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Wellness Wednesday: Watch The Birdie
Spring is in full swing and so are the birds! Crack open a window and you can hear them chirping and twittering away. If you’re interested in birdwatching, now’s a great time to get started. Find out about the surprising benefits of birding on our Wellness Wednesday blog.
March 26, 2024
Commencement Student Speaker Deadline Extended
The deadline has been extended for applying to become this year's Commencement Speaker. Read on for more details.
March 25, 2024
Scholarships Available for Risk Management & Insurance Virtual Summer Camp 2024!
Interested in pursuing a career in insurance? You'll want to check out Rio Salado's insurance summer camp! We have two hybrid courses that'll give students some deep insight into the insurance industry and the kinds of career paths available in that growing field.
March 25, 2024
Guild Student Shines Light on Positivity from the Mountain State
Meet Marcus Romer, the Walmart employee turned college student, spreading positivity and pursuing his dreams at Rio Salado College.
March 22, 2024
Rio’s Black History Month Panel Talked About Inspiration, Education, & Belonging
Last month Rio Salado held a lively & insightful panel discussion for Black History Month on the impact & achievement of Black women in academia. Check out our blog for some highlights of the event and watch the panel discussion:
March 21, 2024
Wellness Wednesday: Dance The Blues Away
Dancing isn’t just good fun: it’s great for your health! For this week’s Wellness Wednesday, we take a look at how a little bit of roof-raising can go a long way toward improving your physical and mental health.
March 20, 2024
Passion for Learning Helps Student Overcome Addictions
Artist, painter, writer, advocate: Marielena Aguirre is a woman of many hats. Inspired by her firsthand experience with recovery to pursue a degree in addictions counseling and social work, this student leader is eager to learn how to better help others. Find out more about her story on our blog.
March 19, 2024
Celebrate Women’s History Month at Rio Salado College
March is Women’s History Month! Celebrate the reasons behind the season by checking out our library guide, attending an upcoming event at Rio, and expanding your viewing habits with some of our WHM recommendations.
March 18, 2024
Blow Off Some STEAM at Geeks Night Out
Get your STEAM on on March 27 when Tempe hosts the 11th annual Geeks Night Out festival! More than 60 community partners (including Rio Salado) will be presenting science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics displays & activities for the public to enjoy. Find out more about this evening of innovation on our blog.
March 6, 2024
Small Business Pitch @ Rio Salado College
Earn funds to help your small business! Join the Small Business Pitch!
March 2, 2024
Fall 2024 MCCCD Foundation Scholarships Are Now Open
Looking for help in paying for college? Applications are now open for the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation’s Fall 2024 scholarships. Apply by April 30! Find out more about eligibility requirements and how to apply on our blog.
March 1, 2024
Wellness Wednesday: Be Alert For Allergens
Springtime is here! And with it comes allergens. Protect yourself from the springtime sniffles by following our Wellness Wednesday tips on shielding yourself from allergens.
February 28, 2024