Success News

Six women at Perryville Prison made history as the first cohort to complete Rio Salado College’s Level I Addiction and Substance Use Disorder Certificate using laptops through the Second Chance Pell Pilot Program.

From high school dropout to college graduate and commencement speaker—Rachel Romero’s journey is one of resilience, motherhood, and second chances.

More than 50 students were celebrated at Rio Salado College’s ACE Completion Ceremony, honoring the achievements of high school and adult learners taking bold steps toward their educational and career goals.

After 20 years of challenges, Melissa Scriver turned her life around and earned her degree from Rio Salado College. Now working in addiction recovery and pursuing her bachelor’s, she’s proof that it’s never too late to rewrite your story.

Two Rio Salado College dental hygiene students are reaching new heights with the help of 2025 scholarships. Learn how Arazu Rivera and Brianna Aguilar-Garcia are turning their passion for patient care into purpose—and how you can apply by April 30.

Madelyn Bailey is graduating high school with a diploma and an associate degree. Find out how dual enrollment helped her fast-track her future in psychology—and how she hopes to make a difference in the world.

Meet the inspiring recipients of the Tempe Workforce Skills Accelerator scholarships! Thanks to a partnership between Rio Salado College and the Tempe Chamber of Commerce, these students are gaining new skills to advance their careers and build brighter futures.

Scholarships can make all the difference in reaching your academic goals! Hear from three Rio Salado College students who received scholarships and learn how you can apply for Fall 2025.

Learn how the EmpowerED campaign supports scholarships like the Dr. Larry Celaya Memorial Scholarship, helping students like Quentin Hawkins achieve success.

For our first Career Corner blog of 2025, we’re looking to start the New Year off right with some suggestions on general skills people can learn to make themselves more well-rounded professionals.

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.

President Kate Smith highlighted workforce partnerships and cross-border educational initiatives at the Arizona-Mexico Commission Membership Reception.