Rio Salado College

10/07/2026

Thinking about dipping a toe in the water? Wondering if swimming is the right exercise for you? Dive in with us for our latest Wellness Wednesday as we wade through the health benefits of swimming.
https://www.riosalado.edu/news/2026/wellness-wednesday-swim-good-feel-great

10/07/2026

Deadline reminder! Turn in your application for spring scholarships today.

The Spring 2027 Scholarship Application is open!

To apply visit mcccdf.org/scholarship. Students should also check out mcccdf.org/scholarships for information including important resources, tips and frequently asked questions.

10/06/2026

Three kids. Two jobs. One big goal.

Tamara "Tee" Adams, an Organizational Management student at Rio Salado College. Between balancing work at Target, personal shopping gigs, and raising three young children, attending a traditional campus was out of the question.

By leveraging Rio Salado’s flexible online courses, Tee studies on her own time—from her laptop at home, local coffee shops, and everywhere in between. With support from a Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation scholarship, she’s building a path toward entrepreneurship and proving to her kids that goals don't have age limits or location boundaries.

Read Tee's full story in Rio News: https://www.riosalado.edu/news/2026/three-kids-two-jobs-and-dream

Thinking about going back to school? You don't have to pause your life to start your degree.

👉 Maricopa Community College Foundation scholarship applications for 2026–2027 are now OPEN! One simple application puts you in the running for hundreds of scholarships. Apply today: https://www.mcccdf.org/scholarships/

10/06/2026

Rio Salado College and NACCE want to help launch your start-up business with the Small Business Pitch at Rio! Compete for grant-funded awards up to $2,000 for 1st Place!

🏆 Prizes:
• 1st Place: $2,000
• 2nd Place: $1,250
• 3rd Place: $750
• 4th Place: $250

📋 Who can enter? Open to ALL students (any major) currently enrolled in at least 3 credit hours at Rio Salado.

📅 Deadline: Submit your application and pitch video virtually by October 19, 2026.

📩 Questions? Contact [email protected]

👉 Ready to launch? Learn more and submit your pitch today: https://www.riosalado.edu/rio-specialized-programs/small-business-pitch/small-business-pitch

10/05/2026

Submit your nomination for the Rio Salado College 2027 Alumni Hall of Fame! Seeking graduates whose personal, professional and community achievements exemplify the spirit and values of the college. Nominate by 10/8/26: https://www.riosalado.edu/news/2026/nominate-rio-salado-graduate-2027-alumni-hall-fame

10/05/2026

If you're on the hunt for a new job, keep an eye out for good benefits. A strong salary is important, of course, but a good payday isn't the only perk that comes from being employed. For our latest Career Corner story, we're looking at the different kinds of job benefits that are out there. Which ones are must-haves for you?
https://www.riosalado.edu/news/2026/what-benefits-look-your-next-job

10/05/2026

Think you don't have time for school? Look for the time between everything else.

Student parents know there may never be a “perfect” time to study.

For Destiny Spurling, sometimes study time meant bringing her laptop to her son’s football games or using the ride to a family outing to prepare for her CPA exam. Her strategy? Look at the time you already have and ask: How can I use it wisely?

Hear more from Destiny on the newest episode of Wave Makers. 🎙️

10/02/2026

Upcoming Job Search Strategies Webinar 🔎

Looking for a job is one thing. Knowing how to focus your search on opportunities that actually fit your skills, goals and priorities can make the process much more effective.

As part of Rio Salado College’s Key Steps to a Meaningful New Career workshop series, this free interactive webinar will share practical job search strategies to help you refine your approach, identify the right opportunities and connect with employers who recognize what you bring to the table.

📅 Wednesday, Oct. 14
💻 Live on Webex

⏰ Choose the session that works for you: Noon–1 p.m. OR 6–7 p.m. (AZ time)

Can’t attend live? Register in advance to receive access to the workshop recording. The full fall series also includes sessions on resumes and cover letters, interviewing, AI and your career, and workplace professionalism.

Register through the Rio Events page: https://www.riosalado.edu/events/key-steps-meaningful-career-job-searching-strategies

10/02/2026

We know the dedication and care President Kate Smith brings to Rio Salado College every day, which makes it wonderful to see her leadership recognized across our community. 💙🌊

Congratulations to President Smith on being named one of the Top Women Leaders of Phoenix for 2026 by Women We Admire We Admire!

Her commitment to our students, staff and community is at the heart of her leadership, and we are grateful to have her leading the Rio family.

Join us in congratulating President Smith on this well-deserved recognition! 👏

Read more: https://thewomenweadmire.com/2026/09/the-top-women-leaders-of-phoenix-for-2026/

Women We Admire is proud to announce The Top Women Leaders of Phoenix for 2026. Phoenix is now the fifth-largest city in the U.S., anchoring a metropolitan area that added nearly 85,000 residents from 2023 to 2024 and supports more than 2.5 million jobs. Its growth is increasingly tied to industries...