College News

Rio Salado staff continue to show innovation and focus on the needs of students, as featured recently by WGU Labs and Fierce Education.

Thanks to the support of their teachers, Rio Salado College, and the partnership with the American Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social Impact, these students were able to receive their certificates of completion in early childhood education alongside their high school diplomas.

Meet Stephanie Shapiro, an inspiration to all! Nearly three decades after completing high school, this dedicated Tempe Police Department employee decided to pursue higher education and recently completed her associates degree.

Pride Month may be ending in a few days, but you can celebrate Pride year-round by enjoying some of these LGBTQ+ books and films.

Volleyball player Tegan Bernard recently graduated from Mountain Ridge High School AND Rio Salado College. The dual enrollment student earned an Associate in Arts degree from Rio while juggling his high school and athletic obligations.

Are you interested in becoming a teacher? Rio Salado offers educator preparation programs and degree programs that can help you achieve your degree of leading a classroom. Learn more about our educator programs on our blog.

Rio Salado College's National Society of Leadership and Success chapter is celebrating a journey of leadership and growth. Students from diverse backgrounds come together to connect, inspire, and pursue personal and professional development.

The three student speakers overcame adversity to earn high school equivalency diplomas and vow to continue pursuing education.

Rio Salado College will be closed on Monday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. Find out more about this day of remembrance and celebration on our blog.

Meet Tara Lopez, a determined wife and mother of two who recently graduated from Rio and is now working toward a business degree while managing her own thriving pet sitting and dog walking business.

Hundreds of Valley students earned college degrees last month before getting their high school diplomas. See how dual enrollment is giving them a head start on their future.

Rio Salado Educator Preparation Staff member Paulina Ngo offers expert advice on how to become a teacher. Learn more by attending a free virtual orientation session.