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Dual Enrollment is All in the Family

From AP exams to multiple associate degrees, the Grossen family shows how dual enrollment at Heritage Academy and Rio Salado College has transformed futures for an entire generation of siblings.
September 26, 2025
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Learning How To Negotiate Is A Win-Win

Being able to come to an agreement with others is a crucial skill to possess in both your professional and personal life. For this month’s Career Corner blog, we’re showing you a few things you can…
September 25, 2025
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Wellness Wednesday: Sweet Potatoes, Sweeter Health

Bake 'em, mash 'em, slice 'em up into fries; it doesn't matter what form they take, sweet potatoes are a delectable treat. Did you know they're also a healthy superfood? For…
September 24, 2025
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TSMC Arizona Apprenticeship Lessons Get Under Way with Rio Salado College

Rio Salado College welcomed its first cohort of TSMC Arizona apprentices this August, launching classes that support the Valley’s growing semiconductor workforce.
September 23, 2025
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2025-2026 All-Arizona Academic Team Scholarship Application Open

Planning to transfer to NAU, ASU, or UA? Rio Salado College is offering two students a full tuition scholarship for 2025-2026!
September 22, 2025
A promotional graphic celebrates Rio Salado College’s recognition in the 2025 Great Colleges to Work For program. The background shows a modern glass-walled campus building with a blue overlay. In the foreground, two award-style badges are displayed: one diamond-shaped badge reads “2025 Great Colleges to Work For – Recognized,” and one shield-shaped badge reads “Honor Roll – Great Colleges to Work For – 2025.”

Rio Salado Named a 2025 Great College to Work— Recognition Based on Employee Survey Results

Rio Salado College has been recognized as a Great College to Work For®— earning Honor Roll distinction for excellence in leadership, well-being, and professional growth.
September 19, 2025
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Arizona Adult Education Institute Highlights Rio Salado HSE Graduate’s Story

Rio Salado College celebrated National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week by spotlighting graduate Vanessa Tulley, whose inspiring journey from loss and addiction to achievement and career…
September 18, 2025
A black-and-white portrait of Johnmark Cenfield wearing a white T-shirt, with short light-colored hair, a beard, and earrings. A blue and yellow graphic overlay reads: Meet Our Students – Johnmark Cenfield, Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary/Special Education.

Flipping the Switch on Education

For Johnmark Cenfield, teaching is fueled by the joy of seeing a student’s “lightbulb moment.” Now, with more than 20 years in education, he’s pursuing his bachelor’s degree at Rio Salado College…
September 17, 2025
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Driving Student Success: Dr. Sarah Vandermark Joins Rio Salado College Leadership

Rio Salado College welcomes Dr. Sarah Vandermark as Vice President of Student Affairs. With 25 years of experience in student success and retention, Vandermark will help shape the future of Rio…
September 16, 2025
Explore Rio Salado College Library's New Webpage

Your Rio Library, Reimagined – Explore the New Site Today!

Looking to check out a book or need help with research? The Rio Salado College Library is here to help, and it's never been easier to see what the library has to offer thanks to its new webpage.…
September 15, 2025
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Rio Salado Alumni Alysa Call Found Her Calling in Healthcare

Rio alumnus Alyssa Call left a career in teaching to start a second act in her professional life as a nurse. Find out more about Call's remarkable story of professional and personal…
September 12, 2025
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Wellness Wednesday: Keep Your Cool With Coffee

Coffee can perk you up and put some pep in your step, but did you also know that it has some health benefits? A cup or two a day could give your body a boost in more ways than one. For our latest…
September 10, 2025

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