North Country News

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NCCC to host Mental Health Symposium Oct. 30

Thursday, October 1st, 2026

North Country Community College will bring together local mental and behavioral health experts for a community symposium focused on the challenges rural communities face in accessing care and the resources available to residents of the North Country. The Mental Health Symposium will take place on Friday, Oct. 30.

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Registration open for Community Health Worker training

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026

Interested in a career helping people connect with the health care, services and resources they need? North Country Community College's next Community Health Worker (CHW) Training Course begins Oct. 12

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Fall Semester Opens with New Opportunities, Expanded Student Support

Tuesday, September 1st, 2026

North Country Community College is welcoming students back to its campuses for the start of the Fall 2026 semester with new initiatives designed to support student success, strong interest in several core academic programs and noncredit offerings, and a full slate of residential and athletic activity.

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New students welcomed for Fall '26

Monday, August 31st, 2026

The college welcomed first-year students to our campuses recently for a series of orientation sessions that included informational sessions, scavenger hunts, icebreakers and other activities. We also welcomed students to the residence halls, run by the North Country Community College Association, for move-in day.

New North Country Community College Trustees Jessica Kemp and Jordanna Mallach, front row from left, stand in front of Hodson Hall on the Saranac Lake campus with fellow college trustees, second row from left, Tricia Preston and Seth McGowan; third row from left, board Chair Pete Suttmeier and Trustee David McNally; and college President Joe Keegan. Not pictured are Trustees Todd LaPage, Linda Beers and Donna Wadsworth.

Kemp, Mallach Sworn In as New Trustees

Wednesday, August 26th, 2026

North Country Community College welcomed two new members to its Board of Trustees this week following their appointment by Gov. Kathy Hochul. Jordanna Mallach and Jessica Kemp were sworn in during the Board's Aug. 25 meeting.