alex Prince share powerful stories of resilience, community, and educational success during a collegewide planning day panel.
April 3, 2026
National Award Recognizes Rio Salado President Kate Smith for Innovation
President Kate Smith was named the first-place recipient of the Terry O’Banion Provocateur Award from the League of innovation during the annual Innovations Conference.
April 2, 2026