North Country News

Students stand in a group around a professor learning about plants
Environmental Science class marks Earth Day

Students in Brian McAllister's Environmental Science class took on an Earth Day project on Tuesday, planting several dozen plants donated by former science department chair Dr. Judy Steinberg outside the Saranac Lake campus library.

A flyer describing a program
Virtual Presentation on the 'Twinkie Defense'

The college is hosting a virtual presentation and Q and A with Dr. Jerrod Brown titled "A Neurocriminological and Nutritional Neuroscience Exploration of the 'Twinkie Defense': A Look Back and Lessons Learned." This program will take place April 14 from noon to 12:30 pm

Students, radiology lab, college, North Country Community College
New Digital Radiography system added to RadTech lab

Students in our Radiologic Technology program will benefit from a significant technology upgrade. The program's Radiology Lab, located on the Saranac Lake campus, was recently updated with the college's first-ever digital radiography (DR) system.

Click here for more news about the college

See North Country through the eyes of our students: Asya Williams talks about her experience at the college, both in the classroom and on the basketball court. Visit www.nccc.edu/stories to check out more student experiences just like this one! 

The Adirondack backcountry is your classroom! Our Wilderness Recreation Leadership Program uses the forests, lakes and mountains in our backyard to give you hands-on training and help jumpstart your career as a guide, educator or recreation professional. Learn more at www.nccc.edu/wilderness, email admissions@nccc.edu or call 888-TRY-NCCC

How do you apply and get accepted to North Country? It's simple! Learn how to create your application account, apply to the college, submit your transcript, and more in this short video. Still have questions? Call 888-TRY-NCCC, email admissions@nccc.edu or visit www.nccc.edu.

Next Event

Apr 29 2025
NCCC Trivia Tuesdays
  • 2:00 PM
  • Virtually/Online

Join us on select Tuesdays to participate in our Virtual Trivia Night! The link and information will be emailed as well as texted to the community. 

Upcoming Event


May 8 2025
  • 7:00 PM
  • Palace Theatre
Free Movie Night in Lake Placid

The Campus Activities Board presents a Free Movie Night at the Palace Theatre in Lake Placid on select Thursdays at 7 pm. Arrive early please. Student ID or nccc email required.


May 13 2025
  • 2:00 PM
  • Virtually/Online
NCCC Trivia Tuesdays

Join us on select Tuesdays to participate in our Virtual Trivia Night! The link and information will be emailed as well as texted to the community. 



All Events