College News

Rheanan Heller will walk the stage at our commencement ceremony on May 2, 2024, as one of our pioneering bachelor's degree recipients! Don't miss Heller's inspiring journey from a full-time worker, new mom, and newly-wed to a proud Rio Salado College graduate!

Michelle Meadows decided to give college one more try after previous attempts and raising two daughters. Not only did she complete her degree, but in two days she will deliver the commencement address.

Rio Salado College recently hosted a virtual Small Business Pitch event. Find out about our winners on our blog.

National Small Business Week starts today! At Rio Salado College, we're proud to support small business owners & workers with our business degree & certificate programs. Find out more about how Rio helps small businesses on our blog.

Patricia Salazar is one of our 2023 scholarship recipients. Find out more about the long road Salazar traveled to get to Rio on our blog.

One of the keys to academic success is taking good notes. Whether you’re learning at home or in the classroom, knowing what and how to take a note can make all the difference. For this month’s Student Success story, we look at a few different ways you can sharpen and refine your note-taking skills.

April is National Poetry Month. For this week’s Wellness Wednesday, we look at the mental health benefits of reading and writing poetry to see why a bit of verse can be a balm for the soul.

Kristi Lawhead will receive her business degree, as well as her certificate in Real Estate Prelicensure this year. This young program helps future Realtors prepare for their exams.

By making a gift during the Be A Student’s Hero Campaign, April 29, 2024 through May 3, 2024, you can support Rio Salado College students through their educational journey and prepare them for emerging careers!

As we continue our celebration of Community College Month, we hear from one of our dental hygiene alumni about what she valued most about her time at Rio Salado College.

Today is World Earth Day! Let’s do our part to live in a healthier, greener world. Find out about the sustainability programs and resources Rio Salado has to offer on our blog:

Rio Salado's Community Development recently presented their award-winning work at a conference in March. The team was recognized for their efforts by the League for Innovation and the MCCCD. Find out more about the Community Development team's work on our blog.