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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced significant investments in workforce and higher education infrastructure through Senate Bill 450. Through the hill, Rio is set to receive $7.5 million for critical campus improvements.
University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College invites community members, students, and regional leaders to celebrate the grand opening of its new McArthur Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed to expand access to higher education and create new opportunities across Vinton County and the surrounding Appalachian region.
Dr. Katie Moleski, Assistant Professor of Sports and Exercise Studies at Rio, has received recognition for her contributions to the field of intercollegiate athletics research.
Reserved and General Admission Season Passes are available for the 2026 Rio RedStorm football season.
Rio proudly announces that Matt Stutzman, a 2024 Paralympic Gold Medalist and internationally renowned motivational speaker, will serve as the commencement speaker for the upcoming graduation ceremony.
University of Rio Grande announces the appointment of Ryan Donini as its new Band Director. Donini brings a wide range of experience at the secondary, collegiate, and international levels.
University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College is proud to announce the recipients of annual awards recognizing outstanding service and teaching for the 2025–2026 academic year.
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