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Rio Salado Pride Month Celebration Recap: Standing Together for Inclusivity Event

Rio Salado College hosted an event in honor of Pride Month on June 26. Guest speaker Ally Snow talked about the importance of creating inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ people. Check out our blog for…
July 16, 2024

Why it’s Cool to Dual in High School

Each spring, hundreds of Phoenix area high school students celebrate a huge milestone – earning a college certificate or degree BEFORE receiving their high school diplomas!
July 15, 2024

Don’t Panic, Plan It! Get Organized Before You Get Stressed

A plan of action can help keep stress at bay! A little bit of forethought and organization can make your studying and working more efficient and stress-free. For this month’s Success Tips blog, we…
July 10, 2024

Learning at Maricopa Community Colleges is a Family Affair

Meet the Rouns family, where perseverance and education go hand in hand. Shawna Rouns and her daughter Kamryn exemplify lifelong learning and dedication, both achieving significant academic…
July 9, 2024

ASU’s Dr. Racquel Armstrong Leads Rio Salado Celebrate Juneteenth

On Monday, June 17, Rio Salado College celebrated Juneteenth with a special event. Find out more about this special event and our guest speaker, ASU's Dr. Racquel Armstrong.
July 8, 2024

Wellness Wednesday: Say No To Sunburns!

The sidewalks are sizzling; don’t let the sun do the same to your skin. For this week’s Wellness Wednesday, we look at ways you can protect yourself from sunburns.
July 3, 2024

Bridging the Gap: How Rio Salado College is Addressing Arizona's Behavioral Health Worker Shortage

Arizona's behavioral health worker shortage is critical—learn how Rio Salado College is rising to the challenge.
July 2, 2024

AAPI Community Members Shared Their Experiences as "Voices of Leadership"

For AAPI Month Rio Salado College hosted an event with AAPI students, staff, and community members to learn more about their shared experiences. Find out more about this event on our blog.
July 1, 2024

Congratulations to the 2024 HSE Graduates!

It was a night of happy tears and joyful cheers as Rio Salado College honored students who earned High School Equivalency (HSE) diplomas at the annual graduation ceremony.
June 27, 2024

Six Top Jobs That You Can Get With An Associate Degree

You don’t need a four-year degree to get started in a rewarding career! An associate degree could be all you need to get your foot in the door in these in-demand careers.
June 26, 2024

PBS NewsHour Features Rio Salado Semiconductor Training Program for Veterans

A recent PBS NewsHour piece, “How Arizona is building the workforce to manufacture semiconductors in the U.S.,” featured Rio Salado's efforts to bring more workers into this field.
June 25, 2024

Against All Odds: Dual Student Earns 2 Degrees Despite Formidable Health Woes

Alondra Ordonez, who attended Heritage Academy in Laveen, AZ, finished two Rio Salado degrees while in high school thanks to dual enrollment, taking many classes while in ICU.
June 25, 2024