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Meet the Faculty: Ken Wilk Brings Spectrum of Experiences to Lead Applied Tech for Rio Salado

From bringing telecommunications to rural Alaska to reshaping the desert into planned communities in Arizona, Ken Wilk brings years of hands-on experience to his role as Rio Salado's Faculty Chair for Applied Technology. Find out more about Wilk on our blog.
July 24, 2024

Psychology Chair Jennifer Moore Receives UN Fellowship

Rio Salado College Psychology Faculty Chair Jennifer Moore is one of three Maricopa faculty to be selected for a 2024-25 United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals Open Pedagogy Fellowship.
June 3, 2024

Meet the Faculty Profile: Donna Tannehill

Whether it’s climbing rocks or solving complex equations, Dr. Donna Tannehill has the patience and skills to see her way through them. Find out more about Rio Salado’s Faculty Chair for Math on our blog.
January 26, 2024

Meet the Faculty Profile: Beth Siwek

Beth Siwek brings a love of compassionate care and healthy living to her new role as faculty chair for public health programs at Rio Salado College. She also brings a love of higher education.
January 18, 2024

Rio Salado Educator Preparation Leader Takes Role in Teacher Retention Task Force Findings, Recommendations

An Arizona task force, including Rio Salado’s own Jennifer Gresko, announced recommendations to address the statewide teacher shortage late last year.
January 11, 2024

Rio’s Tobey Finalist for Leader of the Year Award

Rio Salado College’s Kim Tobey is one of four finalists for the 2023 MSSBTA Transformation Leader of the Year award.
November 16, 2023

She’s Ready to Jam!

Laura Liuzzo is bringing a well-rounded professional background to her new role as faculty chair for the Administration of Justice and Paralegal programs at Rio Salado College.

November 13, 2023

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month With Rio Salado

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! Celebrate AAPI Month by checking out our library guide and seeing some of our recommendations for film classics from China, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, and The Philippines.
May 15, 2023

Rio Salado Faculty Receive Professional Accolades

Rio Salado College faculty members Dr. Lily Davidov, Karen Docherty, Angela Kwan and Dr. Wanda Tucker are being recognized for their academic excellence and dedication to student success.
March 30, 2023

Four Rio Faculty Receive Emeritus Distinction

Dr. Janine Adkins, Dr. Kirk Bowden, Bob Semmler and Dr. Kerrie Specker all served as residential faculty chairs and retired from the college in 2022.
February 16, 2023

Meet the Faculty: Dr. Lamont Slater

A chance encounter at a museum in Germany forever changed Dr. Lamont Slater’s career path.
September 22, 2022

Meet the Faculty Profile: Dr. Rick Vaughn

As the faculty chair for STEM Initiatives at Rio Salado College, Dr. Rick Vaughn has a passion for all things Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).
May 31, 2022