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Season’s Greetings and Gratitude
A season's greetings message from President Kate Smith.
December 18, 2023
Rio Salado College Avondale Celebrates 15th Anniversary
Rio Salado College Avondale is turning 15! Join us in celebrating a decade and a half of empowering lives through education and community support.
December 15, 2023
Take Steps To Lower Your Ecological Footprint
As we get closer to the New Year, it’s time to make resolutions for the new year. Consider making a resolution to become more eco-friendly in 2024. Here’s a few small steps you can take to lower your…
December 13, 2023
An F Isn’t The End: How To Bounce Back From Failure
A bad test score isn’t the end of the world. We all have “off” days. Don’t flail if you fail: pick yourself up and try again with a few of these tips.
December 11, 2023
Paralegal Internship Leads Graduate to Full-time Career
With one child starting college and another starting high school, Nancy Ray knew that going back to school herself would be a challenge. She chose Rio Salado because it fit her busy schedule. Find…
December 8, 2023
Veteran Finds New Path Through Rio Salado’s Semiconductor Program
Navy veteran Matt Feyerheisen was looking for a new path after leaving the graphic design industry in 2022. His wife heard a radio promotion about a program at Rio Salado College that provided free…
December 7, 2023
Wellness Wednesday: Warm Up Your Health With Hot Chocolate
‘Tis the season for a piping hot cup of chocolate! Not only is a sweet, tasty cocoa a delightful winter treat, it can also have a positive effect on your health. For this week’s Wellness Wednesday,…
December 6, 2023
Ask an Advisor: How Do I Start College Again After a Long Period Away?
Starting over doesn't have to be hard. For our latest Ask An Advisor column, we break down Rio Salado's admissions process step by step. Get the information you need so you can get back in…
December 5, 2023
Find A Mentor Who Can Help You Get Ahead
We all could use an outside perspective and hard-won wisdom from someone who’s further ahead of us on the winding road of life. A professional mentor can be an invaluable resource. For our latest…
December 4, 2023
Designing a Business Startup
Tech aficionados Lyle Brown and his wife, Jessica Bondy, left their small town in California to access a greater pool of job opportunities in Phoenix.
November 30, 2023
Unity in Action: Rio Salado NSLS Combats Hunger and Homelessness
Rio Salado NSLS students, faculty, and staff joined together earlier this month to help combat hunger and homelessness in our community.
November 29, 2023
Resilience Unleashed: Tara Lopez's Inspiring Journey from Doubt to Degrees, Balancing Education, Business Growth, and Passion Pursuits
Since completing her first associate degree in November 2022, Rio Salado graduate Tara Lopez has embarked on a journey marked by academic pursuits, business growth, and an unwavering commitment to…
November 28, 2023