Success News

After more than 10 years of challenges, setbacks and perseverance, Ebony Livas is graduating from Rio Salado College with a renewed purpose to advocate for families.

What once felt out of reach became a place of belonging as one Rio Salado graduate transformed doubt into opportunity for herself and her daughter.

Driven by purpose and compassion, one Rio Salado graduate is preparing to become the kind of educator every child deserves.

Two inspiring Rio Salado College students share how resilience, recovery, leadership and community helped shape their educational journeys on the latest episode of the Wave Makers podcast.

One class at a time, Ira Steele rebuilt his life and found a new purpose helping others.

One Rio Salado dual enrollment student is graduating high school and college at the same time—while already preparing for a future career in American Sign Language interpretation.

Three Rio Salado College dual enrollment students are earning associate degrees before graduating high school, joining one of the largest groups of dual students to receive degrees or certificates from Rio.

Rio Salado College’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter celebrates an outstanding year of leadership, service, accessibility initiatives, and award-winning achievements in 2026.

More than 100 Rio Salado graduates are stepping into classrooms statewide—bringing real-world experience, passion, and purpose to the next generation.

Rio Salado College honors Adult ACE and High School ACE completers, celebrating student success, resilience, and college achievement.

Discover how Rio Salado College came together to achieve meaningful milestones and student success in President Smith’s 2025 Year in Review.

Meet Student Speaker Yeison Ramirez Mendez