Joseph Rios

Contributing Writer

Contributors/Joseph Rios

Education

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Joseph Rios is a freelance journalist and education writer for BestColleges. His byline has appeared in the Denver Post, La Voz, Denverite, and in the newspapers of Colorado Community Media where he covered education, local governments, business, and other subjects.

Rios is a Colorado native and a graduate of Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Subject areas

Education, business

Read Joseph's Latest Articles

These Are the Biggest and Coolest NIL Deals in College Basketball

Before you fill out your March Madness bracket, check out the best name, image, and likeness deals in college basketball.

March 15, 2023

Here Are College Football’s Biggest and Coolest NIL Deals

With the regular college football season wrapped up and bowl and championship season upon us, here are the most unique and innovative name, image, and likeness deals in 2022.

February 2, 2023

This Pitt Football Player Is Using NIL to Aid Haiti

University of Pittsburgh Panthers defensive lineman Deslin Alexandre's 5th Down Campaign is raising money to help youth in his hometown of Cap-Haitien, Haiti.

November 28, 2022

College Athletes Embrace NIL to Build Businesses, Brands

As the NCAA's name, image, and likeness policy enters its second year, athletes aren't just getting paid, they're becoming entrepreneurs.

July 22, 2022

What Is NIL in College Sports? The NCAA Rules Explained.

One year into the name, image, and likeness era, the NCAA and college athletes, coaches, and boosters are jockeying to define the parameters of the policy.

June 30, 2022

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