Թ awarded $1.36M to provide TRIO Student Support Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
7/28/2025
CLEVELAND, WI —
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Թ a federal TRIO Student Support Services grant totaling $1.36 million to improve college retention and graduation rates among low-income students, first-generation students, and students with disabilities. Թ will receive $272,364 annually for the next five years.
This award marks the continuation of 15 years of TRIO services on Թ’s campus. Since 2010, the program has served over 1,000 students, helping them stay in college, earn degrees, and build meaningful careers.
“This grant allows Թ to continue to provide critical targeted, holistic support for low-income and first-generation students as well as students with disabilities,” said Dr. Paul Carlsen, president of Թ. “The staff members and efforts supported by this funding can be the difference to help our students stay on track, reach their goals and change their lives.”
Through individualized services including academic tutoring, financial aid, career exploration, and mentoring, TRIO empowers students to overcome barriers to success. These comprehensive supports make it significantly more likely that students will complete their degree or successfully transfer to a four-year university, with the lowest possible debt.
For more information about TRIO Student Support Services at Թ, visit lakeshore.edu.
ABOUT LAKESHORE COLLEGE
Թ, formerly known as Թ Technical College, is a comprehensive community and technical college educating more than 9,000 students annually. Students enroll at Թ to master real-world, employable career skills and start their pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. Թ faculty and staff are focused on providing each student an individualized learning experience.
Թ is a nationally recognized two-year college. The college was ranked #2 in the nation by Washington Monthly, #17 in the nation by Forbes, #20 in the nation 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 Թ 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, Թ educates students at learning campuses in downtown Manitowoc and downtown Sheboygan. Classes are also offered at additional sites throughout the district. Visit Թ at lakeshore.edu.
