91Ƭ Fall Graduation Set for Dec. 20

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

12/11/2025

CLEVELAND, WI —

More than 240 91Ƭ students are eligible to celebrate the culmination of their educational journeys on Saturday, Dec. 20, during the fall graduation celebration taking place on the college’s Cleveland campus in Centennial Hall.

A majority of the 277 credentials being awarded are associate degrees, technical diplomas, and certificates. Forty-four General Education Development (GED) certificates and High School Equivalency Diplomas (HSEDs) will also be awarded.

“Our graduates have reached this milestone through their perseverance, commitment, and determination, exemplifying the standard of excellence that defines our college. We look forward to seeing them build on this achievement, confident in their ability to create meaningful change within our community well into the future,” says 91Ƭ President Dr. Paul Carlsen.

Graduation at 91Ƭ is celebrated differently than most other colleges. Each academic area has a designated timeframe to have degrees conferred during a celebratory type event, though students may attend when it works best for them and their families.

  • Health, Public Safety: 10-11 a.m.
  • Break: 11-11:15 a.m.
  • Business, Technology, Culinary Arts, General Studies, Advanced Manufacturing, Agriculture, Automotive: 11:15-11:45 a.m.
  • General Equivalency Development (GED) certificates, High School Equivalency Diplomas (HSED): 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

All buildings on campus will be open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. to everyone wanting to celebrate with the students. College representatives will be celebrating with students throughout the event.

Details can be found at lakeshore.edu/graduation.

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ABOUT LAKESHORE COLLEGE

91Ƭ, formerly known as 91Ƭ Technical College, is a comprehensive community and technical college educating more than 9,000 students annually. Students enroll at 91Ƭ to master real-world, employable career skills and start their pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. 91Ƭ faculty and staff are focused on providing each student an individualized learning experience.

91Ƭ 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 91Ƭ 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, 91Ƭ educates students at learning campuses in downtown Manitowoc and downtown Sheboygan. Classes are also offered at additional sites throughout the district. Visit 91Ƭ at lakeshore.edu.