ASU Local graduate balances career, motherhood and college journey (opens in new tab)

By Maira HernandezFor Jocelyn Rios, earning a college degree was never just a personal goal — it became part of building a future for her family.This spring, Rios graduates from Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in communication from The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences after helping shape ASU Local – Long Beach during its inaugural year.ASU Local is a hybrid program pairing online coursework with in-person coaching and mentorship.