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MCCCD Receives $1 Million Grant to Support Construction Trades

The district, in partnership with Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation, will receive $1 million in funding to support construction trades programs at Rio Salado College (RSC), Mesa Community College (MCC) and South Mountain Community College (SMCC).
July 23, 2024

Rio Salado College Announces First Bachelor's Degree Graduates at Historic Commencement

In a groundbreaking celebration, Rio Salado College will mark a milestone this spring with its first-ever bachelor's degree graduates.
May 2, 2024

Rio Salado Welcomes New Vice President of Administrative Services Devi Bala

Rio Salado is pleased to welcome Devi Bala back to the college as the new vice president of administrative services.
January 22, 2024

Rio Salado, Midwestern University Partner to Open Doors for Dental Hygiene Students

Rio Salado College is proud to announce a partnership with Midwestern University aimed at creating more opportunities for dental hygiene students.
September 21, 2023

Rio Salado College and American College of Education Partner to Expand Student Opportunities in Education

Rio Salado College and American College of Education® (ACE) are excited to announce a collaborative effort that will enhance educational pathways for students in Arizona and beyond.
September 14, 2023

Rio Salado Partners with Tempe in National Initiative: Good Jobs, Great Cities Academy

The City of Tempe was recently selected to take part in the program to build upon efforts to grow and empower the city’s workforce.
June 8, 2023

Rio Salado College, Tempe Chamber Create Tempe Workforce Skills Accelerator

Rio Salado College and the Tempe Chamber of Commerce will host an event Friday, May 5, to unveil a new partnership designed to address workforce skills gaps in Tempe.
May 3, 2023

Rio Salado College Early Childhood Education Program Receives Boost from American Family Institute Partnership

High school students to receive scholarships and personal support to earn college credit and complete career-ready credentials.
December 20, 2022

U.S. Rep Greg Stanton to Give Federal Update at State of the District

Members of the media and the public are invited to attend the Tempe Chamber of Commerce’s State of the District address with U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton Thursday, April 14 from 9 – 10:30 a.m.
April 12, 2022

Rio Salado Collaboration Provides Expanded Online Class Options to LMC Students

Lake Michigan College President Trevor A. Kubatzke and Rio Salado College President Kate Smith signed a historic partnership agreement Friday morning at the Todd Center on LMC’s Benton Harbor campus.
March 11, 2022

Report Gauges Need for Microcredentials, Soft & Hard Skills in Tempe Workforce

Tempe businesses showed support for the benefits of microcredentials — and the additional skills and training they provide the workforce, according to a report released by Rio Salado College and the Tempe Chamber of Commerce.
January 21, 2022