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One Student, Four Kids, and a Relentless Belief in What’s Possible

How do you overcome a childhood spent in group homes, without parents, guidance, or financial resources? If you’re the unbreakable Frank Nino IV, you put one foot in front of the other — and keep moving forward.
February 10, 2026

How to Cultivate a Growth Mindset

Do you see failure as a reason to quit or a challenge to improve? If it's the latter, that means you probably have a growth mindset. For our latest Student Success story, we're examining the benefits of having a growth mindset.
January 13, 2026

5 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Career in 2026

It's a new year! Have you made your career resolutions yet? Here are five ideas for practices you can commit to in 2026 to get ahead in your professional life.
January 7, 2026

Alexandria W.’s First Year of College: Finding Her Pace, Her Passion, and Her Path

After her first semester of college, Alexandria W. reflects on rigorous interior design coursework, accelerated progress through Rio Salado College, and what’s next in her academic and professional journey.
January 5, 2026

Rio Gives Back: Highlights from a Season of Service and Community Impact

From fighting hunger to supporting students and uplifting foster families, Rio Salado’s season of service shows how education and community care go hand in hand.
December 22, 2025

A Mother’s Journey from Kenya to a Semiconductor Career in Arizona

From Kenya to Arizona, Josphine Cherono’s journey shows the power of perseverance, education, and opportunity. With support from Rio Salado College’s Semiconductor Manufacturing program, she’s building the skills to turn her engineering dreams into a reality while balancing motherhood and a new life in the U.S.
October 23, 2025

Be a Stronger Team Player With These Six Steps

Do you work well with others? If you struggle to be a good team player, you'll want to read our latest Student Success story on how to hone and cultivate teamwork skills.
October 6, 2025

Dual Enrollment is All in the Family

From AP exams to multiple associate degrees, the Grossen family shows how dual enrollment at Heritage Academy and Rio Salado College has transformed futures for an entire generation of siblings.
September 26, 2025

Learning How To Negotiate Is A Win-Win

Being able to come to an agreement with others is a crucial skill to possess in both your professional and personal life. For this month’s Career Corner blog, we’re showing you a few things you can do to improve your negotiation skills.
September 25, 2025

Arizona Adult Education Institute Highlights Rio Salado HSE Graduate’s Story

Rio Salado College celebrated National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week by spotlighting graduate Vanessa Tulley, whose inspiring journey from loss and addiction to achievement and career training shows the transformative power of adult education.
September 18, 2025

Study Strategies for Success

The saying "work smarter, not harder" applies to studying too. There are things you can do to make the process run smoother for you. For our latest Student Success blog, we're looking at study strategies that can set you up for success.
August 8, 2025

Celebrate New Beginnings at Rio’s HSE Graduation Ceremony Tonight

Tonight, Rio Salado College celebrates the incredible perseverance of its 2025 High School Equivalency graduates—individuals who turned challenge into opportunity. Join us in honoring their stories of growth, resilience, and hope.
June 18, 2025