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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
Rio Salado Dual Enrollment graduating class of 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…
September 13, 2023
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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
Constitution Day 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…
September 11, 2023
Hispanic Heritage Month

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
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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
College closed Monday Sept 4th for Labor Day

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