University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College

09/01/2026

You’re invited to come together with our tri-county community on Thursday, September 17, for the 6th Annual HOPE Fest! 💜

Registration will be open from 4:00–5:30 PM, with the 5K Color Run beginning at 5:30 PM. Enjoy music, community resources, food trucks, and a sidewalk market as we celebrate connection, remember those we’ve lost, and support mental health and wellness initiatives in our community.

📍 University of Rio Grande
⏰ 4:00–8:00 PM
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08/31/2026

Rio is proud to celebrate a 100% NCLEX pass rate among our Traditional Associate Degree Nursing graduates! This accomplishment reflects the tremendous dedication of our students and faculty.

As our School of Nursing continues to grow, we’re still looking for passionate nursing professionals to join our team:
🩺 Assistant Professor of Nursing – OB/Pediatrics
🩺 Assistant Professor of Nursing – Medical-Surgical
🩺 Nursing Clinical Instructor – Part-Time

Help us prepare the next generation of nurses and build on this incredible success! Apply today at rio.edu/jobs-opportunities

08/28/2026

Join us September 18 for the RedStorm All-Abilities Track Invitational—a day celebrating inclusion, determination, and the power of sport to bring our community together.

📅 September 18
📝 Registration: 8:30 a.m.
🏁 Events: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Come compete, cheer, volunteer, and celebrate athletes of all abilities! Interested in participating? Contact Coach Matt Paxton at [email protected]

08/27/2026

Campus got a special visit today! Rio's Executive Director of Student Services, Condy Richardson, brought two members from his family farm, Corey and Thistle, to spread smiles across campus. The friendly donkeys made their rounds delivering treats, joy, and plenty of photo opportunities to students and staff. Corey and Thistle are two of the four donkeys that call the Richardson farm home.

08/21/2026

Whether you’re a high school student looking for extra play time or an adult who hasn’t touched your instrument in years, Rio’s Symphonic Concert Band is looking for members! 🎶

“Our goal is simple: make great music together, support our community, and build a program everyone can be proud of,” says Ryan Donini, Director of Bands. “It doesn’t matter if you’re gearing up for college music or dusting off your horn after a long break—we’d love to have you in the room.”

Ready to play? Reach out via email at [email protected], or message the University of Rio Grande Bands page 🎺

08/20/2026

A little rain never stopped the Redstorm! Welcome, Class of 2030⚡️❤️

08/17/2026

The University of Rio Grande (URG) is expanding educational opportunities for nursing professionals with the introduction of a new Post-Master’s Certificate in Teaching and Learning, a specialized program designed to prepare experienced nurses for educator roles in academic and healthcare settings...

08/14/2026

Rio athletics is thrilled to welcome three new head coaches across the archery, women’s wrestling, and bowling programs.

Bringing expertise, talent, and grit, we look forward to the direct impact Coach Suffridge, Thompson, and Wilson will make not only within our athletic programs, but also in our campus community.

08/13/2026

Join the team at Rio! 🚨

We’re looking for individuals committed to service, making a difference, and most importantly, keeping our campus community safe. Apply now at www.rio.edu/jobs-opportunities

08/07/2026

University of Rio Grande & Rio Grande Community College is expanding its team and is seeking dedicated healthcare professionals to help educate, mentor, and inspire the next generation of nurses.

Whether you're an experienced nurse educator, a clinical expert looking to teach, or a nursing professional interested in supporting hands-on learning and simulation experiences, there's an opportunity for you to make an impact at Rio.
View all openings and apply today: https://lnkd.in/eEeGkwCD