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Mental Health Symposium sparks meaningful community conversation

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026

More than 90 people gathered at North Country Community College's Saranac Lake campus on Oct. 30 for a Mental Health Symposium that brought together community members, healthcare providers, nonprofit and agency representatives, students, faculty and staff for an important conversation about mental health in the North Country.

Community Bank representatives deliver a $4,000 check to the North Country Community College Foundation outside Hodson Hall in Saranac Lake on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. Pictured from left are Amy Oliveras, Community Bank's VP, Branch & Community Development Manager; Angela Brice, Assistant Director of Student Life; Sarah Maroun, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Erin Walkow, NCCC Foundation and Development Director; and Katie Stephenson, Community Bank VP and Commercial Banking Officer.

Community Bank Supports NCCC Students with $4k Donation

Friday, October 23rd, 2026

An unexpected car repair, medical bill or other financial emergency can create a significant obstacle for a college student working toward a degree. Thanks to a $4,000 donation from Community Bank, N.A., North Country Community College will be able to help more students navigate those challenges and continue their education.

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LaDue returns to lead Saints women's basketball program

Friday, October 16th, 2026

North Country Community College has announced that longtime Saints coach and administrator Chad LaDue will return to the basketball sidelines as the head coach of the college's women's basketball program. LaDue brings nearly three decades of coaching, athletic administration, and student-athlete development experience to the position.

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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