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Let’s Get Ready to Rock Enrollment
Save the date: this year's Rock Enrollment in-person is happening on June 23! If you're thinking about going back to school and want more information about enrolling, finding the right…
June 15, 2026
Rio Salado Bachelor’s Degree Receives 'A' Rating for Elementary Reading Instruction Preparation
Rio Salado College has earned an A rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality for preparing future elementary educators to teach reading using science-of-reading aligned practices.
June 12, 2026
A Global Journey with a Local Impact
A journey spanning three countries and multiple careers led Rio Salado graduate Kirstie Rylon to discover her passion for teaching and empowering the next generation.
June 11, 2026
Rio Salado Earns National Civic Engagement Honor
Rio Salado College has earned national recognition from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for its innovative, nonpartisan efforts to promote civic engagement, voter participation, and democratic…
June 10, 2026
Rio Graduate Wants to Make a Difference With Public Safety
Class of 2026 Rio Salado graduate Pualani Hockenhull has faced a lot of adversity in her life but her tenacity and desire to help others has kept this hard-working mother on the path to academic…
June 9, 2026
Designing Spaces, Understanding People
One ASU student found the flexibility she needed at Rio Salado College—helping her stay on track for graduation while balancing a full-time career.
June 8, 2026
Take A Break Before You Burnout
Work too hard and soon you'll be hardly working if you get burnt out. Burnout is a very real problem for people who don't know when to take it easy. For our latest career story, we're…
June 4, 2026
Wellness Wednesday: Say Yes to Yoga
Feeling tired, stiff, and constricted? Consider taking up yoga, a fun and rewarding form of exercise and disciplined activity that can make you more flexible while also conferring other health…
June 3, 2026
Rio Salado Graduate Ebony Livas Turns Challenges Into Purpose
After more than 10 years of challenges, setbacks and perseverance, Ebony Livas is graduating from Rio Salado College with a renewed purpose to advocate for families.
June 2, 2026
From Spinning Propellers to Crunching Numbers, Rio Salado Alumni is a Steady Hand at The Wheel
Jacob Pieczynski graduated as a dual student from Rio at age 16. He's come a long way since then, racking up impressive academic and professional accomplishments. Find out more about Pieczynski…
June 1, 2026
Rio Salado College Recognizes Honors Scholarship Recipients and Chancellor’s Medallion Winners
Rio Salado College celebrates honors scholarship recipients and Chancellor’s Medallion winners for their academic dedication, community service and commitment to their future goals.
May 30, 2026
Maricopa Community Colleges Joins Southwest Regional Semiconductor Workforce Initiative
Maricopa Community Colleges is helping shape the future of semiconductor workforce development through a major new Southwest regional partnership.
May 29, 2026