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Winter Break Closure December 24 - January 1
Rio Salado College will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, through Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 for Winter Break.
December 17, 2024
Rio Salado Offers New Precision Optics Microcredential
Explore the world of optical technologies with Rio Salado's Precision Optics Level 1 microcredential. Launch your career in just one semester!
December 16, 2024
Take A Break From Studying So You Can Break A Sweat
Are you feeling tired while studying? Take a break and get your energy levels back up by doing a quick bit of exercise. For our latest Wellness piece, we’re offering you a few examples of exercises…
December 15, 2024
Season’s Greetings and Well Wishes to You!
On behalf of Rio Salado College and President Smith we wish you all the very best this holiday season— and in the New Year. Thank you for making Rio Salado a joyful place to learn and grow.
December 13, 2024
New RioLearn Features for Students
Exciting updates are coming to RioLearn in January 2025! New features like the “Action Items” pane, improved calendar tools, and a streamlined interface are designed to enhance organization and…
December 12, 2024
President Smith Talks About the Future of Learning on The EdUp and Presidents Forum Podcasts
Rio Salado College President Kate Smith recently shared her insights on the transformative power of online learning and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in education on two leading…
December 12, 2024
Wellness Wednesday: The Brilliance of Phosphorus
Phosphorus is one of the many essential nutrients our bodies need to stay in tip-top shape. For this week’s Wellness Wednesday we’re giving this humble mineral a closer look. What IS phosphorus and…
December 11, 2024
Rio Salado College’s NSLS Club Supports Families During National Homelessness Awareness Month
Rio Salado College’s National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) club concluded its donation drive for 7th Dream Helping Hearts, founded by student Shaniqua Hopkins, collecting essential…
December 10, 2024
Stay Motivated So You Don’t Fall Behind
Staying motivated is essential to making things happen. Whether you're looking to earn a college degree, climb a mountain, play an instrument or learn a new language, any big project requires a…
December 8, 2024
Rio Salado Launches EmpowerED for Student Success
Rio Salado College launches the EmpowerED for Student Success campaign, aiming to raise $20M by 2026 to remove barriers to education and empower Arizona's workforce.
December 6, 2024
Wellness Wednesday: Fill Up On Brain Food
Sometimes we should take "food for thought" literally. There are foods you can add to your diet that can help sharpen your cognition. Feed your head with some of the tasty brain foods…
December 4, 2024
Toni Garcia: Empowering Students and Redefining Success at Rio Salado College
Meet Toni Garcia: a passionate Rio Salado Student Services Specialist who empowers students with resources and inspiration, proving past labels don't define success.
December 3, 2024