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6 Success Tips from Rio Salado’s Student Advising Team

Rio Salado College recently hosted an event where our student advising team shared tips to help students succeed in college. Here's six of their top tips for student success.
October 16, 2025
Shaniqua Hopkins, founder of 7th Dream Helping Hearts, stands smiling in front of a blue background. She wears a black polo shirt with a red heart logo on the left side. Text beside her reads: “Rio Salado 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year – Shaniqua Hopkins, Founder of 7th Dream Helping Hearts.”

Shaniqua Hopkins is Rio’s Entrepreneur of the Year

Meet Shaniqua Hopkins — Rio Salado College’s first Entrepreneur of the Year! A mother of seven, student leader, and founder of the nonprofit 7th Dream Helping Hearts, Shaniqua is turning her passion…
October 14, 2025
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Study Abroad in Ghana and Make History with Rio Salado College!

Make history with Rio Salado College’s first-ever study abroad program! In June 2026, students will travel to Ghana for a nine-day cultural and educational journey that combines academic study with…
October 13, 2025
A group of Rio Salado College staff members stand together smiling, with one person in the center holding a plaque. The background features a blue gradient with white and yellow text that reads: “Rio Salado Named 2025 Adult Education Program of the Year.” The team poses proudly, representing the college’s award-winning adult education program.

Rio Salado College earns Arizona Adult Education Program of the Year Honor

Rio Salado College has once again been recognized for excellence in adult education, earning the 2024–2025 Arizona Adult Education Program of the Year award from the Arizona Department of Education.…
October 9, 2025
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Wellness Wednesday: Good Hand-Eye Coordination Is Handy

All kinds of activities require some degree of hand-eye coordination. Building up that sense of coordination can make you a smoother, more confident athlete, artist, and give you better balance. For…
October 8, 2025
Meet Our Faculty Robert Larkin

Rio Salado Adjunct Robert Larkin Completes Harvard Public Health Leadership Program

Archaeologist, environmental planner, consultant, Harvard leadership program graduate: Rio Salado Adjunct Faculty Robert Larkin wears many hats. Find out more about our esteemed Social Sciences…
October 7, 2025
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Be a Stronger Team Player With These Six Steps

Do you work well with others? If you struggle to be a good team player, you'll want to read our latest Student Success story on how to hone and cultivate teamwork skills.
October 6, 2025
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2024-25 Academic Year in Review: Celebrating Rio Salado College's Achievements

Rio Salado’s 2024–2025 Fact Sheet and Highlights are here—showcasing how our students, faculty, and partners achieved excellence together.
October 3, 2025
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Fast-Tracked Futures: High School Interns Making College Waves at Rio Salado

They're not just earning diplomas — they're building futures. Meet Alexandria and Alyssa, two high school students crushing college courses and creating content at Rio Salado College — all…
October 2, 2025
A woman stands holding a golden award statue against a blue backdrop. Text on the right reads: “Rio Salado’s Maria Bellino honored with Arizona Higher Education Award.” Below is the logo for The Pete C. Garcia Victoria Foundation.

Rio Salado’s Maria Bellino Receives Prestigious Higher Education Award

Rio Salado College’s Maria Bellino has been honored with the 2025 Pete C. Garcia Victoria Foundation Award for her leadership in advancing equity and student success in higher education.
October 1, 2025
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Rio Salado College Wins National Award for Entrepreneuring Excellence

Rio Salado College has been honored with the 2025 Higher Education Innovation Award for Entrepreneuring Excellence— recognizing our bold, student-first approach to innovation and entrepreneurship.
September 30, 2025
Small Business Pitch

Pitch Your Small Business for a Chance to Win Grant Money

Got a business idea? Rio Salado College’s Small Business Pitch Contest gives students the chance to win up to $2,000 to grow their venture.
September 29, 2025

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