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Why You Still Need A Degree To Teach In Arizona

Don’t believe the hype about Arizona’s SB 1159 law that says you don’t need a 4-year degree to be a teacher anymore. Read on as we explain why you STILL need a Bachelor’s degree to teach in Arizona.
January 12, 2023
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Wellness Wednesday: The Gift of Giving

It’s not just good to give: it’s good for you! For this week’s Wellness Wednesday, we look at the mental and physical health benefits of being generous.
January 11, 2023
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Join Us! Virtual Transfer Fairs Jan. 19 and Feb. 23

Ready to plug your Rio Salado College or other community college credits into a four-year degree at an Arizona university? Join us at an upcoming Virtual Transfer Fair.
January 11, 2023
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Two-Factor Authentication Required for Students

Beginning February 28, 2023, all students at the Maricopa Community Colleges will be required to use Duo two-factor authentication when accessing school password-protected websites.
January 10, 2023
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How To Set Your College Graduation Goal And Achieve It!

A new year is often a time to evaluate and re-evaluate your goals for the future. Do you have a goal to complete a college certificate or degree in the near future?
January 9, 2023
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Special Saturday Registration Hours Jan. 14

Rio Salado College’s Tempe headquarters will offer extended hours in-person and virtually on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. to assist students with spring registration.
January 6, 2023
Construction Education Partnership Builds New Career Paths For Students

Construction Education Partnership Builds New Career Paths For Students

Interested in earning your high school equivalency diploma and learning career-ready skills in carpentry, electrical, or plumbing? Rio Salado has a new partnership with South Mountain Community…
January 5, 2023
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Wellness Wednesday: Reward Rewarding Behaviors

One of the best ways to better yourself is to reward yourself! For this week’s Wellness Wednesday, we look at how you can use rewards to help you achieve your goals.
January 4, 2023
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Rio Salado Receives $2.9 Million Title V Grant

Rio Salado College is a 2022 recipient of the U.S. Department of Education’s Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (DHSI) Title V grant.
December 22, 2022
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Wellness Wednesday: Plan For A Great Year

It’s fun to make New Year's resolutions, but it can be a real challenge to actually live up to them. For our final Wellness Wednesday blog of 2022, we look at how you can set and achieve…
December 21, 2022
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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
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Rio Adjunct Instructor Receives Art Education Award

Congratulations to Rio Salado College adjunct faculty Dawn Chamberlain for receiving the Arizona Art Education Association’s Art Educator Secondary Education Division award.
December 19, 2022