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Rio Salado President Dr. Kate Smith joined American Classroom to discuss how dual enrollment is transforming student confidence, college access, and long-term success.

After her first semester of college, Alexandria W. reflects on rigorous interior design coursework, accelerated progress through Rio Salado College, and what’s next in her academic and professional…

From fighting hunger to supporting students and uplifting foster families, Rio Salado’s season of service shows how education and community care go hand in hand.

Creativity, purpose, and big ideas were on full display as Rio Salado student entrepreneurs took center stage in the 2025 Small Business Pitch Competition—earning funding, recognition, and momentum…

Rio Salado President Kate Smith reflects on 2025 achievements, celebrating the dedication, collaboration, and impact of students, employees, alumni, partners, and donors.

Rio Salado College is teaming up with Tempe Meals on Wheels to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for homebound seniors and adults with disabilities—expanding service, connection, and care across the…

2026 is around the corner! Need some ideas for healthy resolutions to make for New Year's? For our final Wellness Wednesday story of 2025, we're looking back at some of the Wellness blogs…

Rio Salado President Kate Smith joins Forsyth Tech and the Presidents Forum to discuss redesigning community college education for today’s working learners.

Want to have smoother, more harmonious social interactions at work and at home? Try cultivating some emotional intelligence. For our latest Student Success blog, we're examining the power of…

Rio Salado College will be closed for Winter Break on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, through Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. We will reopen Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.

Looking for a no-cost way to train for high-demand jobs in Arizona’s semiconductor industry? Rio Salado College is offering a FREE Microelectronics & Nanomanufacturing Certificate Program (MNCP)…