North Country News

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Op-Ed: The Best Decision Ever

To mark Community College Month, North Country President Joe Keegan penned this recent op-ed about how community colleges benefit our students and communities. Since it was founded in 1967, NCCC has educated thousands of students who have attended classes, earned degrees, and went on to establish careers, raise families, serve their communities and contribute to the well-being of the region and beyond.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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. 

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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. 



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