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  • The Center for Community Studies at Jefferson Community College (JCC) completed a first-of-its-kind study on North Country residents' health and healthcare experiences, with special emphasis on women's health and the impacts of adverse childhood experiences. The Center partnered with faculty of Gender and Women's Studies at SUNY Plattsburgh, to design and complete the study of adults in Jefferson, St. Lawrence, Franklin, Essex, and Clinton counties. In the study, a total of 2,991 adult residents were surveyed from the five-county region between February 3-14, 2026.

  • Jefferson Community College (JCC) has launched a Health Sciences Associate in Science (A.S.) degree program. Fall semester classes begin August 24, 2026. Prospective students may start the admissions process now. Applying to Jefferson is free!

  • Jefferson Community College (JCC) is pleased to announce Ben Ramer of Watertown, Daniel Storey of Adams, London Streebel of Fort Drum, and Yen Sy of Black River have been named to the 2026 All-New York Academic Team for Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international honor society for 2-year colleges.

  • Jefferson Community College (JCC) will host Future Women in STEAM Summer Academy, a free interactive experience designed to empower young women entering grades 8-10 to explore pathways in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) on July 27-30, 2026. To apply, submit an application and high school counselor recommendation by June 15, 2026.

  • Jefferson Community College (JCC) held its 62nd Spring Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the McVean Student Center Gymnasium. Jefferson's Class of 2026 is comprised of 368 students who are December 2025 graduates and May/August 2026 candidates for graduation, pending satisfactory completion of coursework. Nine students received two degrees/certificates, bringing the total number of degrees and certificates awarded to 377.