40th Anniversary Throwback Thursday 1991-93

Everybody all aboard! We’re resuming our 40th Anniversary Throwback Thursday journey with a look back at 1991-1993.

This 1993 Arizona Republic story by reporter Julie Newberg announces the long-awaited arrival of Classical KBAQ 89.5 FM, a member-supported community service of Rio Salado, licensed to the Maricopa Community Colleges. (Click on image to see full article).

The radio station, which is known today as KBACH in honor of Johann Sebastian Bach, is one of the top classical music stations in the country-- serving more than 200,000 weekly listeners. Learn more and tune in at kbaq.org

Here’s a look at other historical achievements from this time.

1992

• Sun Sounds of Arizona named one of 1,000 Points of Light by President George H.W. Bush
• Rio Salado receives 10-year reaffirmation of accreditation from the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

1993

• Rio Salado receives Governor’s Pioneer Award for Quality for applying business principles to an educational environment

Do you remember this time? Share your photos, stories and memories via email to RSCmemories@riosalado.edu or social media using the hashtag #RioSaladoCollege40th.

Here's to Celebrating 40 Years as an Innovative Leader in Higher Education.

Visit www.riosalado.edu/40 for the latest news about our 40th anniversary celebration.