Hear From Public Relations Students


Emily Cain ’24
Majors: Public Relations
Minors: Criminal Justice
Hometown: Oak Creek, Wis.
“Public relations is so much more than just looking at social media; it’s about working with people, dealing with crises in a professional manner, and helping an organization gain trust with the public. With a public relations degree, you are able to create the type of job you want for yourself.”
James Coakley ’24
Majors: Public Relations
Minors: Communication
Hometown: Chicago, IL
“Public relations is very important, especially nowadays with social media and technology. You learn how to properly curate an organization’s brand and public image.”

Lauren Coshun ’25
Majors: Public Relations
Minors: Communication
Hometown: Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
“I chose Carthage because it offered the perfect balance of being close to home while still giving me the independence I wanted.”
Belle Rummel ’25
Majors: History and Public Relations
Minors: German
Hometown: Butler, Wisconsin
“I chose Carthage for its small class sizes and tight-knit community. When I toured, I felt like it was where I was meant to be.”