Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) will celebrate more than 2,100 students eligible for graduation during Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies across the district this May as graduates prepare to enter the workforce, advance in their careers, or continue their education.
“Graduation is always a powerful moment—not just for our students, but for the communities they will go on to serve,” said NWTC President Dr. Kristen Raney. “Our graduates leave NWTC with the skills, experience, and confidence to take that next step—whether that’s entering the workforce or continuing their education. We’re proud of what they’ve accomplished and excited for what lies ahead.”
Students eligible for graduation during NWTC’s Spring 2026 commencement season include:
- Over 2,100 individual graduates (unduplicated headcount)
- More than 2,400 credentials including apprenticeship, associate degree, certificate, GED, HSED, and technical diploma.
These graduates join a network of more than 85,000 NWTC alumni making an impact across Northeast Wisconsin and beyond.
Across the district, NWTC campuses will host commencement ceremonies to celebrate this achievement and recognize the dedication of students, faculty, and families who supported them along the way. All ceremonies will be livestreamed to ensure loved ones near and far can be part of the celebration.
Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremonies
- Sturgeon Bay Campus on Monday, May 18 at 6:00 p.m. at Door County Gala
- Green Bay Campus on Tuesday, May 19 at 6:00 p.m. at Resch Center
- The Green Bay commencement ceremony will feature remarks from NWTC student speaker Carla Larson, NWTC’s 2026 District Ambassador. She is graduating this spring from NWTC’s Supply Chain Management program.
- Marinette Campus on Wednesday, May 20 at 6:00 p.m. at Marinette Community REC Center
- The Marinette commencement ceremony will feature remarks from commencement speaker Jenni Campbell, CEO and Mission Director of the Greater Marinette–Menominee YMCA, and student speaker Charli Broderick, who is graduating from NWTC’s Automation Engineering Technology and Electro-Mechanical Technology programs.
As graduates cross the stage, they bring forward the skills and experiences that will help strengthen the region’s workforce and communities.
NWTC extends its congratulations to the Class of 2026 and looks forward to the impact these graduates will make in the years ahead.
Learn more about NWTC’s spring commencement.
