Lakeshore College to Celebrate Spring Graduation May 9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

5/04/2026

CLEVELAND, WI —

Lakeshore College’s spring graduation will mark the culmination of the educational journeys of 270 students on Saturday, May 9, on the college’s Cleveland campus.

Among the 320 credentials being awarded, the majority are associate degrees, technical diplomas, and certificates. More than 100 Registered Apprenticeships, General Education Development (GED) certificates, and High School Equivalency Diplomas (HSEDs) also will be awarded.

“We take great pride in the accomplishments of every student during their time at Lakeshore College. Our faculty and staff are excited to see the difference they will make in their communities and beyond. Their success, along with the strong education they’ve received, will create a lasting ripple effect,” said Lakeshore President Dr. Paul Carlsen.

Graduation is a unique celebration at Lakeshore. This momentous occasion is commemorated in a different fashion than most colleges with a more family-friendly type of event. While each academic area receives a designated timeframe to have degrees conferred, students and their supporters may attend when it works best for them.

  • GED/HSED: 9-9:30 a.m.
  • Manufacturing, Engineering, Agriculture, and Registered Apprenticeship: 9:30-10 a.m.
  • Business, Education, Culinary Arts, and General Studies: 10-10:45 a.m.
  • Break: 10:45-11 a.m.
  • Health and Public Safety: 11 a.m.

Students and their guests are welcome on campus from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All campus buildings will be open during this timeframe. College representatives will be onsite for the day’s festivities.

Additional details can be found at: lakeshore.edu/graduation.

Student with Lenny on graduation day.
Student with her family member on graduation day.
ABOUT LAKESHORE COLLEGE

Lakeshore College, formerly known as Lakeshore Technical College, is a comprehensive community and technical college educating more than 9,000 students annually. Students enroll at Lakeshore to master real-world, employable career skills and start their pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. Lakeshore faculty and staff are focused on providing each student an individualized learning experience.

Lakeshore College is a nationally recognized two-year college. The college was ranked #2 in the nation by Washington Monthly, #17 in the nation by Forbes, #2 in the state by WalletHub.com, a top-150 two-year college by the Aspen Institute, a 2024 Bellwether Award winner, and named the 2021 Large Business/Industry of the Year by the Chamber of Manitowoc County.

Approximately 800 students graduate from Lakeshore each year, and associate degree graduates report earning a median salary of $61,355 within six months of graduating. In addition to the Cleveland campus, Lakeshore educates students at learning campuses in downtown Manitowoc and downtown Sheboygan. Classes are also offered at additional sites throughout the district. Visit Lakeshore at lakeshore.edu.

Contact: Amy Hanson, Senior Marketing Specialist

Phone: 920.693.1345

Email: amy.hanson@lakeshore.edu

Press Room: lakeshore.edu/lakeshore-news