College News

From entrepreneur to educator, Yolanda Facio brings decades of real-world business expertise to Rio Salado College, inspiring student success.

We hope you enjoy highlights of the amazing things our Rio Salado community accomplished in 2024.

Rio Salado College will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, through Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 for Winter Break.

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.

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 simplify navigation for Rio Salado students.

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 supplies for at-risk families.

Meet Toni Garcia: a passionate Rio Salado Student Services Specialist who empowers students with resources and inspiration, proving past labels don't define success.

Janelle Elias, VP of Academic Affairs and Strategy and Advancement at Rio Salado, shares 10 tips for applying an entrepreneurial mindset to boost your career in Community College Daily.

With 2025 around the corner, there's no time like the present to think about your future. For our latest Career Corner blog, we've come up with five resolutions you should consider making to improve your career prospects in the new year.

November is Native American Heritage Month! As part of NAHM, we invited Indigenous educator Mona Tolley to talk with Rio students, staff, and community members about the unique possibilities and challenges inherent in teaching classes within an Indigenous framework. Check out for blog to learn more about Tolley and her work.

It can be hard to stay focused on one task. Concentration breaks easily like glass in an earthquake. There are things you can do to improve your ability to focus. Check out our blogs for tips on how to get back on task whenever you lose focus.

November 18-22 is International Education Week (IEW)! We’ll be celebrating this week-long recognition of the value of global learning and cultural exchange with a few events and delectable treats at our Cafe. Check out our blog for more IEW information,