North Country News
Sophia Kirkby places 5th in Olympic luge debut
Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
North Country Community College proudly congratulates Sophia Kirkby of Ray Brook on an outstanding performance at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina, where she placed fifth in the women's doubles luge competition -- marking her first appearance at the Olympic Games.
Ella Rejiba named SL Winter Carnival Princess
Friday, February 6th, 2026
North Country Community College is proud to announce that Ella Rejiba, a second-year student on our Saranac Lake campus, has been selected to represent the college as this year's Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Princess.
Enrollment up 10 percent for Spring 2026
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
North Country Community College launched its spring semester last week, achieving its seventh consecutive term of enrollment growth. Student numbers are up 10 percent compared to the start of the spring 2025 semester.
Student Massage Clinic opens for Spring 2026
Thursday, January 29th, 2026
The college's Student Massage Clinic is ready to open for the semester. The clinic, located in Hodson Hall, is open to students, staff and the public, and is an important part of our Massage Therapy program.
Wilderness Rec students complete winter expedition
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
Students in the college's Wilderness Recreation Leadership program recently completed their winter practicum course in the Adirondack backcountry. The group traveled for nine days in the eastern High Peaks, focusing on backpacking, backcountry skiing, avalanche awareness, and winter mountaineering skills.