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Rio Salado College will be closed March 16–20, 2026 for spring break. Online classes continue and select student support services remain available.

Rio Salado College welcomed students from Mexico for a weeklong exchange focused on water sustainability, workforce development, and cross-border collaboration.

Looking to take care of business? Rio Salado's General Business Program can give you the career-ready skills and expertise you need to be a mover and shaker. If you've wondered what you can…

Looking for a career that's in-demand and offers room to grow? Count on accounting. We're shining a spotlight on each of our degree programs at Rio, and we're starting off with the one…

Save the date! Rio Salado's 2026 Commencement is happening on Thursday, May 14. Graduates, don't forget to register before April 4th so you can get your names printed in the program!

Need help paying for college? The Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation's Fall 2026 General Scholarship Application is open for applications until April 30, 2026. Check out our blog for more…

Students at Hamilton High School earn college credit and industry experience through a first-of-its-kind semiconductor program supported by Rio Salado College and industry leaders.

Rio’s incarcerated student book club expands through innovation and trust.

Are you ready to Dash With Rio? Our annual 10km/5km/1 mile fundraiser run is coming up in April. If you're new to running or just need a refresher on how to run safely, our latest Wellness…

Positivity can be a habit. Getting into a positive mindset can take time and effort but the payoff is worth it. For our latest Student Success we're looking at five ways you can turn positive…

Three associate degrees launched one alum’s path to a STEM healthcare career.

Can you pitch yourself or a project in a nutshell? Can you get to the point right away? It's always good to have an elevator pitch in your pocket- you never know when it could come in handy. For…